# Mouse Mover vs Magic Mousepad

The clearest difference is price: Magic Mousepad at Free against Mouse Mover's $1.99. Mouse Mover's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Magic Mousepad 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 | Magic Mousepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rock Hound, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067478824) | [Huy Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541726160) |

## 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


### Magic Mousepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mousepad/id6738300501)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse Mover free?

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

### Is Magic Mousepad free?

Magic Mousepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mouse Mover or Magic Mousepad have ads?

Neither Mouse Mover nor Magic Mousepad shows ads.

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