Comparison

Mobile Mouse vs RemotePad

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse

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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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a wireless trackpad remote mouse, remote control, keyboard, and MUCH more for your Mac or Windows PC. Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse works as a fully functional muti-touch trackpad mouse, as well as an in-air mouse, allowing you to control your computer with the motion of your hand. The accompanying Apple Watch app includes a trackpad, application switcher, as well as media and presentation remotes, giving you complete control over your computer and advanced presentation controls all on your wrist. Mobile Mouse was the first and is still the most advanced and feature rich remote & mouse app for iOS with no subscription fees. Features: - Wireless control over your entire computer - Trackpad remote mouse (full screen vertical and landscape modes) - Air mouse (works with the motion of your hand) - OS X style Dock (works just like the dock in OS X) - Album artwork and track info for current playing song for Apple Music and Spotify - Apple Watch App (Trackpad/Media/Presentation control) - Live text/image scanner. Insert live text, photos, QR/UPC codes, and documents in any application using your iPhone camera. - Photo and text Sync. Send content from your computer directly to your iOS device. Call a phone number on your computer, push an address from your computer to your Maps app or even call an Uber. - Supports encryption - Supports Bluetooth & USB with In-app purchase (Mac OS X ONLY, please see requirements) - Today View Widget - Remote file Browser - Media Remote & Web Remote - Presentation Remote with Pro option (Keynote/Powerpoint) - Media pauses or mutes on incoming calls - Numeric keyboard - Volume controls - Programmable hotkeys - Multi-touch mouse gestures - Sleep/Wake your computer - Password protection - Foreign language keyboards - Pressure sensitive graphic Tablet for Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Pixelmator, and more. - Control media websites such as YouTube, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix - And much, much, much, much more. Apple Watch App - Trackpad with full mouse control and scrolling - Basic Presentation mode supports next/back with any presentation software - Pro Presentation mode supports navigation, slide preview, slide numbers, presentation timer - Basic media remote supports play and volume controls - Apple Music & Spotify remote supports album art and track info - Application switcher lets you switch to any running app. Apps can be filtered to show all running apps, or just the ones that have remotes View our demo video and website to see all that Mobile Mouse can do for you. Requirements: - iOS 12.0+ - Mac OS X 10.14+ - Windows 10+ - WIFI router - Mobile Mouse Server Software ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** you will need to download the server application from : http://www.mobilemouse.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTION, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE, THEN USE THE CONTACT FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO ASK FOR HELP. Visit our site for demos and setup instructions. Provides remote control capabilities for programs like Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, VLC, Quicktime, Keynote, Powerpoint, Safari, Chrome, and many more

About

RemotePad

Features
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We are introducing RemotePad remote mouse, the ultimate companion app for your computer! Get started in a few simple steps: 1. Download the free app RemotePad Control from the Mac App Store, and install and run it. 2. Open the RemotePad mouse app on your iPhone or iPad. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on ALL devices. 3. Sit back as the connection is automatically established. 4. Control your computer with your mobile device as a mouse. Transform your iPhone into a powerful trackpad remote mouse mobile app. Experience the convenience of controlling your computer wirelessly, effortlessly, and with seamless precision using the latest Bluetooth technology! RemotePad mouse revolutionizes the way you interact with your computer. Say goodbye to bulky external mice and welcome the freedom of controlling your computer from the palm of your hand. Whether browsing the web, giving presentations, or editing documents, the RemotePad mouse app gives you the flexibility to navigate your computer from any corner of the room. RemotePad's precise tracking ensures a smooth and accurate experience, giving you complete control over your computer. RemotePad isn't just a trackpad; it's a remote mouse that brings convenience to a whole new level. Its seamless integration with your computer allows you to perform tasks with ease. No need to worry about wires or limited range! Launch the RemotePad mouse app on your iPhone, connect via Bluetooth, and enjoy the freedom of controlling your computer from anywhere in the room. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual user, the RemotePad mouse is the ultimate tool for remote mouse control! Please be sure to rate the app and give us your review, it helps us to improve the app continuously for your benefit.

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse4 screens
RemotePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemotePad at none against Mobile Mouse's 2. RemotePad also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On ads 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

Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 and RemotePad $5.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RemotePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, RemotePad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Mouse versus RemotePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile MouseRemotePad
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechAmit Nadir

Bugs and requests

Mobile Mouse

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

RemotePad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse

One-time2
  • Advanced Communications$0.99
  • Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
None

RemotePad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse free?
Mobile Mouse costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RemotePad free?
RemotePad costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Mouse or RemotePad have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse nor RemotePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or RemotePad?
Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and RemotePad weekly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on October 13, 2026 and RemotePad on October 2, 2026.

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