Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs Simple Chromecast Mirror

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

Head to head
About

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for presentations. Control slides, view speaker notes, and use a customizable pointer. Ideal for seamless slideshow navigation.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Next/Previous slide navigation
  • Display speaker notes
  • Presentation timer
  • Customizable pointer icon
  • Touchscreen or orientation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a pointer and controller for PowerPoint or Keynote presentations. Has 'Next Slide' and 'Previous Slide' controls, and can show notes from presentations on the iPhone display along with a timer. Pointer icon can easily by replaced by any image, which could be used for humorous purposes. Touch the screen to show the pointer - which is controlled either by dragging your finger around the screen (easy) or by orientation (takes a little practice) - your choice. Requirements: Computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, WiFi connection (on the same local network or by creating a computer-to-computer network), and PowerPoint or Keynote (choose the program on the back side of the App). Please note that this app cannot control an iPad Keynote presentation. A small Mac application, PointerServer, must be downloaded to your computer and started whenever Pointer is used. This program is available for free at: http://www.zentropysoftware.com/ZS/Pointer_files/PointerServer3.zip Please note that the presentation runs on your computer, not directly from the iPhone or iPad. Instead the iPhone/iPad controls the computer. A support e-mail address is listed at the support web site.

About

Simple Chromecast Mirror

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Cast your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV quickly and easily with Simple Chromecast Mirror! This app allows you to mirror everything you see on your device directly to any Chromecast® enabled TV on your local network. No cables, no hassle, and one-tap setup. Whether you want to share photos from your last vacation with family, give a work presentation from your iPad, or just enjoy your favorite videos on a bigger screen, Free Chromecast Mirror is the ideal tool.

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
Simple Chromecast Mirror1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Chromecast Mirror at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Simple Chromecast Mirror is free to download; Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus Simple Chromecast Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynoteSimple Chromecast Mirror
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareSergio Reguera del Pino

Bugs and requests

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with Windows and older macOS versions
  • Requires separate desktop application download
  • Slide transitions cause issues with syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • View upcoming slide on iPhone
  • Customizable pointer options
  • Reverse orientation support
  • Slide notes display on iPhone

Simple Chromecast Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Chromecast Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Chromecast Mirror free?
Simple Chromecast Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Simple Chromecast Mirror have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor Simple Chromecast Mirror shows ads.

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