Comparison

Remote Mouse vs FreeStyler Dmx Remote

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

FreeStyler Dmx Remote

Control your DMX lighting setup remotely via Wi-Fi or TCP/IP. This app allows for easy management of fixtures, cues, and master controls, with a demo mode for showcasing features. Requires the FreeStyler DMX PC program.

Highlights
  • Remote DMX lighting control
  • Wi-Fi and TCP/IP connection
  • Fixture and cue management
  • Pan/tilt trackpad
  • Color picker
  • Demo mode
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Wi-Fi, hotspot, or another TCP/IP connection to a PC with the FreeStyler DMX PC program installed is required. Minimum version of installed FreeStyler DMX is ver.4 Features: - Automatic search for the running PC app on the connected network (firewall must allow port 3332 or 3333). - Manual connection to IP and port. - Demo mode available without connection, allowing you to showcase the app to your friends. This app enables remote control of: - Main buttons including freeze, blackout, favorite, and release all. - Fog control with adjustable level. - Master intensity control. - Pan/tilt trackpad. - Color picker for precise adjustments. - Cue functionality with adjustable speed and selection via cuelist buttons. - Fixture selection, either individual or grouped. - Override buttons for additional control. - Submasters control - Locate fixture

Screenshots

Remote Mouse4 screens
FreeStyler Dmx Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote Mouse at Free against FreeStyler Dmx Remote's $7.99. Remote Mouse also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (68% vs 33%). FreeStyler Dmx Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Remote Mouse is free to download; FreeStyler Dmx Remote costs $7.99 up front. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. FreeStyler Dmx Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 2, 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 33% of FreeStyler Dmx Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, FreeStyler Dmx Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote Mouse versus FreeStyler Dmx Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote MouseFreeStyler Dmx Remote
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Patrik Svajda

Customer experience

Remote Mouse

All ratings18,691 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,166 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.9%

FreeStyler Dmx Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

FreeStyler Dmx Remote

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

FreeStyler Dmx Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreeStyler Dmx Remote free?
FreeStyler Dmx Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or FreeStyler Dmx Remote?
Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while FreeStyler Dmx Remote averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse or FreeStyler Dmx Remote have ads?
Remote Mouse shows ads; FreeStyler Dmx Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or FreeStyler Dmx Remote?
Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and FreeStyler Dmx Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on October 19, 2026 and FreeStyler Dmx Remote on October 6, 2026.

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