Comparison

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote vs Remote App

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote

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
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a remote control for your Mac or Windows PC. Browse the web from your couch, control your music, or give a presentation from across the room. Mobile Mouse combines a wireless mouse, multi-touch trackpad, keyboard, and dedicated media and presentation controls in one app—with no subscription fees. Use your iPhone or iPad as a trackpad, or control the pointer with the motion of your hand using air mouse mode. On Apple Watch, move the pointer, switch applications, control playback, and navigate presentations right from your wrist. MOUSE & KEYBOARD • Multi-touch trackpad with full-screen portrait and landscape modes • Air mouse control using the motion of your hand • Remote keyboard with numeric keypad and international keyboard support • Programmable hotkeys • A familiar Dock-style application launcher • Sleep and wake controls for your computer MUSIC, VIDEO & WEB • Dedicated media and web remotes • Playback and volume controls • Album artwork and track information for Apple Music and Spotify • Control supported desktop apps and media websites • Automatically pause or mute media when a call comes in ACTIONS & CAMERA SCANNING • Use Actions from apps that support sharing to send photos and text directly to your computer • Scan text, photos, QR codes, UPC barcodes, and documents with your iPhone camera and insert them into applications on your computer PRESENTATIONS • Control Keynote and PowerPoint presentations • Navigate slides from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch • Access advanced presentation controls with the Pro option FILE ACCESS & CONTENT SHARING • Browse files on your computer remotely • Send photos and text from your computer to your iPhone or iPad • Send phone numbers to your iPhone or open addresses in Maps APPLE WATCH • Trackpad with pointer control and scrolling • Application switcher for running apps • Basic presentation controls for moving forward and backward through slides • Media playback and volume controls • Album artwork and track information for Apple Music and Spotify CONNECTIVITY & SECURITY • Connect over Wi-Fi • Use Bluetooth or USB on Mac • Encryption support • Password protection OPTIONAL CLOUD ADD-ON (subscription) • Connect to your computer through the cloud. Great for public networks • Scan a QR code to open the web remote in your browser REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.0 or later • Mac running macOS 10.14 or later, or PC running Windows 10 or later • Wi-Fi router for Wi-Fi connections • Mobile Mouse Server installed on your computer GET STARTED Download and install Mobile Mouse Server on your Mac or Windows PC at https://mobilemouse.com, then connect the app to your computer. NEED HELP? Visit https://mobilemouse.com for setup instructions, demos, and troubleshooting. If you need assistance, contact us through the website. Privacy Policy: https://mobilemouse.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mobilemouse.com/terms

About

Remote App

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
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote4 screens
Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote App at Free against Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's $9.99. Remote App also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (72% vs 33%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Remote App is free to download; Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote costs $9.99 up front. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote has 2.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote versus Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse WIFI RemoteRemote App
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better3.4 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechAdarsh Urs

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote

All ratings2,523 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,587 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative19.8%

Remote App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote

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

Remote App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Cloud Access$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Cloud Access$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • Advanced Communications$0.99
  • Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
2 purchases

Remote App

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features Unlocker$5.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote free?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote 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 WIFI Remote or Remote App?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote App averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote App have ads?
Remote App shows ads; Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote App?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Remote App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote App on October 24, 2026.

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