Comparison

Rowmote Pro for Mac vs Remote Mouse Pro

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

Head to head
About

Rowmote Pro for Mac

Control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Offers a multitouch trackpad, full keyboard support, and seamless control of numerous Mac applications. Ideal for media centers and presentations.

Highlights
  • Wireless Mac control
  • Multitouch trackpad
  • Full keyboard support
  • App launching and switching
  • Sleep and wake functionality
  • Secure authentication
Features
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Rowmote Pro is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, with everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, and with no-configuration control of dozens of the best Mac applications, it is a must-have for any home media center or presentation! * Rated "Excellent" and one of just 400 apps featured in the WIRED App Guide 2011 * You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more. Or, your Mac didn’t come with a remote control or doesn’t even have an infrared port. The Apple Remote would cost a significant amount. Add ANOTHER hit to your wallet for a wireless control like a keyboard, mouse, or the Apple Magic Trackpad! You carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad wherever you go… so why should you carry a second device just to control your computer? Furthermore, why should you need line-of-sight to do so? Enter Rowmote Pro! Rowmote Pro is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! Trackpad and keyboard give you complete control over your computer, and you can control, launch, and quit apps, toggle the Music Visualizer, and more without ever having to squint at your screen. Rowmote is Mac-like from the ground up. FEATURES - Control your Mac completely over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary. - Works like the hardware Apple Remote Control in: • Adobe Lightroom • Airfoil Video • Amarra • Aperture • BBC iPlayer • Beamer • Boxee • Decibel • DVD Player • Ecoute • eyeTV 3.x • Firefox • Front Row • Hulu Desktop • iPhoto • iTunes • Keynote ‘08 & later • kJams Pro • Kodi • Last.fm • Logic • Microsoft Powerpoint ‘04 & later • mPlayer • Movist • Music • OpenOffice Impress • Preview • PandoraBoy • PandoraJam • PandoraOne Desktop • Photos • Plex, Plex Home Theater, & Plex Media Player • Quicktime • Rdio • Safari • Skim • Songbird • Spotify • Squire • The Tube • VLC • xbmc (Xbox Media Center) PRO CONTROL: A single tap switches to the keyboard & trackpad mode. - True multitouch: Scroll with two fingers, right click, drag, pinch to zoom, and swipe with 3 or 4 fingers. - Tap anywhere or use the virtual button - Keyboard includes extended characters, modifier keys, function keys, numeric pad, brightness control, and more - Multiple monitor support - SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock; launch & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac; toggle the iTunes visualizer; and more. - Sleep & wake as needed - Pause the music or video automatically when you answer a call on your iPhone - Proximity sensor support to automatically turn the screen off if the device is face-down - Secure authentication - Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering) REQUIREMENTS • The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac. Download at www.rowmote.com. • Apple TV: 1st gen/2nd gen only may see www.rowmote.com/atv for potential compatibility. Rowmote Pro is the only app you need to control your computer. Couple it with Apple’s free Remote app to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into the ultimate controller for home stereo, mobile presentation, or casual video viewing. Artwork of Rowmote Pro is by Rik Schennink.

About

Remote Mouse Pro

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

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse, keyboard, and touchpad
  • Gyro mouse control
  • Cross-device clipboard for text and images
  • Specialized control panels (media, web, apps)
  • Remote power options (shutdown, restart)
  • Supports multiple operating systems
Features
Currently charting
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Remote Mouse™ transforms your mobile phone or tablet into an easy-to-use remote control for your computer, complete with a cross-device clipboard that enables seamless text and image transfer across platforms. It mimics the functions of a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, and also offers various specialized control panels that enhance your control over specific operations. The small features, designed for one-handed use or intuitive operations, will delight you. Featured on CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse is recognized as one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly computer remote apps. With over 20 million users worldwide, it's a trusted choice for effortless computer control. Whether you're watching a movie online, giving a presentation, or shutting down your computer with one click, nothing can be more convenient than having a mobile phone remote at your fingertips. Mouse • Fully simulated mouse function • Gyro mouse is a feature that allows you to move the mouse cursor with a gyro sensor • Left-handed mode Keyboard • Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages • Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports speech recognition • Supports sending various shortcuts • Displays different keypads for Mac or PC Touchpad • Simulates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures Specialty Control Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more, automatically adapting to what’s playing. • Web Remote: Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs • Power Options: Supports remotely shutting down, sleeping, restarting, and logging off • Cross-device Clipboard: Allows for the transfer of text and images between your computer and mobile device Other Features • Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control • Set a password for the connection • Customizable wallpaper Connection Method • Connect via IP address or QR code • Connect via history Operating Environment • Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux • Works under Wi-Fi or Bluetooth To Get Started 1. Visit https://www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server software. 2. Install and run the computer server software. 3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network or use Bluetooth to pair with your computer.

Screenshots

Rowmote Pro for Mac4 screens
Remote Mouse Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rowmote Pro for Mac at $4.99 against Remote Mouse Pro's $14.99. Rowmote Pro for Mac also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). Remote Mouse Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 107). 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

Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99 and Remote Mouse Pro $14.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rowmote Pro for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse Pro has 4.7K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Rowmote Pro for Mac's written reviews are positive against 67% of Remote Mouse Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, Remote Mouse Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Rowmote Pro for Mac versus Remote Mouse Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowmote Pro for MacRemote Mouse Pro
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.2 (107 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1074.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvan Schoenberg耀 阮

Customer experience

Rowmote Pro for Mac

All ratings107 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative17.2%

Remote Mouse Pro

All ratings4,714 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,717 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.9%

User reviews

Rowmote Pro for Mac

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 🚀 Seamless control of Mac
  • 💡 Versatile remote control
  • 🤖 Excellent customer support
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🐛 Buggy performance
  • 🤷‍♂️ Outdated interface
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited functionality

Remote Mouse Pro

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Surprisingly good design
  • 👍 Handy and versatile
  • 💰 Worth the money
  • 🎨 Customizable
  • 📱 Seamless mobile control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable after updates
  • 💰 Misleading in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Lacking some key features
  • 🔍 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

Rowmote Pro for Mac

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent connection
  • Keyboard input issues
  • Freezing/crashing on certain apps
  • Compatibility problems with macOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Expanded app integrations
  • Right-click functionality
  • Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely

Remote Mouse Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cursor jumps and lags
  • Media controls not working
  • Keyboard not functioning properly
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add mute button
  • Allow reordering of quick launch apps
  • Improve right-click functionality on Arabic version
  • Implement full keyboard support
  • Add dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Rowmote Pro for Mac

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Mouse Pro

One-time5
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
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  • Unlock Spotify Pad$1.99
  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99

Questions

Is Rowmote Pro for Mac free?
Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Mouse Pro free?
Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Mouse Pro?
Remote Mouse Pro is rated higher. Rowmote Pro for Mac averages 4.2 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Remote Mouse Pro averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Mouse Pro have ads?
Neither Rowmote Pro for Mac nor Remote Mouse Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Mouse Pro?
Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Mouse Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rowmote Pro for Mac was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Mouse Pro on September 26, 2026.

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