Comparison

Remote Mouse vs VS_UFO

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

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse

Transform your mobile device into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control media, presentations, and browse the web from afar with multi-touch gestures and specialty panels. Offers an elegant solution for remote computer control.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad control
  • Multi-touch gesture support
  • Media and browser remote panels
  • Gyroscope mouse functionality
  • Clipboard synchronization
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Features
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Remote Mouse™ turns your mobile device into a powerful remote control app for your PC or Mac. Use your phone or tablet as a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad — complete with multi-touch gestures and media controls. Whether you're watching movies, controlling a presentation, or browsing the web from your couch, Remote Mouse™ offers an effortless way to control your computer remotely. With over 20 million users and featured by CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse™ offers one of the most elegant solutions to computer control from mobile. What you can do: Mouse • Control the cursor like a real PC mouse • Move using your phone’s gyroscope (Gyro Mouse) • Left-handed mode support Keyboard • Type remotely in any language • Use voice input (if supported by your soft keyboard) • Send system and app shortcuts • Adaptive layouts for Mac or PC • Use your phone as a remote keyboard for your computer Touchpad • Simulates Apple Magic Trackpad • Supports multi-touch gestures • Ideal wireless touchpad app for remote navigation Specialty Panels • Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more. • Browser Remote: Navigate Chrome, Firefox, and Opera • App Switcher: Launch and switch between apps • Power Options: Shut down, sleep, or restart remotely • Clipboard Sync: Copy and paste text/images across devices Other features • Control volume using physical phone buttons • Secure the connection with a password • Reorder specialty panels • Customize your remote with personal wallpapers Connection & Compatibility • Connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Connect by IP address, QR code, or connection history • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux Easy to set up: 1. Download and install Remote Mouse for desktop on your computer: [https://remotemouse.net](https://remotemouse.net) 2. Launch the desktop version (it runs in the background) 3. Connect your mobile device to your computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

About

VS_UFO

Control a toy quadrocopter in real-time using Wi-Fi. Stream live video directly from the drone to your device.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi quadrocopter control
  • Real-time video transfer
  • Live video streaming
Features
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A toy quadrocopter control by wifi with video transfer real time.

Screenshots

Remote Mouse4 screens
VS_UFO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse at 4.6 against VS_UFO's 2.9. Remote Mouse also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and ratings volume (19K vs 32). VS_UFO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. VS_UFO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Remote Mouse's written reviews are positive against 40% of VS_UFO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, VS_UFO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Mouse versus VS_UFO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote MouseVS_UFO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better2.9 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better32
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Remote Mouse

All ratings18,814 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews2,166 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.9%

VS_UFO

All ratings32 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Remote Mouse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard not working in certain apps
  • Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inability to connect via Bluetooth
  • Unexpected charges and subscription issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve compatibility with VPNs
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  • Save last connected PC information

VS_UFO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Mouse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Pro Membership (1 Year)7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
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  • Unlock Web Remote$1.99
None

VS_UFO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VS_UFO free?
VS_UFO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or VS_UFO?
Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while VS_UFO averages 2.9 from 32 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse or VS_UFO have ads?
Remote Mouse shows ads; VS_UFO does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or VS_UFO?
Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and VS_UFO fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on November 10, 2026 and VS_UFO on November 2, 2026.

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