Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro vs XboxPad

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

XboxPad

Features
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Turn your smartphone into a fully-functional, ultra-low-latency wireless gaming controller for Windows PC! Whether you want to play the latest AAA titles on Steam, dive into classic retro games on Windows Emulators, or simply need a backup gamepad, [App Name] has you covered. By supporting both XInput and DInput protocols, it perfectly emulates an official Xbox Controller, giving you the ultimate gaming experience without buying extra hardware. Key Features: Full Xbox Emulation: Fully compatible with any PC game that supports Xbox controllers, including Windows Store and Steam games. XInput & DInput Support: Seamlessly switch between modern XInput and classic DirectInput protocols to support both modern titles and retro emulators. mDNS Auto-Discovery: No manual IP typing required. Fire up the server on your PC, open the app, and connect instantly over your local Wi-Fi. Fully Customizable Layout: Don’t like the default setup? Resize, reposition, and rebind every button, D-pad, and analog stick to fit your hands perfectly. Lag-Free Performance: Optimized network protocols ensure snappy response times and competitive, low-latency gaming. Perfect For: PC Gamers: Use it as a player-2 controller for couch co-op. Emulator Enthusiasts: Perfect for RetroArch, PCSX2, RPCS3, Dolphin, and other Windows emulation software. Gamers on the Go: Play your PC games anywhere in the house.

Screenshots

Remote Mouse Pro4 screens
XboxPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XboxPad at $4.99 against Remote Mouse Pro's $14.99. XboxPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Remote Mouse Pro's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On ads, 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

Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99 and XboxPad $4.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. XboxPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, XboxPad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Remote Mouse Pro versus XboxPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse ProXboxPad
Price$14.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮荷芬 赵

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

XboxPad

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

XboxPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse Pro free?
Remote Mouse Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is XboxPad free?
XboxPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Mouse Pro or XboxPad have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro nor XboxPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro or XboxPad?
Remote Mouse Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and XboxPad weekly. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and XboxPad on October 7, 2026.

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