Mobile Mouse vs Guru Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Mouse
Transform your iPad into a wireless remote and trackpad for your Mac or PC. Control media, browse the web, and switch between applications with ease from your couch. Offers advanced features like a full-fledged dock and application-specific keys.
- Full-screen touchpad
- Application switcher dock
- Media remote
- Web remote
- Pressure sensitive graphic tablet
- Notification Center widget
- Programmable hotkeys
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPad into a wireless remote and trackpad for your computer! Sit back and use this remote to surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse is an essential part of any home theater computer. Mobile Mouse uses an innovative application notification system to let the iPhone know what program you are running at any time and show the appropriate keys for that program. This allows Mobile Mouse to provide a single screen remote for controlling ALL your media and web applications. Mobile Mouse features a full-fledged dock, just like you'd find on your Mac! Mobile Mouse supports all the most popular web and media programs for the Mac and PC. Features: - Touchpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes) - Application switcher (works just like the dock in OS X) - File Browser - Album artwork and track info for current playing song for iTunes and Spotify - Notification Center widget - Supports Bluetooth, WIFI-Direct, USB without the need for a router (In-app purchase, OS X only, please see requirements) - Pressure sensitive graphic Tablet for Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchbook, Pixelmator, and more. - Control media websites such as YouTube, Pandora, Hulu, Netflix - Landscape keyboard (shake in landscape mode to show) - Media Remote - Web Remote - Numeric keyboard - Application notifications - Remote keyboard with function and arrow keys - Programmable hotkeys (can be set to run a program or keyboard combination) - Scroll pad & Mouse Buttons - Multi-touch mouse gestures (Including all OS X gestures) - Modifier Keys - On screen typing - Sleep/Wake your computer - Password protection - Custom sensitivity settings - Foreign language keyboards - Supports Bonjour or static IP - No screen size limitation. Works with multiple monitors. - And much, much more. *** Mobile Mouse is GUARANTEED to be the most advanced and feature-rich remote/trackpad app for iOS *** View our demo video and website to see all that Mobile Air Mouse can do for you. Requirements: - iOS 10+ - Mac OS X 10.14+ (Intel/Apple Silicon) - Windows 8+ (32/64bit) - WIFI router (works best on a local area network or Ad hoc network) - Mobile Mouse Server Software ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** You will need to download the server application from : http://www.mobilemouse.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CONNECTING PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE, THEN USE THE CONTACT FORM ON OUR SITE IF YOU ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. Visit our site for demos and setup instructions. Provides remote control capabilities for programs like iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, VLC, Quicktime, Keynote, Powerpoint, Windows Media Center, WinAmp, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Kodi, Uber, Lyft, and many more
Guru Remote
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, fast remote for your Smart TV. Guru Remote connects directly to supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen TVs over your local network, giving you the controls you need without searching for the physical remote. KEY FEATURES • D-pad navigation and OK • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Home and Back navigation • Playback controls • Input and source controls • Touchpad for smooth pointer navigation • TV keyboard input where supported • Save your TVs for quick access • Automatic reconnection • Haptic feedback • Light and dark appearance EASY CONNECTION Guru Remote discovers compatible TVs on your local network and guides you through pairing. Your iPhone can connect over Wi-Fi while your TV can be connected by Wi-Fi or Ethernet. If automatic discovery isn't available on your network, you can connect to a supported TV manually using its IP address. COMPATIBILITY Guru Remote is designed for supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen Smart TVs. Some controls and features may vary depending on your TV model, firmware version, installed TV apps, and network configuration. GURUREMOTE PRO Some advanced convenience and personalization features require GuruRemote Pro through an in-app purchase. Guru Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LG Electronics or Samsung Electronics. Privacy Policy: https://guru-apps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://guru-apps.com/gururemote-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Guru Remote at Free against Mobile Mouse's $2.99. Guru Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Mobile Mouse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Guru Remote is free to download; Mobile Mouse costs $2.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Guru Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Guru Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Mouse | Guru Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R.P.A. Tech | GuruApps, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Mobile Mouse
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cursor movement issues and unresponsiveness
- Compatibility problems with certain Windows setups
- Keyboard input bugs like unexpected capitalization
Requested features
4 requests- Add more customizable gestures and shortcuts
- Improve compatibility with Windows 7 and newer
- Integrate better media controls (volume, playback, etc.)
- Allow screen mirroring or remote desktop functionality
Guru Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mobile Mouse
- Advanced Communications$0.99
- Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
Guru Remote
- GuruRemote Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- GuruRemote Pro Lifetime$24.99
Questions
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