Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote vs PC Pointer

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

PC Pointer

Control your computer remotely with your phone. Move the cursor with free air motion, use the on-screen keyboard, and configure custom buttons and gestures for efficient interaction. Works with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Highlights
  • Air mouse cursor control
  • On-screen keyboard input
  • Configurable gestures and buttons
  • Cross-platform server software
  • One-handed operation
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PC Pointer is a new way to easily and efficiently interact with your Mac, Windows or Linux computer remotely. It is designed to be operable using one hand, so you can sit back and enjoy a drink while controlling your computer. Enjoy the fastest and most efficent way to control your cursor using free movement of your phone in the air. Connect your computer to your big screen and control the cursor, use the on-screen keyboard to easily type, enter passwords and search conveniently, choose and configure a range of buttons and gestures such as play/pause, increase/decrease volume, next/previous track and more. Features - Fast and efficient way to control your computer mouse using your phone's free motion in the air without needing a surface - 12 different configurable gestures allow you to use the app and send commands to your computer with minimum glances at the phone screen - Use your phone's onscreen keyboard to type on your computer (no more pain trying to type something using a TV remote) - Configurable button rows to complement the functionality and add shortcuts for commonly used actions - Cross Platform: Server application available for Windows, Mac and GNU/Linux, head over to pcpointer.com to download the corresponding server software for your computer. - One time fee to unlock Pro features. No subscriptions. Ever!

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Remote4 screens
PC Pointer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mobile Mouse Remote at free against PC Pointer's free with in-app purchases. Mobile Mouse Remote also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%). PC Pointer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Mouse Remote versus PC Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse RemotePC Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechSeyed Modarres

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse Remote

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

PC Pointer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

PC Pointer

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
1 purchases

PC Pointer

One-time1
  • PC Pointer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PC Pointer free?
PC Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote or PC Pointer have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor PC Pointer shows ads.

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