Comparison

PC Pointer vs Mouse Link

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

Head to head
About

PC Pointer

Control your computer remotely with your phone. Move the cursor with free air motion, use the on-screen keyboard, and configure custom buttons and gestures for efficient interaction. Works with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Highlights
  • Air mouse cursor control
  • On-screen keyboard input
  • Configurable gestures and buttons
  • Cross-platform server software
  • One-handed operation
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PC Pointer is a new way to easily and efficiently interact with your Mac, Windows or Linux computer remotely. It is designed to be operable using one hand, so you can sit back and enjoy a drink while controlling your computer. Enjoy the fastest and most efficent way to control your cursor using free movement of your phone in the air. Connect your computer to your big screen and control the cursor, use the on-screen keyboard to easily type, enter passwords and search conveniently, choose and configure a range of buttons and gestures such as play/pause, increase/decrease volume, next/previous track and more. Features - Fast and efficient way to control your computer mouse using your phone's free motion in the air without needing a surface - 12 different configurable gestures allow you to use the app and send commands to your computer with minimum glances at the phone screen - Use your phone's onscreen keyboard to type on your computer (no more pain trying to type something using a TV remote) - Configurable button rows to complement the functionality and add shortcuts for commonly used actions - Cross Platform: Server application available for Windows, Mac and GNU/Linux, head over to pcpointer.com to download the corresponding server software for your computer. - One time fee to unlock Pro features. No subscriptions. Ever!

About

Mouse Link

Control your computer remotely using your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Navigate your mouse, type on a keyboard, and manage presentations with intuitive gestures and customizable shortcuts. Enjoy seamless wireless control from anywhere in your home.

Highlights
  • Remote mouse control with multi-finger gestures
  • Virtual keyboard with customizable shortcuts
  • Presentation mode with laser pointer functionality
  • Multimedia and browser control
  • File editing and computer management
  • Text and picture transfer via clipboard
Features
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Are you having trouble receiving signals from your wireless keyboard and mouse? Have multiple computers to control, but don’t want to buy multiple keyboards and mouse? Or is it inconvenient to control your mouse on the sofa? You can easily control your computer with just a smart device such as a mobile phone or tablet. As long as there is a Wi-Fi signal, you don't have to worry about signal reception. Now, lie back on the sofa and enjoy the convenience of Mouse Link! ** Our special features: - Simple, intuitive and beautiful operating interface - No matter how many devices you have, you can control them all with one mobile phone - Wi-Fi wireless transmission, no longer worry about distance issues ** About the touchpad - Control your mouse with multi-finger gestures - Easily operated by both left and right hands - Supports side mouse buttons to easily return to the previous page - Turn on the presentation mode to turn your phone into a presentation pen - Experience the freedom of wireless control as your device transforms into a responsive air mouse. ** About the keyboard - Operation is just like a physical keyboard - Customize your own shortcut keys ** Presentation Mode - Replaces presentation remotes for easy navigation between slides. - Utilizes focus mode to replace laser pointer, ensuring the audience stays engaged with the content. ** Multimedia control - Play, previous and next songs with just one click - Support volume keys to directly control computer volume ** Computer control - Browser control makes browsing the web more relaxed and enjoyable - Open customized applications with one click - File editing control, copy, paste, archive, select all, search, replace - Control computer shutdown, restart, sleep, and user logout - Transfer text and pictures between your phone and computer through clipboard ** How to get started? 1. Download and install the PC application (https://mouselink.app/) 2. Allow the application to pass the computer firewall permissions 3. Place your computer and mobile device on the same network 4. Start enjoying Mouse Link! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PC Pointer4 screens
Mouse Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse Link at 100% against PC Pointer's 50%. PC Pointer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PC Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
PC Pointer versus Mouse Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC PointerMouse Link
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeyed ModarresLin Chia Han

Customer experience

PC Pointer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Mouse Link

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PC Pointer

One-time1
  • PC Pointer Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Mouse Link

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is PC Pointer free?
PC Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mouse Link free?
Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PC Pointer or Mouse Link have ads?
Mouse Link shows ads; PC Pointer does not.

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