Comparison

Tap Remote vs Mouse Easy

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

Head to head
About

Tap Remote

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

Highlights
  • Simulated Mouse with click functions
  • Trackpad with two-finger scrolling
  • Keyboard with multiple layouts
  • Media app control
  • Mac system Dock control
  • Desktop mirroring (Pro feature)
  • Presentation remote (Pro feature)
Features
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Tap Remote turns your iOS device into a powerful remote control for your Mac computer. More than just a Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad, Tap Remote also gives you control over the Mac system Dock as well as controlling your favourite apps like Spotify and iTunes. Enjoy these Features for FREE: -> Simulated Mouse - Left, Right and Double-Click -> TrackPad - Two finger scroll just like on your Macbook -> Keyboard - select from various layouts (email, numeric) -> Full support for Portrait and Landscape mode -> Media Remote - control your favorite audio and video apps -> Customize the interface with color themes -> Control and view the Mac system Dock -> Connect to any computer on your network -> Password protection Upgrade to the Pro version and get these features: -> Mirror your desktop to your iOS device -> Presentation remote -> Extended Keyboard 3 Simple steps to get started: 1) Visit https://dodisoftware.com/tapremote and download the Mac client software 2) Run the Mac client software and the iOS app 3) Connect by entering the IP Address or scanning the QR code

About

Mouse Easy

Transform your mobile device into a wireless computer mouse and trackpad. Seamlessly control your PC or Mac for enhanced productivity and convenience, especially with external keyboards.

Highlights
  • Use as Bluetooth mouse with VNC/RDP clients
  • Connects directly to Mac via Screen Sharing
  • Works as a trackpad with click, drag, and scroll
  • Gyroscope motion mouse option
  • Landscape mode support
Features
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Use your mobile device as a computer mouse. With Mocha VNC and RDP clients, Mouse Easy can work as a Bluetooth Mouse. A great solution, if using an iPad with an external keyboard and needs a trackpad next to the keyboard. Your iPhone will do the task with Mocha Easy. Another option is to connect Mouse Easy direct to a Mac using the Mac Screen Sharing protocol. No need to install extra software on the Mac. - Connects to our Mocha VNC/RDP clients and function as a Bluetooth mouse. - Connects to a Mac using the Apple screen sharing protocol. - Can connect to a PC, if the PC has a VNC Server installed. - Works as a trackpad with mouse click,dragging and scrolling. - Gyroscope based motion mouse option. - Landscape mode. - Free, no ads or other disturbing element.

Screenshots

Tap Remote4 screens
Mouse Easy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Remote at 3.8 against Mouse Easy's 2.7. Tap Remote also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 48 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Mouse Easy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mouse Easy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tap Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Mouse Easy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, Mouse Easy every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tap Remote versus Mouse Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap RemoteMouse Easy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 48 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEun Ah JungMochaSoft

Customer experience

Tap Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Mouse Easy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Remote

One-time1
  • Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade$0.99
None

Mouse Easy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Remote free?
Tap Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mouse Easy free?
Mouse Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap Remote or Mouse Easy?
Tap Remote is rated higher. Tap Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mouse Easy averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Tap Remote or Mouse Easy have ads?
Neither Tap Remote nor Mouse Easy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Remote or Mouse Easy?
Tap Remote ships an update every 7 months, and Mouse Easy every 48 months. Most recently, Tap Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mouse Easy on November 3, 2026.

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