Comparison

Mobile Mouse vs Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Automate tasks, launch apps, and manage your digital world with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Live screen view for remote computer interaction
  • Customizable control panels and shortcuts
  • Siri Shortcuts and timer automation
  • Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
Features
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Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Control more from one app - now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard turns your Apple devices into a simple, powerful remote for TVs, streaming devices, Apple TV, Mac, Windows PC, and iPad. Use it from the couch, at your desk, during a presentation, or anywhere you want faster control. TV and Streaming Remote Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac as a remote for supported TVs, streamers, and Apple TV. Works with Apple TV plus supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices. Android TV and Google TV examples include Sony, TCL, Philips, and Xiaomi - just a few of the brands that use the platform. - Navigate with a smooth touchpad - Control volume, playback, and media - Type searches and passwords with the keyboard - Launch Apple TV apps quickly - Keep one remote ready across your devices Older Apple TV models such as Gen 1-3 require one-time PIN entry using a physical remote. Mac and PC Control Control your computer over Wi-Fi with a remote, mouse, keyboard, and custom panels built for the apps you use. - Use your device as a wireless mouse and keyboard - Adjust volume, playback, and tracks - View your computer screen live - Take screenshots remotely - Launch or quit apps, open menus, and run shortcuts - Create custom panels and automation scripts - Schedule actions with timers Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get iPad Control Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control another iPad over Bluetooth. - Type, navigate, and control playback - Adjust volume and media - Keep a second device useful in creative, work, or entertainment setups Why You'll Love It - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Remote control for TVs, streamers, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and iPad - Touchpad, keyboard, media controls, shortcuts, and automation - Custom control panels for apps, websites, and workflows - Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections System Requirements - iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Supported Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices - Android TV and Google TV devices, including examples from Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, and more - Apple TV: all models supported - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - iPad control: Bluetooth connection Privacy Policy: https://rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://rs.ltd/terms Take Control One app. All your screens. Ready on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mobile Mouse at $2.99 against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Mobile Mouse also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Mobile Mouse costs $2.99 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro $39.99 up front. Mobile Mouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Mobile Mouse's written reviews are positive against 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Mobile Mouse versus Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile MouseRemote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro
Price$2.99 — better$39.99
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative29.8%

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

All ratings5,423 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Mobile Mouse

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great for media center control
  • 💡 Useful keyboard and trackpad features
  • 👍 Replaces need for wireless keyboard/mouse

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🔋 High resource usage on host computer
  • 👎 Lacks intuitive gestures and controls

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Fantastic
  • 🔒 Reliable
  • 💡 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing interface

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

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on startup
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Mouse pointer gets stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Linux/Unix
  • Improve touch screen control
  • Integrate with more third-party apps
  • Enhance remote desktop functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Mouse

One-time2
  • Advanced Communications$0.99
  • Pro Presentation Mode$1.99
None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse free?
Mobile Mouse costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Mobile Mouse averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse nor Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse or Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro?
Mobile Mouse ships an update every 3 months, and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Mobile Mouse was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro on October 26, 2026.

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