Comparison

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote vs Remote Mouse

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 Mouse

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and touchpad
  • Wireless keyboard input
  • Cross-device clipboard
  • Media and web remote panels
  • Application switcher
  • Power options control
  • Gyro mouse functionality
Features
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Remote Mouse™ turns your mobile device into a powerful remote control app for your PC or Mac. Use your phone or tablet as a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad — complete with multi-touch gestures and media controls. Whether you're watching movies, controlling a presentation, or browsing the web from your couch, Remote Mouse™ offers an effortless way to control your computer remotely. With over 20 million users and featured by CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse™ offers one of the most elegant solutions to computer control from mobile. What you can do: Mouse • Control the cursor like a real PC mouse • Move using your phone’s gyroscope (Gyro Mouse) • Left-handed mode support Keyboard • Type remotely in any language • Use voice input (if supported by your soft keyboard) • Send system and app shortcuts • Adaptive layouts for Mac or PC • Use your phone as a remote keyboard for your computer Touchpad • Simulates Apple Magic Trackpad • Supports multi-touch gestures • Ideal wireless touchpad app for remote navigation Specialty Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more. • Browser Remote: Navigate Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • App Switcher: Launch and switch between apps • Power Options: Shut down, sleep, or restart remotely • Clipboard Sync: Copy and paste text/images across devices Other features • Control volume using physical phone buttons • Secure the connection with a password • Reorder specialty panels • Customize your remote with personal wallpapers Connection & Compatibility • Connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Connect by IP address, QR code, or connection history • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux Easy to set up: 1. Download and install Remote Mouse for desktop on your computer: [https://remotemouse.net](https://remotemouse.net) 2. Launch the desktop version (it runs in the background) 3. Connect your mobile device to your computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote4 screens
Remote Mouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote Mouse at Free against Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's $9.99. Remote Mouse also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 2.5K). Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Mouse 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 Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote against 4.6 for Remote Mouse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote's written reviews are positive against 68% of Remote Mouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, Remote Mouse monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote versus Remote Mouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse WIFI RemoteRemote Mouse
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)4.6 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K19K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — 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 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. Tech耀 阮

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 Mouse

All ratings18,691 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,166 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.9%

User reviews

Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile functionality
  • 👍 Great for media control
  • 👍 Customizable shortcuts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process

Remote Mouse

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app functionality
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and precise
  • 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
  • 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Paywalling basic features
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

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 Mouse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard not working in certain apps
  • Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inability to connect via Bluetooth
  • Unexpected charges and subscription issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve compatibility with VPNs
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  • Save last connected PC information

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
6 purchases

Remote Mouse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Pro Membership (1 Year)7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
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  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote free?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Mouse?
Remote Mouse is rated higher. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Remote Mouse averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Mouse have ads?
Remote Mouse shows ads; Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote or Remote Mouse?
Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Remote Mouse monthly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote Mouse on October 21, 2026.

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