Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote vs AIFA i

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

AIFA i

Control your home appliances like TVs, air conditioners, and stereos remotely via the internet. This application requires a specific hardware box to function, offering a user-friendly interface and extensive compatibility with major brands worldwide.

Highlights
  • IoT application
  • Control home appliances remotely
  • User-friendly interface
  • Compatible with major brands
  • Code-auto-searching
  • Create schedules and macros
Features
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i-Ctrl (Wi-Fi remote control box) Control your home devices from anywhere via internet. i-Ctrl, My Life. Hundreds of remote controls in one App! * This App is compatible with the AIFA i-Ctrl box hardware. Key Features: ● IoT application ● Use your iPhone or iPad to control your home appliances like TV, DVD, TopBox, Air Conditioner, Stereo etc. ● User-friendly App interface for TV/TOP/DVD/AUX/AC/LEARNING ● Updated code database embed that is compatible with all main brands in the world including SONY, PANASONIC, LG , SHARP, SAMSUNG, TOSHIBA etc. ● Code-Auto-searching function ● 8 favourite channels for you to setup ● Learning Function - you can copy key functions from your original remote control ● Wide-angle IR transmitter ● Create Schedules to control your home appliances even while you are sleeping ● Create Macros to control all your appliances with one button How To Use 1. Download the APP "AIFA WIFI Remote Control Box” from App Store and open it. 2. Power on your Wifi control box and press the setup button on the bottom of the box. 3. Go to “First time setup” in the app and enter your wifi network password. 4. If the connection succeeds, the LED (in your box) will keep lighting up and you are ready to connect to it. Specification: 1. USB posting device host interface. 2. Size: 101mm x 101mm x 26mm 3. Cable length : 120cm 4. Suggestion: USB charger, supply output 5V, 1A. 5. WiFi frequency : Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 6. Manufacturer : AIFA TECHNOLOGY CORP. 7. Website : http://www.aifa.com.tw 8. Email : aifa@aifa.com.tw 9. Origin : Taiwan (Materials comply with RoHS EU environmental standards) Product Information: Support IOS 7.0 or higher For more information please visit our website!

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Remote4 screens
AIFA i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Mouse Remote at 3.8 against AIFA i's 1.5. Mobile Mouse Remote also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 37%) and ratings volume (78 vs 2). AIFA i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. AIFA i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Mouse Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 2, 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 37% of AIFA i's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, AIFA i every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Mouse Remote versus AIFA i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse RemoteAIFA i
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (78 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechAifa technology corp.

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse Remote

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

AIFA i

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral20.4%
Negative42.9%

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

AIFA i

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
None

AIFA i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AIFA i free?
AIFA i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or AIFA i?
Mobile Mouse Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while AIFA i averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote or AIFA i have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor AIFA i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or AIFA i?
Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and AIFA i every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and AIFA i on October 1, 2026.

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