# Remote Mouse vs Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

The clearest difference is ads: Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box at none against Remote Mouse's shown. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Remote Mouse's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 37%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 479, 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 37% of Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box's.

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Mouse | Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews)** | [4.3 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zank-remote-for-smart-tvs-box/id1567602430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 479 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) | [Duc Ky Ngo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565064888) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Mouse

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

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

**Highlights:** Wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad control, Gyroscope mouse functionality, Multi-touch gesture support, Media and browser remote panels, Clipboard synchronization, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)

**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


### Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zank-remote-for-smart-tvs-box/id1567602430)

Control your Android TV box remotely using a WiFi connection. Navigate with a mouse or air mouse, manage volume, use the keyboard, and control screen power and music playback.

**Highlights:** WiFi control, Mouse and Air Mouse support, DPAD navigation, Volume control, Keyboard input, Screen on/off, Music controller

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent functionality
- 🚀 Responsive and smooth performance
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 🤍 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems with certain devices
- 🔍 Lack of button customization
- 💤 Delayed or unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Mouse/cursor not working as expected
- Inability to click certain buttons
- Disconnection issues with remote
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add gamepad support
- Improve mouse/cursor functionality
- Implement better button mapping options
- Provide more control over remote settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Mouse free?

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

### Is Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box free?

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box?

Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box averages 4.3 from 479 ratings.

### Do Remote Mouse or Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box have ads?

Remote Mouse shows ads; Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box?

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box weekly. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on November 4, 2026 and Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box on November 3, 2026.

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