Comparison

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote vs Remote Trackpad

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 Trackpad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. Easily control your computer from a distance without needing extra peripherals. Enjoy customizable keyboard layouts and adjustable tracking speeds for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
  • Easy 2-step setup
  • Customizable keyboard styles
  • Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
  • Gesture support
  • Remote Mac control
Features
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Remote Trackpad is the best solution to make your iPhone two in one - keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. It is not always convenient to bring trackpad, keyboard and mouse with you, but iPhone is always in your pocket. Follow just 2 steps to make it work: 1. Download app to your iPhone and Mac 2. Scan QR-code with your iPhone camera in the app ATTENTION: Don’t forget to connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network! Full customization of the keyboard will allow you to create your own unique style. You can also adjust tracking and scrolling speed, scroll direction and gestures in settings. Operate your Mac from anywhere you want without being surrounded by extra devices in front of the screen! https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote4 screens
Remote Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote at 72% against Remote Trackpad's 15%. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Trackpad's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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 Trackpad 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 Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote has 2.5K ratings behind it against 40, 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 15% of Remote Trackpad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote versus Remote Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse WIFI RemoteRemote Trackpad
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better3.7 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechImpulsory, LLC

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 Trackpad

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative72.7%

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 Trackpad

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
4 purchases

Remote Trackpad

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 3 Months Subscription$9.993 Months
  • Special gestures and settings$19.991 Month
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  • Handy wireless remote mouse$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote free?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Trackpad?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Trackpad have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Trackpad?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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