# Mobile Mouse vs Rowmote Pro for Mac

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rowmote Pro for Mac at none against Mobile Mouse's 2. Rowmote Pro for Mac also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Mobile Mouse's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 107). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 and Rowmote Pro for Mac $4.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rowmote Pro for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse has 2.5K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Mobile Mouse's written reviews are positive against 78% of Rowmote Pro for Mac's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Rowmote Pro for Mac every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse | Rowmote Pro for Mac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse/id289616509/reviews)** | [4.2 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| 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:** #145 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 Pro for Mac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote-pro-for-mac/id315316036)

Control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Offers a multitouch trackpad, full keyboard support, and seamless control of numerous Mac applications. Ideal for media centers and presentations.

**Highlights:** Wireless Mac control, Multitouch trackpad, Full keyboard support, App launching and switching, Sleep and wake functionality, Secure authentication

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Seamless control of Mac
- 💡 Versatile remote control
- 🤖 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🤷‍♂️ Outdated interface
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection
- Keyboard input issues
- Freezing/crashing on certain apps
- Compatibility problems with macOS updates

**Requested features**

- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Improved compatibility with newer devices
- Expanded app integrations
- Right-click functionality
- Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse free?

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

### Is Rowmote Pro for Mac free?

Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or Rowmote Pro for Mac?

Mobile Mouse is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Rowmote Pro for Mac averages 4.2 from 107 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse or Rowmote Pro for Mac have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse nor Rowmote Pro for Mac shows ads.

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

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and Rowmote Pro for Mac every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on September 26, 2026 and Rowmote Pro for Mac on September 24, 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.*