# Mouse Mover vs SHIELD Inspection

The clearest difference is price: SHIELD Inspection at Free against Mouse Mover's $1.99. Mouse Mover's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SHIELD Inspection is free to download; Mouse Mover costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse Mover | SHIELD Inspection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-mover/id1163436954/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **75** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rock Hound, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067478824) | [Houston Integrity Consultants LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570325840) |

## What reviewers say

### Mouse Mover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-mover/id1163436954)

This app prevents your computer's screen saver or lock screen from activating due to inactivity. By "faking" mouse movement, it keeps your workstation active without needing to enter your password repeatedly. It's ideal for presentations, remote work, or any situation where you need to step away briefly.

**Highlights:** Fakes mouse input to prevent inactivity, Avoids screen-savers and lock screens, Optional deactivation timer, Undetectable by system admins, Customizable settings for mouse

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Works with red LED mouse
- 👍 Works on OLED displays
- 🚀 Works as advertised (when it works)
- ✅ Works with specific mice (Lenovo, Dell wired LED)
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work with optical mouse
- ❌ Does not work with wireless mouse
- ❌ Does not work with Logitech mouse
- ❌ Does not work with standard mouse
- ❌ Does not work with Tecknet mouse

**Reported bugs**

- Screen automatically goes to settings
- App times out
- Cursor does not move
- App stops working after initial use
- Screen resolution permanently shaking and flashing

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- Make it work with all mice
- Improve compatibility with LCD displays
- Add an off button
- Provide working support


### SHIELD Inspection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-inspection/id6462018475)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse Mover free?

Mouse Mover costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHIELD Inspection free?

SHIELD Inspection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mouse Mover or SHIELD Inspection have ads?

Neither Mouse Mover nor SHIELD Inspection shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*