Comparison

Mouse Agent vs PhoneMouse

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

Head to head
About

Mouse Agent

Control your PC or Mac mouse remotely from your mobile device. Adjust volume, capture screens, and even use your phone as a laser pointer during presentations. Zoom in on your computer screen for precise control from a distance.

Highlights
  • Remote mouse control
  • Screen capture
  • Volume adjustment
  • Gyroscope laser pointer
  • Screen magnification
  • Remote power control
  • Password protection
Features
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Mouse Agent can remotely control the mouse of PC or Mac. You can also capture screens or adjust the volume when watching a movie. When presenting, you can enable the gyroscope function and use it like a laser pointer. The screen magnification feature allows you to make a correct click from a distance. FEATURES • Works under WiFi / 3G / LTE / Bluetooth LE(macOS 10.10+) • Multiple users can have simultaneous connections • Support Gyroscope Mouse • It is possible to watching monitor from a distance by zooming the pc screen (x2~x5 zoom) • Connect via IP or QR code • Power Off / Sleep / Restart / Log Off Remotely • Password Protection • Screen Capture SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • OS X 10.6 or later • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 with 32/64bit • iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad • Computer and iPhone or iPod touch must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network • Mouse Agent Server program must be installed and running on the computer you want to use • Supported Bluetooth LE : macOS 10.10 or later, Windows PC not supported. Getting started with Mouse Agent • YouTube : https://youtu.be/-HIL_bBjauQ

About

PhoneMouse

Features
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REQUIRES MAC APP — Download PhoneMouse on your Mac too. One purchase covers both! Never be stuck without a mouse again. PhoneMouse turns your iPhone into a wireless mouse for your Mac — perfect for presentations, travel, or when you forget your mouse at home. TWO CONTROL MODES • Gyro Mode – Wave your phone like a magic wand to control the cursor • Trackpad Mode – Use your screen as a wireless trackpad EASY SETUP 1. Download PhoneMouse on both your iPhone and Mac 2. Select your Mac from the app 3. Start controlling instantly PERFECT FOR • Presentations and demos • Couch computing • Travel and remote work • Emergency backup No subscriptions. No ads. One purchase for iPhone + Mac.

Screenshots

Mouse Agent4 screens
PhoneMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneMouse at none against Mouse Agent's 1. PhoneMouse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Mouse Agent's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mouse Agent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhoneMouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse Agent ships an update every 2 weeks, PhoneMouse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mouse Agent versus PhoneMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse AgentPhoneMouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSang Hyun JunBenjamin Nærø

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Agent

One-time1
  • Remove banner$4.99
None

PhoneMouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mouse Agent free?
Mouse Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoneMouse free?
PhoneMouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mouse Agent or PhoneMouse have ads?
Neither Mouse Agent nor PhoneMouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mouse Agent or PhoneMouse?
Mouse Agent ships an update every 2 weeks, and PhoneMouse every 4 days. Most recently, Mouse Agent was updated on October 9, 2026 and PhoneMouse on October 8, 2026.

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