Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote vs TV Surf Remote

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse Remote

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
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a wireless trackpad mouse, remote control, keyboard, and MUCH more for your Mac or Windows PC. Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your media player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse works as a fully functional mutitouch trackpad mouse, as well as an AirMouse, allowing you to control your computer with the motion of your hand. The accompanying Apple Watch app includes a trackpad, application switcher, as well as media and presentation remotes, giving you complete control over your computer and advanced presentation controls all on your wrist. Mobile Mouse was the original wireless trackpad app for iOS, launched in 2009, and has been downloaded by over a million users worldwide. Features: • Wireless control over your entire computer • Multi-touch trackpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes) • Air Mouse (works with the motion of your hand) • OS X style application switcher (works just like the dock in OS X) • Automatic local network and peer-to-peer connectivity • Cloud Connect for access over the internet and cellular networks • QR Code Web Remote. Scan a QR code to control your Mac from any mobile web browser without installing an app • Album artwork and track info for current playing song for Apple Music and Spotify • Apple Watch App (Trackpad/Media/Presentation control) • Live text/image scanner. Insert live text, photos, QR/UPC codes, and documents in any application using your iPhone camera. • Photo and text Sync. Send content from your computer directly to your iOS device. Call a phone number on your computer, push an address from your computer to your Maps app. • Remote file Browser • Media Remote & Web Remote • Presentation Remote • Numeric keyboard • Programmable hotkeys • Password protection • Pressure sensitive graphic Tablet for Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Pixelmator, and more. (iPad only, requires Apple Pencil) • Control media websites such as YouTube, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix • And much, much, much, much more. Apple Watch App • Trackpad with full mouse control and scrolling • Basic Presentation mode supports next/back with any presentation software • Media remote supports play and volume controls • Apple Music & Spotify remote supports album art and track info • Application switcher lets you switch to any running app. Apps can be filtered to show all running apps, or just the ones that have remotes ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** You will need to download the server application from: mobilemouse.com IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTION, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE, OR USE THE CONTACT FORM TO ASK FOR HELP. Privacy Policy: https://mobilemouse.com/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://mobilemouse.com/terms.html

About

TV Surf Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your streaming device. Navigate menus, control cursors with touch or motion, and type text directly from your phone for an enhanced entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone remote control
  • D-Pad navigation
  • Trackpad cursor control
  • Gyro Smart Motion control
  • On-screen keyboard input
  • HD clarity media management
Features
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TVSurf is the revolutionary streaming device that people everywhere are falling in love with. And what’s not to love? Well, now there’s even more to love with the convenient TVSurf Remote app! Enjoy all your media entertainment in stunning HD clarity, but manage it all with your smartphone! The TVSurf Remote enhances your movie nights by converting your smartphone into a handy remote control. Use it to navigate your TVSurf menu and library for improved functionality and ease of use. Multi-functional and high-performance, the TVSurf Remote was designed to make your TVSurf entertainment experience better, and it flat out does! With multiple performance settings, you can be assured that you’ll find the one that’s just right for you: - D-Pad: 4 navigational buttons like on your standard remote control - Trackpad: simply touch your mobile screen to control your TV cursor - Gyro Smart Motion: move or wave your hand to control the TV cursor - Keyboard: input text on your TV by using your mobile phone’s keyboard TVSurf is great. But combined with the TVSurf Remote, it’s downright amazing. If you’re looking to get even more out of your TVSurf media streamer (which you should be!), you owe it to yourself to check out the must-have TVSurf Remote.

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Remote4 screens
TV Surf Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Mouse Remote at 3.8 against TV Surf Remote's 1.0. Mobile Mouse Remote also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 1). TV Surf Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mobile Mouse Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TV Surf Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Mouse Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, TV Surf Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Mouse Remote versus TV Surf Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse RemoteTV Surf Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (78 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechThink Tech Sales Limited

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse Remote

All ratings78 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative23.9%

TV Surf Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Mobile Mouse Remote

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

TV Surf Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

TV Surf Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Surf Remote free?
TV Surf Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or TV Surf Remote?
Mobile Mouse Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while TV Surf Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote or TV Surf Remote have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor TV Surf Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or TV Surf Remote?
Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and TV Surf Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and TV Surf Remote on September 21, 2026.

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