Comparison

Connect My Computer vs VMouse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
  • Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • International keyboard support
  • Unlimited server configurations
  • Auto-reconnect
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
VMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Connect My Computer versus VMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerVMouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings)4.1 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileWilson Lei

Customer experience

Connect My Computer

All ratings98 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews735 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.7%

VMouse

All ratings38 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

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

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
2 purchases

VMouse

One-time2
  • Ad Free$0.99
  • VMouse Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMouse free?
VMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect My Computer or VMouse?
VMouse is rated higher. Connect My Computer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while VMouse averages 4.1 from 38 ratings.
Do Connect My Computer or VMouse have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor VMouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or VMouse?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and VMouse every 2 months. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 20, 2026 and VMouse on August 21, 2026.

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