Mouse Agent vs Desk Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote mouse control
- Screen capture
- Volume adjustment
- Gyroscope laser pointer
- Screen magnification
- Remote power control
- Password protection
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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
Desk Remote
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Move the cursor, type, control media, switch apps, and more — all without getting up. REQUIRES THE FREE MAC APP Desk Remote comes in two parts. This app runs on your iPhone; the free Desk Remote for Mac companion app runs on your Mac. Open Desk Remote on your iPhone and tap "Send link to my Mac" — the download link goes straight to your computer by AirDrop, Messages or Mail. Get the Mac app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758866900 With both installed, the two find each other over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with zero configuration. Just open the app, tap your Mac, and start controlling. TRACKPAD • Single finger — move the cursor • Two fingers — scroll • Tap — left click • Double tap — double click • Two-finger tap — right click • Long press + drag — click and drag • Pinch — zoom in/out KEYBOARD • Full text input • Modifier keys: Cmd, Ctrl, Option • F1–F12 function keys • Arrow keys • Backspace and special keys MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play / Pause / Next / Previous • Volume up & down • Screen brightness • Mission Control & Spotlight APP LAUNCHER • View all running apps on your Mac • Switch to any app with one tap POWER MENU • Sleep, restart, log out, shut down — remotely CONNECTIVITY • Auto-discovery via Wi-Fi (Bonjour) and Bluetooth LE • Real-time connection status • Instant reconnection Free version includes trackpad, scrolling, clicks, and keyboard input. Upgrade to Pro to unlock media controls, volume, brightness, F-keys, arrow keys, app launcher, power menu, and advanced gestures. Requires the free Desk Remote for Mac app (Mac App Store, macOS 14 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Desk Remote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gelfand.dev/?policy=desk-remote-client
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mouse Agent at none against Desk Remote's shown. Mouse Agent also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mouse Agent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desk Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mouse Agent ships an update every 2 weeks, Desk Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mouse Agent | Desk Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sang Hyun Jun | Daniil Nuzhdin |
In-app purchases
Mouse Agent
- Remove banner$4.99
Desk Remote
- Desk Remote Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Desk Remote Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
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