MouseBait vs Framework Markup Language
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulates mouse movement
- Prevents screensaver/lockscreen activation
- Adjustable timer settings
- Customizable control surface parameters
- Adjustable backlight
- Compatible with most iOS devices
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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)
Framework Markup Language
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The FML app allows you to connect to one or more Application(s) hosting FML Templates. This can be used for showcasing, testing and development of Applications on iOS created with FML without the need to build the engine from the source code yourself. If you are interested in learning how to create your own applications please visit https://fml.dev to get started. Flutter and the related logo are trademarks of Google LLC. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with Google LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Framework Markup Language at every 3 weeks against MouseBait's every 5 months. MouseBait's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MouseBait ships an update every 5 months, Framework Markup Language every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MouseBait | Framework Markup Language |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Enyi Tan | Jeff Olajos |
In-app purchases
MouseBait
No in-app purchases
Framework Markup Language
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MouseBait free?
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Do MouseBait or Framework Markup Language have ads?
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