Connect My Computer vs VMouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect My Computer
Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.
- Remote Mac control from iOS
- Trackpad mouse cursor control
- Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
- Functional keyboard shortcuts
- Virtual mouse buttons
- International keyboard support
- Mac OS X login
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.
VMouse
Transform your iOS device into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your computer. Effortlessly control your PC from a distance, ideal for media centers or presentations. It connects via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for extra hardware.
- Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
- Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Multi-touch gestures
- International keyboard support
- Unlimited server configurations
- Auto-reconnect
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VMouse turns your iOS device into a Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard. It is perfect for controlling your Home Theater PC while seated at your couch. Since it works over Wi-Fi, no extra adapters are needed. Features: - Works with Windows/Linux PC that is running VNC server. We recommend installing TightVNC. - Works with macOS Apple Remote Desktop. - Multi-touch trackpad. - Supports international keyboard. - Unlimited VNC server configurations. - Auto reconnect to the last computer. - Send combo keys such as Ctrl/Shift + F1 ~ F12. With programs such as 3RVX, you can map the combo keys to control your PC's volume, launch programs and much more. Supported gestures: - Two finger tap for right click. - Two finger drag for scrolling. - One finger long press to start dragging. Setup: - Install and set up a VNC server on the PC you want to control. We recommend TightVNC. - Add VNC server configuration in VMouse app. - Connect and start controlling your PC remotely. - Quit VMouse app to disconnect from PC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VMouse at 4.1 against Connect My Computer's 3.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VMouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VMouse holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Connect My Computer's written reviews are positive against 63% of VMouse's.
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, VMouse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect My Computer | VMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (98 ratings) | 4.1 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | Wilson Lei |
Customer experience
Connect My Computer
VMouse
Bugs and requests
Connect My Computer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Authentication failures with complex passwords
- Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups
Requested features
4 requests- Remote wake/sleep functionality
- Integrated file transfer
- Improved multi-monitor support
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
VMouse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect My Computer
- Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
VMouse
- Ad Free$0.99
- VMouse Pro$3.99
Questions
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