Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote vs HID HOP

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

HID HOP

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer. Control your device from a distance with features like media controls and secure PIN protection. Works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Highlights
  • Full keyboard with special keys
  • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click
  • Media controls
  • Secure PIN-protected connection
  • Low-latency response
  • Works with any USB HID computer
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer with HID-HOP. Connect to the HID-HOP USB dongle via Bluetooth and control your computer from across the room – perfect for presentations, media centers, or couch computing. FEATURES: • Full keyboard with special keys and shortcuts • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click and scrolling • Media controls for play/pause, volume, and track navigation • Secure PIN-protected connection with encrypted Bluetooth • Low-latency response for smooth, real-time control • Works with any computer that supports USB HID devices REQUIREMENTS: • HID-HOP USB dongle (nRF52840-based hardware) • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • iOS 15.0 or later HOW IT WORKS: 1. Plug the HID-HOP dongle into your computer's USB port 2. Open the app and scan for your dongle 3. Enter your security PIN to pair 4. Start typing and controlling! The dongle appears as a standard USB keyboard and mouse to your computer – no drivers or software installation required. Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for: • Home theater and media center control • Presentations and meetings • Controlling computers from a distance • Accessibility and convenience Open source firmware available at github.com/nathanabrewer

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Remote4 screens
HID HOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HID HOP at 5.0 against Mobile Mouse Remote's 3.8. HID HOP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. HID HOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HID HOP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, HID HOP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Mouse Remote versus HID HOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse RemoteHID HOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (81 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechNathan Brewer

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

HID HOP

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$24.991 Year
None

HID HOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HID HOP free?
HID HOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or HID HOP?
HID HOP is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while HID HOP averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote or HID HOP have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor HID HOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or HID HOP?
Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and HID HOP weekly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and HID HOP on October 30, 2026.

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