Comparison

Remote Mouse vs AirDroid Cast

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

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse

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
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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

AirDroid Cast

Seamlessly mirror your device's screen to a computer or other devices across different networks. Share up to five screens simultaneously and even remotely control your mobile from your PC. Supports iOS, Windows, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform screen casting
  • Wireless and USB connection options
  • Remote network mirroring
  • Remote mobile control
  • Simultaneous multi-screen mirroring
  • Web version for browser access
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AirDroid Cast is a cross-platform screen mirroring app. It offers seamless screen mirroring via USB / AirPlay / wireless local and remote network, for all devices, including iOS, ,Windows, and Mac. You can share up to 5 screens simultaneously, and remote control the mobile is supported. AirDroid Cast also has a web version: webcast.airdroid.com, enabling screen sharing to any browser without requiring installation on the receiving device. >>>Key Features of AirDroid Cast -Cross-platform Screen Casting This screencasting app is compatible with multiple systems, including iPhone, Windows, and Mac. Supporting screen mirroring from your iPhone/Mac/Windows to your computer or vice versa without hassle. -Connect Devices wirelessly or via a USB cable This app offers you three distinct connection options: wireless, AirPlay, or USB cable. Connect your devices in a way that works best for you. -Mirror the Screen Remotely with Ease AirDroid Cast also works seamlessly in remote networks, providing greater accessibility for remote collaboration. It enables you to effortlessly share your screen with colleagues from afar, making it easier to collaborate on projects, provide feedback, and make changes in real time. -Control Mobile Devices from Computer With its Control feature, you will fully control your iOS device (iPhone/iPad) screen from a laptop or computer. It helps to relax your hand by not having to hold your phone all the time. AirDroid Cast supports casting a maximum of five devices onto a single screen simultaneously, making it ideal for businesses or individuals who need to multitask efficiently. >>>Perfect for Various Screen Mirroring Occasions -Personal use -Business Meeting -Online class/Education -Live streaming -Movies/Sports video mirroring -Presentation -Gaming -Work from home >>> Payment - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan - The user may manage subscriptions, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription > >>Feedback: For any further suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact us at support@airdroid.com Privacy Policy: https://cast.airdroid.info/#/Privacy EULA: https://cast.airdroid.info/#/Eula Payment Terms: https://cast.airdroid.info/#/Payment

Screenshots

Remote Mouse4 screens
AirDroid Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AirDroid Cast at none against Remote Mouse's shown. AirDroid Cast also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Remote Mouse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and AirDroid Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote Mouse against 4.6 for AirDroid Cast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Remote Mouse's written reviews are positive against 86% of AirDroid Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, AirDroid Cast every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Mouse versus AirDroid Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote MouseAirDroid Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings)4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better2.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED

Customer experience

Remote Mouse

All ratings18,559 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,162 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.8%

AirDroid Cast

All ratings2,304 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,201 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.0%

User reviews

Remote Mouse

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

AirDroid Cast

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Low latency
  • 👍 Reliable
  • 👍 Excellent quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 Lagging/choppy
  • 🔒 Requires subscription
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

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

AirDroid Cast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects frequently
  • Black screen issue
  • Doesn't work with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow interaction with mirrored screen
  • Improve video quality
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for screen rotation
  • Provide more free features

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
4 purchases

AirDroid Cast

Subscriptions4
  • Remote Casting - Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Cast & Control - Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Remote Casting - Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Cast & Control - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirDroid Cast free?
AirDroid Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or AirDroid Cast?
Remote Mouse and AirDroid Cast are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 2.3K ratings respectively.
Do Remote Mouse or AirDroid Cast have ads?
Remote Mouse shows ads; AirDroid Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or AirDroid Cast?
Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, and AirDroid Cast every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on September 25, 2026 and AirDroid Cast on September 25, 2026.

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