# Mobile Mouse vs Remote Buddy Mobile 2

The clearest difference is price: Remote Buddy Mobile 2 at Free against Mobile Mouse's $9.99. Remote Buddy Mobile 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Mobile Mouse's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 34) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile Mouse against 4.6 for Remote Buddy Mobile 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse has 2.5K ratings behind it against 34, 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 75% of Remote Buddy Mobile 2's.

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse | Remote Buddy Mobile 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse/id289616509/reviews) | **[4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [IOSPIRIT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402713475) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse/id289616509)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Communications | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Presentation Mode | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Remote Buddy Mobile 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-buddy-mobile-2/id1507969631)

Control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Use it as a trackpad, keyboard, or for app-specific controls and media playback. Mirror your Mac's screen and manage power functions remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control for 100+ Mac apps, Multi-touch trackpad with Mousespot, Web video playback control, Screen mirroring up to 60fps, Keyboard and numpad input, Power actions and Wake-On-LAN, Secure TLS connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse free?

Mobile Mouse costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Buddy Mobile 2 free?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Remote Buddy Mobile 2 is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote Buddy Mobile 2 averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse or Remote Buddy Mobile 2 have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse nor Remote Buddy Mobile 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or Remote Buddy Mobile 2?

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 every 12 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on October 16, 2026 and Remote Buddy Mobile 2 on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*