Comparison

Remote Ripple vs VMouse

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

Head to head
About

Remote Ripple

Access and control your PC, Mac, or Unix systems remotely with this fast VNC client. It offers a clean interface, smooth scaling, and low memory usage, even on slow connections. Connect directly without intermediate servers for optimal performance and independence.

Highlights
  • Remote PC, Mac, Unix access
  • Fast operation on slow connections
  • Smooth desktop scaling
  • Low memory footprint
  • Direct connections
  • View-only mode
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Fast remote desktop client from the developers of TightVNC. It allows you to access, view and control your PC, Mac and Unix systems remotely. As compared to competing VNC viewers, Remote Ripple offers: - Clean and simple user interface - Fast operation even on slow connections - Smooth desktop scaling - Low memory footprint It works via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G/LTE networks and connects straightly to your remote machines. It does not use intermediate servers and does not route your data to third-party services. While direct connections via Internet may require some configuration, they guarantee best performance and independence from online services. HOW IT CAN HELP YOU From time to time, many of us need to access our “big computers” and use some “big software” installed on it. Remote Ripple allows you to do your work remotely. Also, you can: - Monitor what's happening on your computers while you're away (use View-only mode to prevent from interfering with the desktop). - Provide remote support to your friends and family. Assist in installing software, fix problems and demonstrate how to set up things. - Administer servers, workstations and virtual machines remotely. - Control your home computers while laying in a lounge chair. For example, you can use Remote Ripple as a remote control for your music or video player running on a PC. - Copy a file forgotten on a remote host (while Remote Ripple does not support direct file transfers, it can help in transferring files with other services like Dropbox or Google Drive). Install Remote Ripple, and find your own use cases! GETTING STARTED To connect with Remote Ripple, make sure your target computer runs a sort of VNC server. - If the target PC runs Windows, install a VNC server on it. We strongly recommend TightVNC as it provides best performance and compatibility with Remote Ripple. You can download your free copy of TightVNC on its Web site — http://www.tightvnc.com/ - Mac OS X systems already have a VNC server included. It's a part of Apple Remote Desktop service. To enable it, go to System Preferences, choose Sharing, enable Remote Management, press Computer Settings, check “VNC viewers may control screen with password” and enter the password you will use when connecting. - Most Linux distributions include a number of VNC servers as well. Just install a VNC server from your package collection, and type something like vncserver or tightvncserver (or whatever command starts that particular VNC server). Typically, it will offer you to enter new VNC password and will start sharing your desktop (or create new virtual desktop for you). - Virtualization systems (such as VMware and QEMU) often include built-in VNC servers, although they may not be enabled by default. GET NEWS AND SUPPORT - App page at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemoteRipple (press Like to see updates in your news feed) - Remote Ripple on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemoteRipple (press Follow to get updates) LIKE REMOTE RIPPLE? RATE AND REVIEW IT ON THE APP STORE! Also, we will appreciate if you review Remote Ripple in your blog, social networks, other Web sites or forums. Send us links to your reviews! Thank you!

About

VMouse

Transform your iOS device into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your computer. Effortlessly control your PC from a distance, ideal for media centers or presentations. It connects via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
  • Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • International keyboard support
  • Unlimited server configurations
  • Auto-reconnect
Features
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VMouse turns your iOS device into a Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard. It is perfect for controlling your Home Theater PC while seated at your couch. Since it works over Wi-Fi, no extra adapters are needed. Features: - Works with Windows/Linux PC that is running VNC server. We recommend installing TightVNC. - Works with macOS Apple Remote Desktop. - Multi-touch trackpad. - Supports international keyboard. - Unlimited VNC server configurations. - Auto reconnect to the last computer. - Send combo keys such as Ctrl/Shift + F1 ~ F12. With programs such as 3RVX, you can map the combo keys to control your PC's volume, launch programs and much more. Supported gestures: - Two finger tap for right click. - Two finger drag for scrolling. - One finger long press to start dragging. Setup: - Install and set up a VNC server on the PC you want to control. We recommend TightVNC. - Add VNC server configuration in VMouse app. - Connect and start controlling your PC remotely. - Quit VMouse app to disconnect from PC.

Screenshots

Remote Ripple4 screens
VMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VMouse at 63% against Remote Ripple's 26%. VMouse also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (39 vs 11). Remote Ripple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. VMouse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Ripple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VMouse holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Remote Ripple's written reviews are positive against 63% of VMouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Ripple versus VMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote RippleVMouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.2 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGlavSoft, OOOWilson Lei

Customer experience

Remote Ripple

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative61.1%

VMouse

All ratings39 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Remote Ripple

Reported bugs

58 issues
  • Auto-replacement of '--' to long dash
  • Crashes out of the app on connection
  • Did not establish one single connection
  • Screen remains black
  • Connection refused
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  • App crashes when trying to connect
  • Huge mouse on screen makes it unusable
  • Mouse cursor moves too fast
  • No scaling control
  • Cannot execute right-click
  • Unable to use keyboard or mouse after screen lock
  • Mouse pointer not showing
  • No way to enter password
  • Black screen on connection
  • Does not work outside local network
  • Not working with SSH tunnel
  • Black screen, no features
  • No password field, black screen
  • Black screen, no refund
  • Black screen on iPad
  • No way to enter password
  • Crashes immediately after connecting
  • Cannot save password
  • Ctrl+Alt+Del not working
  • Does not work with Mac OS X
  • Keyboard hides lower screen portion
  • Middle mouse button scrolls up
  • Crashes when switching apps
  • No option for username
  • Cannot accept port numbers above 32767
  • Unknown error on connection
  • Russian keyboard layout not working
  • Crude interface, few features
  • Mouse function not appearing
  • No help or documentation
  • No mouse support
  • Unclear operation after connection
  • Status bar disappears
  • Failed to receive data from a socket message
  • Remote core terminated message
  • Mouse pointer not visible
  • Cannot scale screen
  • Cannot edit connection parameters
  • Starts very zoomed in
  • Does not support mouse and keyboard
  • Does not resize desktop
  • App crashes back to splash screen
  • Cannot connect to local TightVNC client
  • App crashes
  • Control alt del not working at login screen
  • Unknown exception error on connection
  • App crashes immediately after connecting
  • Password cannot be saved
  • App crashes on connection attempt
  • No user settings possible
  • Ctrl+alt+del doesn't work
  • App crashes when trying to connect
  • Control alt del still not working

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add settings for the app
  • Add virtual mouse customization
  • Add widget to start first connection
  • Connect always in full screen
  • Allow disabling single-finger pan
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  • Enable drawing mode for Apple Pencil
  • Implement palm rejection for Apple Pencil
  • Copy and paste text from Safari
  • Optional control without mouse display
  • Ability to position screen in the middle
  • Lock mouse at one place for navigation
  • Improve mouse pointer visibility
  • Support for SSH tunnel
  • Add Ctrl+Alt+Del functionality
  • Add username field for login
  • Support for higher port numbers
  • Full keyboard support
  • Mouse support
  • Help and documentation

VMouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Ripple

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VMouse

One-time1
  • VMouse Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Remote Ripple free?
Remote Ripple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMouse free?
VMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Ripple or VMouse?
VMouse is rated higher. Remote Ripple averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while VMouse averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.
Do Remote Ripple or VMouse have ads?
Neither Remote Ripple nor VMouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Ripple or VMouse?
Remote Ripple ships an update every 2 months, and VMouse every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Ripple was updated on October 29, 2026 and VMouse on November 2, 2026.

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