Comparison

MouseBait vs ML Trainer

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

Head to head
About

MouseBait

This tool simulates mouse movement to prevent your screen from locking due to inactivity. It's useful for long work calls, data processing, or when you need your screen to stay active for remote work. The app offers adjustable settings for movement and timers, and is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Simulates mouse movement
  • Prevents screensaver/lockscreen activation
  • Adjustable timer settings
  • Customizable control surface parameters
  • Adjustable backlight
  • Compatible with most iOS devices
Features
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MouseBait is a simple tool to simulate mouse movement, avoiding screensavers / lockscreens that are triggered by inactivity. Uses: - Working with dual machines (one reference, one development) - Long work calls requiring reference to screen - Online voice / video training with no user input - Long data-crunching operations that requires active screen - Constant availability for remote workers and telecommuters. **Logitech Mice with Darkfield technology (invisible laser) do not work* Features: - Adjustable deactivation stable timer / system / always on - Adjustable control surface parameters (gap, size, speed, movement, orientation) - Adjustable backlight (restores original on exit) - Compatibility with most iOS devices - Totally free (no iAP, no ads)

About

ML Trainer

Easily create training data for machine learning image classification models. Capture thousands of images with adjustable settings for speed and accuracy, then export them for use with popular development tools.

Highlights
  • Capture images for ML training data
  • Adjustable scan speed and frame count
  • Low light enhancement with flashlight
  • Export images to Photos app
  • Compatibility with CreateML, TensorFlow, Azure ML
  • Accuracy aids like crosshairs and guides
Features
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Creating original training data for Image Classification machine learning models just got a little easier! ML Trainer allows developers to quickly capture and export thousands of images to the Photos app, allowing every image to be imported with iCloud or the built in Image Capture app on Mac. Press the Scan button to capture a preset amount of images as you move closer to or pivot around your subject, or Tap the Camera button to capture a single picture. Toggle the Flashlight to improve results in low light conditions, and tap the Save button to export any captured images to the Photos app. While each image is always captured at a speed of 3 Frames Per Second, you can adjust the Frame Count of each Scan in the Settings Menu. A larger Frame Count will save you time, while a lower Frame Count will help improve accuracy across different angles. Enabling Crosshairs and Guides in the Settings Menu can also help improve accuracy. This app was specifically designed to speed up the process of importing data into the Xcode Developer Tool named CreateML. Exported images should also be compatible with other platforms like TensorFlow and Azure Machine Learning. A wired connection to a macOS device with the Image Capture app open will always be the fastest way to import your data to desktop.

Screenshots

MouseBait3 screens
ML Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MouseBait at Free against ML Trainer's $0.99. MouseBait also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). ML Trainer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MouseBait is free to download; ML Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ML Trainer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MouseBait has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, ML Trainer every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MouseBait versus ML Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouseBaitML Trainer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 55 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnyi TanCasey Pollock

Customer experience

MouseBait

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

ML Trainer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MouseBait

No in-app purchases

None

ML Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MouseBait free?
MouseBait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ML Trainer free?
ML Trainer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MouseBait or ML Trainer?
ML Trainer is rated higher. MouseBait averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ML Trainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MouseBait or ML Trainer have ads?
Neither MouseBait nor ML Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MouseBait or ML Trainer?
MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, and ML Trainer every 55 months. Most recently, MouseBait was updated on October 6, 2026 and ML Trainer on October 8, 2026.

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