# Mobile Mouse Remote vs BenQ Smart Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Mouse Remote at 66% against BenQ Smart Controller's 0%. Mobile Mouse Remote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). BenQ Smart Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mobile Mouse Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Mobile Mouse Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of BenQ Smart Controller's.

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, BenQ Smart Controller every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse Remote | BenQ Smart Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556/reviews)** | [1.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benq-smart-controller/id649753046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [BenQ Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/503100832) |

## 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 | $24.99 | 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


### BenQ Smart Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benq-smart-controller/id649753046)

Transform your mobile device into a smart remote for compatible BenQ projectors. Effortlessly switch between d-pad, touchpad, and keyboard with voice input for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Mobile smart remote control, D-pad mode, Touchpad mode, Keyboard with voice input, Compatibility with JD-130/JD-150/JM-250

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?

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

### Is BenQ Smart Controller free?

BenQ Smart Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or BenQ Smart Controller?

Mobile Mouse Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BenQ Smart Controller averages 1.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse Remote or BenQ Smart Controller have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor BenQ Smart Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or BenQ Smart Controller?

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and BenQ Smart Controller every 5 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and BenQ Smart Controller on November 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.*