# Mobile Mouse Remote vs PhonePad

The clearest difference is update cadence: PhonePad at every 2 days against Mobile Mouse Remote's every 3 months. Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (78 vs 3). 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 PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 3.7 for PhonePad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 3, 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 PhonePad's.

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse Remote | PhonePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonepad-computer-remote/id6503354790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [Ibrahim Chiha](https://appshunter.io/developer/923700875) |

## 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


### PhonePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonepad-computer-remote/id6503354790)

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

**Highlights:** iPhone as Mac trackpad, Remote keyboard input, Familiar gestures and controls, Seamless integration with Mac, Intuitive user experience

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?

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

### Is PhonePad free?

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

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

Mobile Mouse Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor PhonePad shows ads.

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

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and PhonePad on October 5, 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.*