Comparison

Mobile Mouse vs PC Remote

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

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Elevate your PC experience with Monect PC Remote, a versatile and free app designed to give you full control of your computer — whether you're nearby or miles away. Key Features: * Enhanced Gaming: Immerse yourself in PC gaming with custom button layouts and onboard sensors. Tailor them to your preferences for an unbeatable gaming experience. * Real-time Screen and Camera Sharing: Share your PC screen and camera feed seamlessly with your smartphone. Experience your PC as if it's right in your hand. * Virtual Camera: Use your phone’s high-quality camera as a virtual webcam on your PC. Perfect for video calls, streaming, and online meetings with crystal-clear visuals. * Mouse and Keyboard Control: Use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your PC. Navigate, type, and control your computer effortlessly from anywhere. * Multi-Display Capabilities: Expand your workspace by adding up to 4 virtual displays to your PC, boosting productivity and multitasking. * Effortless File Transfer: Seamlessly transfer files between your devices for ultimate convenience. * Top-Notch Security: Rest easy with our 256 Bit AES Session Encoding for secure remote network connections. How to Use: 1. Installation: Download Monect PC Remote from Google Play and the PC Remote Receiver from [https://www.monect.com/](https://www.monect.com/) on your computer. 2. Connect Your Device: Choose from multiple connection options: * Local Wi-Fi (on the same network) * Remote Wi-Fi (across different networks) Experience the freedom and control that Monect PC Remote offers, making your PC a truly versatile and powerful tool for work, play, and creativity — now with Virtual Camera and wireless Mouse & Keyboard control for even more possibilities.

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse4 screens
PC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PC Remote at Free against Mobile Mouse's $9.99. PC Remote also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Mobile Mouse's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (72% vs 33%). 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

PC Remote is free to download; Mobile Mouse costs $9.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse has 2.5K ratings behind it against 301, 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 33% of PC Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, PC Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse versus PC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile MousePC Remote
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better3.2 (301 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better301
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechMonect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse

All ratings2,509 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,586 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.8%

PC Remote

All ratings301 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative53.7%

User reviews

Mobile Mouse

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

PC Remote

From 301 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🎮 Great for gaming
  • 👍 Useful remote control features
  • 💡 Innovative app concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
  • 🔧 Buggy after updates
  • 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

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

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse

One-time2
  • Advanced Communications$0.99
  • Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse free?
Mobile Mouse costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or PC Remote?
Mobile Mouse is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while PC Remote averages 3.2 from 301 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse or PC Remote have ads?
PC Remote shows ads; Mobile Mouse does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or PC Remote?
Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and PC Remote monthly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on September 29, 2026 and PC Remote on September 23, 2026.

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