Comparison

VMouse vs Mouse · Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

VMouse

Transform your iOS device into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your computer. Effortlessly control your PC from a distance, ideal for media centers or presentations. It connects via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
  • Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • International keyboard support
  • Unlimited server configurations
  • Auto-reconnect
Features
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VMouse turns your iOS device into a Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard. It is perfect for controlling your Home Theater PC while seated at your couch. Since it works over Wi-Fi, no extra adapters are needed. Features: - Works with Windows/Linux PC that is running VNC server. We recommend installing TightVNC. - Works with macOS Apple Remote Desktop. - Multi-touch trackpad. - Supports international keyboard. - Unlimited VNC server configurations. - Auto reconnect to the last computer. - Send combo keys such as Ctrl/Shift + F1 ~ F12. With programs such as 3RVX, you can map the combo keys to control your PC's volume, launch programs and much more. Supported gestures: - Two finger tap for right click. - Two finger drag for scrolling. - One finger long press to start dragging. Setup: - Install and set up a VNC server on the PC you want to control. We recommend TightVNC. - Add VNC server configuration in VMouse app. - Connect and start controlling your PC remotely. - Quit VMouse app to disconnect from PC.

About

Mouse · Keyboard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Highlights
  • Precise multi-touch trackpad gestures
  • Full-screen keyboard with shortcuts
  • Works with Mac and PC
  • Local network privacy
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Quick setup
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful trackpad and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Present with confidence, browse from the couch, or answer messages without reaching for your computer. Why You’ll Love Input - Feels instantly natural. Smooth, precise multi-touch tracking with scrolling, swipes, and gestures that behave just like a real trackpad. - Type comfortably anywhere. Enjoy a full-screen keyboard with text shortcuts, emoji, and function keys—perfect for long messages or quick replies. - Works with all your computers. Install the free helper on any Mac or PC and switch between devices with a single tap. - Built for privacy. Everything stays on your local network. Connections use HTTPS and require on-device approval before pairing. - Made for every moment. Landscape or portrait, light or dark mode—Input adapts beautifully to any iPhone or iPad screen. Quick Setup 1. Download the free helper for Mac or PC at rs.ltd/get 2. Make sure your devices share the same Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot 3. Open Input, select your computer, and you’re ready to go Requirements - Mac with macOS 10.10+ or PC running Windows 7 SP1+ - Latest helper app from rs.ltd/get - Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot); details at rs.ltd/connect Input turns any spot—sofa, stage, or bedside—into the perfect place to control your computer with ease and precision.

Screenshots

VMouse4 screens
Mouse · Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VMouse at Free against Mouse · Keyboard's $7.99. Mouse · Keyboard's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

VMouse is free to download; Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99 up front. VMouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mouse · Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mouse · Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse · Keyboard has 2.5K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of VMouse's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mouse · Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VMouse ships an update every 2 months, Mouse · Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VMouse versus Mouse · Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMouseMouse · Keyboard
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.2 (39 ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings392.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB102 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperWilson LeiRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

VMouse

All ratings39 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Mouse · Keyboard

All ratings2,478 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews943 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.7%

Bugs and requests

VMouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mouse · Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cursor disappears or becomes unresponsive
  • Keyboard input not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume and brightness controls
  • Improve scrolling and zooming gestures
  • Provide more keyboard customization options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VMouse

One-time2
  • Ad Free$0.99
  • VMouse Pro$3.99
None

Mouse · Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMouse free?
VMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mouse · Keyboard free?
Mouse · Keyboard costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VMouse or Mouse · Keyboard?
Mouse · Keyboard is rated higher. VMouse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Mouse · Keyboard averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do VMouse or Mouse · Keyboard have ads?
Neither VMouse nor Mouse · Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VMouse or Mouse · Keyboard?
VMouse ships an update every 2 months, and Mouse · Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, VMouse was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mouse · Keyboard on October 27, 2026.

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