Mobile Mouse Remote vs G Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Trackpad mouse
- Remote keyboard
- Modifier keys
- On-screen typing
- Password protection
- Multitouch gestures
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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
G Remote Controller
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against Mobile Mouse Remote's 2. G Remote Controller also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mobile Mouse Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, G Remote Controller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Mouse Remote | G Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R.P.A. Tech | Gabriel Castillo |
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
G Remote Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mobile Mouse Remote
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
G Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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