Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs PowerPoint Remote

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

PowerPoint Remote

Features
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PowerPoint Remote lets you control Microsoft PowerPoint on your Mac or Windows PC from Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. With simple up and down swipe controls, you can move through your slides intuitively during a presentation. You can also check useful presentation information in real time, including: - Current slide number - Slide timer and total timer - Presenter notes Presentation records can also be managed in the iPhone app, making it easier to review your presentations after they are finished. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.surphin.com/services/powerpoint-remote/privacy

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
PowerPoint Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PowerPoint Remote at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. PowerPoint Remote also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). 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

PowerPoint Remote is free to download; Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 up front. PowerPoint Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, PowerPoint Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus PowerPoint Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynotePowerPoint Remote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareKEIGO KAWAKAMI

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

PowerPoint Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerPoint Remote

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly Plan$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerPoint Remote free?
PowerPoint Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or PowerPoint Remote have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor PowerPoint Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or PowerPoint Remote?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and PowerPoint Remote every 8 days. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on October 2, 2026 and PowerPoint Remote on September 8, 2026.

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