# Remote Mouse vs SoundWise

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse at 4.6 against SoundWise's 2.9. Remote Mouse also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and ratings volume (19K vs 12). SoundWise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SoundWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 12, 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 SoundWise's.

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, SoundWise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Mouse | SoundWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews)** | [2.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwise/id1106724576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) | [Foneric Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480202268) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596)

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

**Highlights:** Simulated mouse and touchpad, Wireless keyboard input, Cross-device clipboard, Media and web remote panels, Application switcher, Power options control, Gyro mouse functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Membership (1 Year) | $13.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customize Wallpaper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Remote Panel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Web Remote | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Responsive and precise
- 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
- 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywalling basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with VPNs


### SoundWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwise/id1106724576)

This application offers control and update capabilities for specific PLX1, AC3, AC1, and AC1S devices. It allows users to manage their compatible audio hardware.

**Highlights:** Device control, Firmware updates, PLX1 support, AC3 support, AC1 support, AC1S support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Mouse free?

Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoundWise free?

SoundWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or SoundWise?

Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while SoundWise averages 2.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Remote Mouse or SoundWise have ads?

Remote Mouse shows ads; SoundWise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or SoundWise?

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and SoundWise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on October 21, 2026 and SoundWise on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*