VMouse vs ChronoDeck
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.
ChronoDeck
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Run keyboard shortcuts on your computer from your wrist or pocket. Whether you're presenting, away from your desk, or just don't want to reach for the keyboard — ChronoDeck has you covered. Requires ChronoDeck for macOS installed on your computer. https://chronodeck.metts.today USE CASES • Presenting — advance Keynote or PowerPoint slides • Meetings — toggle mute and screen share in Zoom, Teams, or Meet • Development — trigger builds, tests, and your most-used shortcuts • Media — play, pause, next track FEATURES • 4 customizable shortcut slots (configured in the Mac app) • Apple Watch app — raise your wrist to re-trigger the last shortcut (watchOS 11+) • Haptic and sound feedback • Works with any Mac running macOS 13 or later PRIVACY • No data collected • No analytics, no trackers SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • iPhone — iOS 16 or later • Apple Watch — watchOS 9 or later (optional) • Mac — macOS 13 Ventura or later with ChronoDeck for macOS installed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChronoDeck at none against VMouse's 2. VMouse's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. ChronoDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMouse | ChronoDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wilson Lei | Young Min Kim |
In-app purchases
VMouse
- Ad Free$0.99
- VMouse Pro$3.99
ChronoDeck
No in-app purchases
