# Mobile Mouse vs Rowmote

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Mouse at 4.5 against Rowmote's 3.0. Mobile Mouse also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 87) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). Rowmote's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 and Rowmote $0.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rowmote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse has 2.5K ratings behind it against 87, 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 66% of Rowmote's.

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Rowmote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse | Rowmote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse/id289616509/reviews)** | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Mouse

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Rowmote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786)

Control audio, video, and presentation applications on your Mac from your iOS device wirelessly. Seamlessly switch between apps, manage playback, and even wake your Mac remotely. It offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Wireless Mac control, App switching and launching, Media playback control, Wake sleeping Macs, Secure authentication, Proximity sensor support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rowmote Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Great for media control
- 👍 Useful for presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔒 Requires additional software
- 🔒 Doesn't work with Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Keyboard support
- Improved mouse/trackpad functionality
- Sleep/power controls
- Support for more apps and devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse free?

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

### Is Rowmote free?

Rowmote costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or Rowmote?

Mobile Mouse is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Rowmote averages 3.0 from 87 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse or Rowmote have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse nor Rowmote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or Rowmote?

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and Rowmote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rowmote on September 23, 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.*