Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro vs Handy Connect

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
Currently charting
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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

Handy Connect

This utility app facilitates the setup of a specific device via Wi-Fi. It allows users to view and modify their Connection Key for online control. The app is designed for managing a particular hardware companion.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device setup
  • View Connection Key
  • Change Connection Key
  • Online device control
Features
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The Handy companion app lets you setup up your Handy device with Wi-Fi connection. You can also see and change your Connection Key to control you device once online.

Screenshots

Remote Mouse Pro4 screens
Handy Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Mouse Pro at 67% against Handy Connect's 0%. Remote Mouse Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 10). Handy Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse Pro has 4.7K ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Handy Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Handy Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Remote Mouse Pro versus Handy Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse ProHandy Connect
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better2.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer耀 阮Sweet Tech as

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%

Handy Connect

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Handy Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Handy Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse Pro free?
Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Handy Connect free?
Handy Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse Pro or Handy Connect?
Remote Mouse Pro is rated higher. Remote Mouse Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Handy Connect averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse Pro or Handy Connect have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro nor Handy Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro or Handy Connect?
Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Handy Connect every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Handy Connect on June 1, 2026.

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