FullControl vs Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FullControl
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage applications, control media playback, navigate files, and even use your device as a keyboard and trackpad. Offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience.
- Custom commands for each Mac application
- Launch applications and control media
- Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality
- File browser and launcher
- Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac
- Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)
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FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger. Why is FullControl so different? • there are specific commands for each Mac application, for ALL Mac applications! • high commands customization; • launch applications; • volume control; • navigate through Mac filesystem and open files; • remote keyboard and mouse. Do you want to skip to the next track? There is a fast command for this! Do you need to stop the movie? There is a command for this! Want to start a video? Do not look for it with the mouse, FullControl allows you to access the contents of folders on your Mac and launch files with the program of your choice! ### ALL FEATURES ### • Custom command FOR EACH Mac application • Launch applications in the folder "Applications" and in the Dock • Remote keyboard • Remote trackpad • Shutdown, restart, and putting to sleep the Mac • File browser and file launcher • Automatic server detection # In-App Purchases FEATURES # • Numeric pad • Live screenshots of your Mac • Volume control • Brightness control • Music control (play, pause, next, previous) • Prevent device screen lock toggle FullControl just installed, you have already provided the commands to control your music on iTunes, Spotify, the videos play on VLC, QuickTime, manage live TV on EyeTV! Requirements • Mac Intel with Mac OS 10.14 (or higher) • FullControlHelper (3.1.9 or higher) installed on your Mac • Accessibility API enabled for FullControlHelper • Wifi/LAN FullControlHelper is available for free at http://fullcontrol.cescobaz.com/
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)
Transform your iPad into a wireless remote and trackpad for your computer. Control media, surf the web, and present with ease using an intuitive interface and application-specific keys. Ideal for home theater PCs and presentations.
- Wireless remote control
- Oversized multi-touch trackpad
- Application notification system
- Full-fledged dock
- Password protection
- Custom sensitivity settings
- Multitouch gestures
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPad into a wireless remote and oversized multi-touch trackpad for your computer! Sit back and use this remote to surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse is an essential part of any home theater PC and a presenter's best friend. Mobile Free Mouse uses an innovative application notification system to let the iPad know what program you are running at any time and show the appropriate keys for that program. This allows Mobile Mouse to provide a single screen remote for controlling ALL your media and web applications. Mobile Mouse is the only app to feature a full fledged dock, just like you'd find on your Mac! Mobile Free Mouse supports all the most popular web and media programs for the Mac and PC. New remote definitions are automatically downloaded daily to your computer, so you will always have the newest remotes as we create them. Features (FREE Version): - Trackpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes) - Application notifications - Remote keyboard - On screen typing - Password protection - Custom sensitivity settings - Foreign language keyboards - Supports Bonjour or static IP - No screen size limitation. Works with multiple monitors. - Landscape keyboard (shake in landscape mode to show) - Scroll pad - Left and Right mouse buttons - Multitouch gestures (scroll & right click) There is also a PRO version which features: - Tech support & Free updates - Application switcher (works just like the dock in OS X) - File Browser - Advanced, programmable multitouch gestures, including all found in Lion - Media Remote (w/vol up/down and eject buttons) - Web Remote - Numeric keyboard - Modifier Keys - Programmable hotkeys (can be set to run a program or keyboard combination) - Sleep/Wake your computer - And much, much, much more. View our demo video and website to see all that Mobile Mouse can do for you. Requirements: - iOS 3.2+ - Mac OS X 10.6+ (Intel) - Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64bit) - WIFI router (works best on a local area network or Ad hoc network) - Mobile Mouse Server Software ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** you will need to download the server application from : http://www.mobilemouse.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE. We cannot provide technical support for the free version. If you are having problems, please take a look at our troubleshooting section on the website as well as the user forums, or consider purchasing the PRO version. Visit our site for demos and setup instructions. Provides remote control capabilities for programs like iTunes, VLC, Front Row, Windows Media Center, WinAmp, Firefox, Safari, boxee, PowerPoint, Keynote, and much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FullControl at 4.5 against Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s 3.8. FullControl also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 48%) and ratings volume (219 vs 10). Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) asks for nothing beyond the download.
FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 219 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 48% of Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s.
FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FullControl | Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (219 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 47.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 219 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Burelli | R.P.A. Tech |
Customer experience
FullControl
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)
Bugs and requests
FullControl
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Certain commands not working as intended
Requested features
5 requests- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Allow remote login and power on/off
- Improve UI and customization options
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FullControl
- Pro upgrade$1.99
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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