Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs Hiro Live

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

Hiro Live

Features
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Hiro Live is the merchant app for laundry outlet operators running on the Hiro platform. It's your window into every outlet — see exactly what's happening on the floor without calling support. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See your sales in real time Track today's takings as they happen, and browse your full sales history for every outlet. No spreadsheets, no waiting for a report. • Monitor every machine Check the live status of each washer and dryer — idle or in use — so you always know how busy your outlet is and which machines are working. • Start a machine remotely Activate a wash cycle straight from the app when a customer needs a hand — no need to be standing at the machine. • Understand your business with reports - Sales trends over time (day, week, month) - Per-machine utilisation — spot under- and over-used units - Peak-hour analysis — see when demand is highest - Payout and balance records — track what you've been paid and what's pending • Manage multiple outlets from one login Run more than one outlet? Switch between them in the same account — no separate logins to juggle. • Secure operator sign-in Log in with your Hiro operator account and OTP verification. You only see the outlets you're authorised to manage. WHY OPERATORS USE IT Hiro Live shifts routine monitoring to self-service. Instead of messaging support to ask "how are my machines doing?" or "what did I take today?", the answer is already in your pocket — live. Hiro Live is for registered Hiro merchants and outlet operators. You'll need a Hiro operator account to sign in. Your operator account is set up when your business joins Hiro — sign-in details arrive by email, and there's no separate registration in the app. The app connects securely to the Hiro platform that powers your machines, payments and payouts.

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
Hiro Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hiro Live at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. Hiro Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

Hiro Live 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, Hiro Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus Hiro Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynoteHiro Live
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareHiro Solution Sdn Bhd

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

Hiro Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

None

Hiro Live

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 Hiro Live free?
Hiro Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Hiro Live have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor Hiro Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Hiro Live?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and Hiro Live every 2 months. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hiro Live on September 18, 2026.

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