Comparison

PC Pointer vs MouseHero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

MouseHero

Transform your smartphone into a wireless mouse and keyboard for your computer. Seamlessly control your PC from across the room, offering a convenient way to interact with your device.

Highlights
  • Control computer with phone
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Quick and auto-discovery pairing
  • Remote operation over the same network
Features
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Mouse & Keyboard Control: Operate your computer directly from your phone Cross-Platform Support: Windows / Mac / Linux Quick Pairing: Auto-discover your computer and connect in 3 minutes Remote Operation: Control your PC from anywhere on the same network Enjoy the freedom to control your computer from your sofa, bed, or desk. Download Mouse Hero now and simplify your computer experience! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://mousehero.aprilzz.com/en/privacy/

Screenshots

PC Pointer4 screens
MouseHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MouseHero at 100% against PC Pointer's 50%. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. PC Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MouseHero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PC Pointer versus MouseHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC PointerMouseHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeyed Modarres洁 许

Customer experience

PC Pointer

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

MouseHero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PC Pointer

One-time1
  • PC Pointer Pro$9.99
3 purchases

MouseHero

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is PC Pointer free?
PC Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MouseHero free?
MouseHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PC Pointer or MouseHero have ads?
Neither PC Pointer nor MouseHero shows ads.

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