Comparison

Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac vs iLocAlert Lite

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

Head to head
About

Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse and keyboard for your Mac. Control presentations, media, and applications with intuitive gestures and shortcuts. Offers remote typing with voice and system control functions.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and trackpad
  • Fullscreen keyboard
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • Media remote control
  • Application launcher
  • Remote system shutdown/restart
  • Voice typing
Features
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See your Mac. Control it from your iPhone or iPad. Turn your device into a remote control, wireless mouse and keyboard for your Mac. View the Mac's live screen, open apps, type and control playback from the sofa, your desk or across the room. Both devices connect over the same Wi-Fi network. SEE AND CONTROL YOUR MAC • View your Mac's screen directly on your device. • Tap to click, drag items, scroll with two fingers and pinch to zoom into details. • Use the trackpad for pointer control, right-clicks, scrolling and gestures. A KEYBOARD THAT FEELS YOURS • Type text and emoji with a full Mac-style keyboard, modifier keys, arrows and F1–F12. • Choose six styles: Dark, Light, Backlit, Platinum, Ocean and Aluminium. • Set the backlight colour and brightness. Add optional key sounds, 3D keys, key pop-ups and ripple lighting. EVERYDAY CONTROLS, ONE TAP AWAY • Open Mac apps from their icons and use shortcuts for copy, paste, undo, Spotlight and more. • Control playback, volume, mute and display brightness. • Lock or sleep your Mac. Restart, shut down and log out when enabled in the Mac companion. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Layouts for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. On iPad, the live Mac screen and keyboard share an aligned workspace, with controls within easy reach. PAIR ONCE, CONNECT SECURELY Confirm the matching code on both devices. The connection between your device and Mac is encrypted. No account and no ads. GET STARTED Download the free Mouse companion for Mac from sebaexhibits.com/apps/mouse and open it. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi, choose your Mac and complete pairing. Allow Accessibility for input control and Screen Recording to view the Mac screen. Requires the Mac companion on macOS 13 or later. Supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

About

iLocAlert Lite

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Welcome to iLocAlert - based on your emplacement, this app saves you from forgetfulness by sending you notifications you've previously configured! Features: 1. Location-based reminders: choose the locations you'd like to make sure you don't forget any information associated with them. For each defined alert, the notification can be triggered when the perimeter is crossed, which is configurable. In addition, the direction of crossing (approaching and/or moving away (distance: not available in the 'Lite' version) from the chosen location) can be configured. 2. Intuitive interface: Our elegant, user-friendly interface makes alert configuration a snap. With just a few keystrokes, you can effortlessly create, modify, delete and manage your list of alerts (2 alerts in the 'Lite' version). 3. Customized alerts : Tailor alerts to your preferences. Receive reminders for to-do lists, errands, meetings or any other essential task you need to remember. You can also personalize alerts with your choice of tones (not available in the 'Lite' version). 4. History (not available in 'Lite' version): The application keeps an up-to-date history of all alerts triggered. This history can be communicated by e-mail, message or other means. 5. Time slot (not available in 'Lite' version): An alert can be configured to send a notification only if it is triggered within a configurable time slot. 6. Automatic deactivation (not available in the 'Lite' version): You can configure that when an alert is triggered, it is immediately deactivated. Why iLocAlert? Life can be hectic, but with iLocAlert you can effortlessly stay organized and seize every moment. Whether it's reminding you of your shopping lists, sending important e-mails or completing your tasks on time, our application is there for you. iLocAlert is your faithful companion, giving you peace of mind and improving your productivity! Download iLocAlert now and discover the full potential of personalized location-based alerts.

Screenshots

Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac4 screens
iLocAlert Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iLocAlert Lite at Free against Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac's $2.99. iLocAlert Lite also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 19 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

iLocAlert Lite is free to download; Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac ships an update every 19 months, iLocAlert Lite daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac versus iLocAlert Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Mouse & Keyboard for MaciLocAlert Lite
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensonetYann Crausaz

In-app purchases

None

Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac

No in-app purchases

None

iLocAlert Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac free?
Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLocAlert Lite free?
iLocAlert Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac or iLocAlert Lite have ads?
Neither Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac nor iLocAlert Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac or iLocAlert Lite?
Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac ships an update every 19 months, and iLocAlert Lite daily. Most recently, Smart Mouse & Keyboard for Mac was updated on November 12, 2026 and iLocAlert Lite on October 30, 2026.

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