# Mobile Mouse Remote vs Tap Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mobile Mouse Remote at free against Tap Remote's free with in-app purchases. Mobile Mouse Remote also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and ratings volume (78 vs 6). Tap Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Mouse Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tap Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Mobile Mouse Remote against 3.8 for Tap Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Mobile Mouse Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tap Remote's.

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, Tap Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse Remote | Tap Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556/reviews) | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [Eun Ah Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437313317) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Mouse Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556)

Transform your phone into a wireless remote and mouse for your computer. Control your media, browse the web, or present with ease from your couch. Essential for home theater PCs and presenters.

**Highlights:** Trackpad mouse, Remote keyboard, Modifier keys, On-screen typing, Password protection, Multitouch gestures

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Useful for controlling PC from a distance
- 🚀 Fully functional free version
- 👍 Works on both Mac and PC

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Constant nagging to upgrade to pro version
- 🐛 Buggy keyboard with issues like auto-capitalization
- 👎 Unreliable performance, especially on Windows 10

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes computer when connected
- Incompatible with certain firewall and antivirus settings
- Fails to detect or connect to computer in many cases

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Customizable keyboard and mouse settings
- Improved compatibility with various devices and OSes
- Better troubleshooting and support documentation


### Tap Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-remote/id1084877796)

Transform your iOS device into a comprehensive remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage your computer's mouse, keyboard, trackpad, system dock, and favorite media applications. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks desktop mirroring and presentation controls.

**Highlights:** Simulated Mouse with click functions, Trackpad with two-finger scrolling, Keyboard with multiple layouts, Media app control, Mac system Dock control, Desktop mirroring (Pro feature), Presentation remote (Pro feature)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Remote - Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?

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

### Is Tap Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or Tap Remote?

Mobile Mouse Remote and Tap Remote are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 78 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Mobile Mouse Remote or Tap Remote have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor Tap Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or Tap Remote?

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Tap Remote every 7 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tap Remote on June 1, 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.*