# Rowmote vs Remote Mouse

The clearest difference is price: Remote Mouse at Free against Rowmote's $0.99. Remote Mouse also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (19K vs 87). Rowmote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Remote Mouse is free to download; Rowmote costs $0.99 up front. Rowmote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Rowmote's written reviews are positive against 68% of Remote Mouse's.

Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Mouse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rowmote | Remote Mouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917) | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) |

## What reviewers say

### Rowmote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowmote/id300265786)

Control audio, video, and presentation applications on your Mac from your iOS device wirelessly. Seamlessly switch between apps, manage playback, and even wake your Mac remotely. It offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Wireless Mac control, App switching and launching, Media playback control, Wake sleeping Macs, Secure authentication, Proximity sensor support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rowmote Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Great for media control
- 👍 Useful for presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔒 Requires additional software
- 🔒 Doesn't work with Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Keyboard support
- Improved mouse/trackpad functionality
- Sleep/power controls
- Support for more apps and devices


### Remote Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596)

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

**Highlights:** Simulated mouse and touchpad, Wireless keyboard input, Cross-device clipboard, Media and web remote panels, Application switcher, Power options control, Gyro mouse functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Membership (1 Year) | $13.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customize Wallpaper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Remote Panel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Web Remote | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Responsive and precise
- 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
- 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywalling basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working in certain apps
- Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to connect via Bluetooth
- Unexpected charges and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with VPNs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rowmote free?

Rowmote costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Mouse free?

Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rowmote or Remote Mouse?

Remote Mouse is rated higher. Rowmote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Remote Mouse averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Rowmote or Remote Mouse have ads?

Remote Mouse shows ads; Rowmote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rowmote or Remote Mouse?

Rowmote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Mouse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rowmote was updated on September 23, 2026 and Remote Mouse on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*