VMouse vs Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
- Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Multi-touch gestures
- International keyboard support
- Unlimited server configurations
- Auto-reconnect
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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.
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Control and monitor MONITOUCH Programmable Operator Interfaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust machines, check production lines, and troubleshoot issues without being physically present. Supports pinch-to-zoom and multiple unit registration.
- Remote control of MONITOUCH devices
- Monitor machines and production lines
- Troubleshoot from distant locations
- Pinch to zoom for high visibility
- Register multiple units for easy switching
- Multi-language menu support
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"Simple Remote" lets you control screens of Programmable Operator Interface - MONITOUCH from your iPhone or iPad. User registration is not required at all. Simply install the application on your iPhone or iPad and it's ready for use. === Application Examples === - Adjustment of machines or production lines You can easily monitor screens of MONITOUCH on your iPhone or iPad. There is no need to stand in front of the MONITOUCH unit to check the status of machines or production lines. - Operation in clean room There is no need to gear up and enter the clean room to check screens. Just start up "Simple Remote" on your iPhone or iPad for remote monitoring and control of the MONITOUCH that is located in the clean room. It's useful for a quick checkup. - Troubleshooting In combination with a Wi-Fi router, you can operate the MONITOUCH from a distant location such as a control room as long as both MONITOUCH and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same network. You can troubleshoot or verify what's happening without going to the site. (e.g. MONITOUCH: wired LAN, iPhone or iPad: wireless LAN) === Key Features === - Pinch to Zoom feature is supported. High visibility is ensured even on the iPhone. - By registering multiple units (IP address), you can easily switch the target MONITOUCH to operate remotely. - Menu can be displayed in 5 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) === Compatible MONITOUCH Models === with wireless LAN *1: V9 series [Advanced] *2 V9101iWRLD, V9100iWRLD, V9071iWRLD, V9070iWRLD V9 series [Standard] *3 V9150iXRD, V9120iSRD, V9120iSRBD, V9100iSRD, V9100iSRBD, V9080iSRD, V9080iSRBD without wireless LAN *4: V9 series other than listed above TS2000 series TS2060i TS1000 Smart series TS1070Si, TS1100Si TS1000 series TS1070i, TS1071i, TS1100i, TS1101i === Remarks === *1 Only iPhone or iPad is required for use, but please note that the communication distance with the V9's wireless LAN is limited. Connection check is suggested before use. If the connection is not strong enough, please install a Wi-Fi router. *2 Complied with Radio Act in Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Korea. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *3 Complied with Radio Act in Japan only. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *4 Installation of Wi-Fi router is required. a link to the source code https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) at 5.0 against VMouse's 4.2. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). VMouse's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. VMouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VMouse has 39 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)'s.
VMouse ships an update every 3 months, Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMouse | Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (39 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wilson Lei | HAKKO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
VMouse
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
In-app purchases
VMouse
- Ad Free$0.99
- VMouse Pro$3.99
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
No in-app purchases
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