Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro vs AnyDesk Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse Pro

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and application switching. Seamlessly transfer text and images between devices.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse, keyboard, and touchpad
  • Gyro mouse control
  • Cross-device clipboard for text and images
  • Specialized control panels (media, web, apps)
  • Remote power options (shutdown, restart)
  • Supports multiple operating systems
Features
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Remote Mouse™ transforms your mobile phone or tablet into an easy-to-use remote control for your computer, complete with a cross-device clipboard that enables seamless text and image transfer across platforms. It mimics the functions of a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad, and also offers various specialized control panels that enhance your control over specific operations. The small features, designed for one-handed use or intuitive operations, will delight you. Featured on CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse is recognized as one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly computer remote apps. With over 20 million users worldwide, it's a trusted choice for effortless computer control. Whether you're watching a movie online, giving a presentation, or shutting down your computer with one click, nothing can be more convenient than having a mobile phone remote at your fingertips. Mouse • Fully simulated mouse function • Gyro mouse is a feature that allows you to move the mouse cursor with a gyro sensor • Left-handed mode Keyboard • Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages • Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports speech recognition • Supports sending various shortcuts • Displays different keypads for Mac or PC Touchpad • Simulates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures Specialty Control Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more, automatically adapting to what’s playing. • Web Remote: Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs • Power Options: Supports remotely shutting down, sleeping, restarting, and logging off • Cross-device Clipboard: Allows for the transfer of text and images between your computer and mobile device Other Features • Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control • Set a password for the connection • Customizable wallpaper Connection Method • Connect via IP address or QR code • Connect via history Operating Environment • Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux • Works under Wi-Fi or Bluetooth To Get Started 1. Visit https://www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server software. 2. Install and run the computer server software. 3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network or use Bluetooth to pair with your computer.

About

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Access and control your computers remotely from any location. This secure and reliable software offers high performance and low latency, suitable for IT professionals and personal users alike. It's designed for seamless connections, whether for work, study, or support.

Highlights
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Secure and reliable connections
  • High performance and low latency
  • Ad-free for personal use
  • Banking-standard encryption
  • On-Premises or Cloud deployment
Features
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Powerful Remote Assistance Software. Whether you're in the office next door or on the other side of the world, remote access via AnyDesk makes the connection possible. Secure and reliable, for IT professionals as well as private users. AnyDesk is ad-free and free for personal use. Whether you're in IT support, working from home, or a student studying remotely, AnyDesk's remote desktop software has a solution for you, allowing you to connect to remote devices securely and seamlessly. Quick Start Guide 1. Install and launch AnyDesk on both devices. 2. Enter the AnyDesk-ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Confirm the access request on the remote device. 4. Done. You can now control the remote device remotely. Why AnyDesk? - Outstanding performance - Banking-standard encryption - High frame rates, low latency - In the Cloud or On-Premises

Screenshots

Remote Mouse Pro4 screens
AnyDesk Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AnyDesk Remote Desktop at Free against Remote Mouse Pro's $14.99. AnyDesk Remote Desktop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (28K vs 4.7K). Remote Mouse Pro's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

AnyDesk Remote Desktop is free to download; Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AnyDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyDesk Remote Desktop has 28K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Remote Mouse Pro's written reviews are positive against 43% of AnyDesk Remote Desktop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, AnyDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Remote Mouse Pro versus AnyDesk Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse ProAnyDesk Remote Desktop
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better4.5 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮AnyDesk Software GmbH

Customer experience

Remote Mouse Pro

All ratings4,714 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,717 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.9%

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

All ratings27,827 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews1,710 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative48.2%

User reviews

Remote Mouse Pro

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Surprisingly good design
  • 👍 Handy and versatile
  • 💰 Worth the money
  • 🎨 Customizable
  • 📱 Seamless mobile control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable after updates
  • 💰 Misleading in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Lacking some key features
  • 🔍 Poor customer support

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful remote control
  • 💡 Versatile for personal and business use
  • 👍 Well-designed app
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Reliable remote desktop experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🔒 Concerns about scammers using the app
  • 👎 Difficult to use, especially on mobile
  • 🐛 Buggy keyboard functionality
  • 🔒 Potential security risks if misused

Bugs and requests

Remote Mouse Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cursor jumps and lags
  • Media controls not working
  • Keyboard not functioning properly
  • Frequent disconnections
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add mute button
  • Allow reordering of quick launch apps
  • Improve right-click functionality on Arabic version
  • Implement full keyboard support
  • Add dark mode option

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cursor control issues
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Unexpected disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved support for external monitors on iPad
  • More user-friendly interface, especially on mobile
  • Stronger security measures to prevent misuse

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Mouse Pro

One-time5
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
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  • Unlock Spotify Pad$1.99
  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99
None

AnyDesk Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse Pro free?
Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AnyDesk Remote Desktop free?
AnyDesk Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse Pro or AnyDesk Remote Desktop?
Remote Mouse Pro is rated higher. Remote Mouse Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while AnyDesk Remote Desktop averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.
Do Remote Mouse Pro or AnyDesk Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro nor AnyDesk Remote Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro or AnyDesk Remote Desktop?
Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnyDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and AnyDesk Remote Desktop on September 24, 2026.

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