Comparison

Mobile Mouse vs AnyDesk Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a wireless trackpad, remote, and keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control media, presentations, and even use your device as a graphics tablet. Seamlessly sync content and manage your computer from afar.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad and mouse control
  • In-air mouse functionality
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Live text/image scanner
  • Photo and text sync
  • Presentation remote
  • Graphics tablet for design apps
Features
Currently charting
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a wireless trackpad remote mouse, remote control, keyboard, and MUCH more for your Mac or Windows PC. Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse works as a fully functional muti-touch trackpad mouse, as well as an in-air mouse, allowing you to control your computer with the motion of your hand. The accompanying Apple Watch app includes a trackpad, application switcher, as well as media and presentation remotes, giving you complete control over your computer and advanced presentation controls all on your wrist. Mobile Mouse was the first and is still the most advanced and feature rich remote & mouse app for iOS with no subscription fees. Features: - Wireless control over your entire computer - Trackpad remote mouse (full screen vertical and landscape modes) - Air mouse (works with the motion of your hand) - OS X style Dock (works just like the dock in OS X) - Album artwork and track info for current playing song for Apple Music and Spotify - Apple Watch App (Trackpad/Media/Presentation control) - Live text/image scanner. Insert live text, photos, QR/UPC codes, and documents in any application using your iPhone camera. - Photo and text Sync. Send content from your computer directly to your iOS device. Call a phone number on your computer, push an address from your computer to your Maps app or even call an Uber. - Supports encryption - Supports Bluetooth & USB with In-app purchase (Mac OS X ONLY, please see requirements) - Today View Widget - Remote file Browser - Media Remote & Web Remote - Presentation Remote with Pro option (Keynote/Powerpoint) - Media pauses or mutes on incoming calls - Numeric keyboard - Volume controls - Programmable hotkeys - Multi-touch mouse gestures - Sleep/Wake your computer - Password protection - Foreign language keyboards - Pressure sensitive graphic Tablet for Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Pixelmator, and more. - Control media websites such as YouTube, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix - And much, much, much, much more. Apple Watch App - Trackpad with full mouse control and scrolling - Basic Presentation mode supports next/back with any presentation software - Pro Presentation mode supports navigation, slide preview, slide numbers, presentation timer - Basic media remote supports play and volume controls - Apple Music & Spotify remote supports album art and track info - Application switcher lets you switch to any running app. Apps can be filtered to show all running apps, or just the ones that have remotes View our demo video and website to see all that Mobile Mouse can do for you. Requirements: - iOS 12.0+ - Mac OS X 10.14+ - Windows 10+ - WIFI router - Mobile Mouse Server Software ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** you will need to download the server application from : http://www.mobilemouse.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTION, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE, THEN USE THE CONTACT FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO ASK FOR HELP. Visit our site for demos and setup instructions. Provides remote control capabilities for programs like Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, VLC, Quicktime, Keynote, Powerpoint, Safari, Chrome, and many more

About

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Access and control your computers remotely from any location. This secure and reliable software offers high performance and low latency, suitable for IT professionals and personal users alike. It's designed for seamless connections, whether for work, study, or support.

Highlights
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Secure and reliable connections
  • High performance and low latency
  • Ad-free for personal use
  • Banking-standard encryption
  • On-Premises or Cloud deployment
Features
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Powerful Remote Assistance Software. Whether you're in the office next door or on the other side of the world, remote access via AnyDesk makes the connection possible. Secure and reliable, for IT professionals as well as private users. AnyDesk is ad-free and free for personal use. Whether you're in IT support, working from home, or a student studying remotely, AnyDesk's remote desktop software has a solution for you, allowing you to connect to remote devices securely and seamlessly. Quick Start Guide 1. Install and launch AnyDesk on both devices. 2. Enter the AnyDesk-ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Confirm the access request on the remote device. 4. Done. You can now control the remote device remotely. Why AnyDesk? - Outstanding performance - Banking-standard encryption - High frame rates, low latency - In the Cloud or On-Premises

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse4 screens
AnyDesk Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AnyDesk Remote Desktop at Free against Mobile Mouse's $9.99. AnyDesk Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (28K vs 2.5K). Mobile Mouse's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 43%) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

AnyDesk Remote Desktop is free to download; Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AnyDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile Mouse against 4.5 for AnyDesk Remote Desktop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyDesk Remote Desktop has 28K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Mobile Mouse's written reviews are positive against 43% of AnyDesk Remote Desktop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, AnyDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse versus AnyDesk Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile MouseAnyDesk Remote Desktop
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)4.5 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechAnyDesk Software GmbH

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse

All ratings2,509 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,586 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.8%

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings27,827 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews1,710 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative48.2%

User reviews

Mobile Mouse

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile functionality
  • 👍 Great for media control
  • 👍 Customizable shortcuts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful remote control
  • 💡 Versatile for personal and business use
  • 👍 Well-designed app
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Reliable remote desktop experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🔒 Concerns about scammers using the app
  • 👎 Difficult to use, especially on mobile
  • 🐛 Buggy keyboard functionality
  • 🔒 Potential security risks if misused

Bugs and requests

Mobile Mouse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unreliable connection between app and server
  • Keyboard input issues on Windows
  • Incompatibility with certain OS versions
  • Unexpected crashes when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Bluetooth/USB connectivity
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Enhanced scrolling and gesture controls
  • Better integration with media apps

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cursor control issues
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Unexpected disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved support for external monitors on iPad
  • More user-friendly interface, especially on mobile
  • Stronger security measures to prevent misuse

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse

One-time2
  • Advanced Communications$0.99
  • Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
None

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse free?
Mobile Mouse costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AnyDesk Remote Desktop free?
AnyDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or AnyDesk Remote Desktop?
Mobile Mouse and AnyDesk Remote Desktop are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 28K ratings respectively.
Do Mobile Mouse or AnyDesk Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse nor AnyDesk Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or AnyDesk Remote Desktop?
Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and AnyDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on September 24, 2026 and AnyDesk Remote Desktop on September 24, 2026.

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