# Mobile Mouse vs Remote App

The clearest difference is price: Remote App at Free against Mobile Mouse's $9.99. Remote App also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Mobile Mouse's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Remote App is free to download; Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse has 2.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Mobile Mouse's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse | Remote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse/id289616509/reviews)** | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-mouse-keyboard/id1561918886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Mouse

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

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-mouse-keyboard/id1561918886)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.

**Highlights:** Wireless mouse and touchpad, Full keyboard input, Click, scroll, and zoom gestures, PC and Mac support, Media player control, Presentation control

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Features - Annual | $3.99 | per year |
| All Features Unlocker | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse free?

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

### Is Remote App free?

Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or Remote App?

Mobile Mouse is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote App averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse or Remote App have ads?

Remote App shows ads; Mobile Mouse does not.

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

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and Remote App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote App on July 26, 2026.

---

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