Comparison

Wifi Keyboard vs Remote Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wifi Keyboard

Type on your iPhone or iPad using your desktop computer's web browser and physical keyboard. This app allows seamless text input for messaging and social media apps, working across all major operating systems.

Highlights
  • Type on iOS devices from desktop browser
  • Use physical keyboard for iOS apps
  • Works with Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Supports modern web browsers
  • Secure data transfer
Features
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With this app you can type on our iPhone and iPad from your desktop pc's webbrowser. That way you can use your real keyboard for apps like whatsapp and facebook. Works with any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) with a modern webbrowser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer). It's easy to use: - install the app - select the custom keyboard - start the webbrowser on your desktop pc - type in the webbrowser and everything you type will be shown on your iPhone / iPad. Note: The app needs full access to communicate with only your local computer. All data is securely transferred and never stored. We take feedback seriously, so please do not give us a negative review solely on this unavoidable restriction.

About

Remote Keyboard

Control your phone's keyboard from your desktop browser. This app allows you to type on your computer and have the input appear on your mobile device, making text entry faster in specific scenarios.

Highlights
  • Type on desktop browser
  • Input into phone
  • Faster phone typing
  • Remote keyboard control
Features
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Remoboard turns your computer browser into a keyboard for your iPhone or iPad. Type in a text field on your device from a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer on the same Wi-Fi network. No desktop app or account is required. Getting started 1. Add the Remoboard keyboard in iOS or iPadOS Settings and allow Full Access for local network access. 2. Switch to the Remoboard keyboard in any text field. Open the URL shown on the keyboard in your computer browser. 3. If PIN pairing is enabled (on by default), enter the six-digit code shown on the keyboard, then start typing. Features • Smoother Chinese and other composed text input. • Automatic reconnection and clear connection status. • Reusable phrases for text you type often. • Browser controls for text entry and clipboard actions. • Light and dark appearance, with support for 10 languages. Both devices must be on the same local network. Full Access lets the keyboard serve its local page.

Screenshots

Wifi Keyboard2 screens
Remote Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Keyboard at 4.4 against Wifi Keyboard's 3.0. Remote Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Wifi Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wifi Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Keyboard has 89 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Wifi Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remote Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wifi Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, Remote Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wifi Keyboard versus Remote Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWifi KeyboardRemote Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (15 ratings)4.4 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1589 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXIDA Design & Technik峰 朱

Customer experience

Wifi Keyboard

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

Remote Keyboard

All ratings89 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wifi Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$1.99
None

Remote Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wifi Keyboard free?
Wifi Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Keyboard free?
Remote Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wifi Keyboard or Remote Keyboard?
Remote Keyboard is rated higher. Wifi Keyboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Remote Keyboard averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.
Do Wifi Keyboard or Remote Keyboard have ads?
Neither Wifi Keyboard nor Remote Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wifi Keyboard or Remote Keyboard?
Wifi Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, Wifi Keyboard was updated on September 23, 2026 and Remote Keyboard on October 29, 2026.

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