Mouse Mover vs Anniversa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mouse Mover
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.
- Fakes mouse input to prevent inactivity
- Avoids screen-savers and lock screens
- Optional deactivation timer
- Undetectable by system admins
- Customizable settings for mouse
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TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR WORKSTATION!!! Mouse Mover is an app whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to your computer. Useful for avoiding screen-savers/lock screens that are triggered by inactivity. This means you can stop entering your password 57 times per day! DO NOT CONNECT your iPhone to your workstation. Just place your mouse over the app screen on your phone. The proprietary/patented imaging technology fools the mouse into thinking it is moving - deactivating the screen saver/lock screen. (You may need to experiment with the angle of the mouse.) If you're giving a presentation, or just watching a movie, and you don't want your lock screen constantly popping up, the Mouse Mover is the perfect app. Uses: * Great for remote workers and telecommuters. * Keep your chat software green during long lunches. * Stop a screensaver/lock screen when you step away from your desk. * Stop a screensaver/lock screen when attending a meeting. * Great for presentations. * Great for on-line training. * Stop a screensaver/lock screen when watching a video. * Keep your VPN up when inactive at your workstation. * Keep workstation from going to sleep on long operations. * Stop a screensaver/lock screen when your attention is on another console. * Stop a screensaver/lock screen from activating during an installation or long operations. Features: * Optional deactivation timer - keep your screen up however long YOU want. * Unlike USB devices, this app is not detectable by system admins. * Includes settings page to customize the app for your mouse. * Compatible with iOS-8, so you can use that old iPhone or iPod. you must disable auto-lock when using this app. Patent Pending
Anniversa
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Whether your contacts are saved in the cloud or directly on your phone, keeping track of everyone's birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones can be a mess. Anniversa gives you instant clarity by turning your native Apple Contacts into a beautiful, easy-to-read timeline. No need to maintain a separate calendar, create an account, or pay for expensive subscriptions. Anniversa simply reads the data you already have and gives you the insights you need to never miss a celebration. Key Features: - Complete Insight: View a clean, chronological timeline of all upcoming birthdays and anniversaries directly from your Apple Contacts. - Spot Missing Dates: Easily filter and see which of your contacts are missing a birthday or anniversary, so you can update your address book and keep it complete. - Smart Notifications: Get reliable alerts right when an event occurs, ensuring you always have time to send a message or buy a gift. - Automatic Milestone Math: Stop doing calendar math in your head. The app calculates exactly how old someone is turning or which anniversary they are celebrating (e.g., "30th Birthday" or "10th Anniversary"). - 100% Local & Private: Your relationships are your business. Anniversa works entirely locally on your device. We don't collect data, use external servers, or track you. Celebrate the people you love, right on time. Download Anniversa today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Anniversa at Free against Mouse Mover's $1.99. Mouse Mover's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.2). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Anniversa is free to download; Mouse Mover costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mouse Mover | Anniversa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.9 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rock Hound, Ltd. | Martin van Diemen |
Bugs and requests
Mouse Mover
Reported bugs
10 issues- Screen automatically goes to settings
- App times out
- Cursor does not move
- App stops working after initial use
- Screen resolution permanently shaking and flashing
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- Lines burned into screen
- Phone screen blinking after deletion
- Mouse does not sense screen movement
- App doesn't stop screen from turning off
- Mouse doesn't move fast enough
Requested features
5 requests- Free trial period
- Make it work with all mice
- Improve compatibility with LCD displays
- Add an off button
- Provide working support
Anniversa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mouse Mover
No in-app purchases
Anniversa
No in-app purchases









