Remote Mouse vs Scroll the Volume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated mouse and touchpad
- Wireless keyboard input
- Cross-device clipboard
- Media and web remote panels
- Application switcher
- Power options control
- Gyro mouse functionality
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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
Scroll the Volume
Control your Mac's audio volume remotely from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Seamlessly switch audio outputs and manage multi-output presets for a personalized listening experience. Secure pairing ensures private communication between your devices.
- Remote Mac volume control via iPhone
- Apple Watch volume control
- Switch Mac audio outputs
- Manage multi-output presets
- Secure device pairing
- Local-network communication
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Scroll the Volume Companion lets you control your Mac’s volume from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Pair your iPhone with Scroll the Volume on Mac, then use your phone as a simple remote for volume control. Apple Watch support works through the iPhone companion, so your watch can adjust your Mac’s volume even when your phone app isn’t open on screen. Features: - Control your Mac's volume from iPhone and Apple Watch, even away from Wi‑Fi - Switch between available Mac audio outputs - Activate saved multi-output presets - Control individual devices inside an active multi-output setup - Relay Apple Watch volume control through iPhone - Secure pairing with your Mac - Fast local-network communication between your own devices How it works: - Install Scroll the Volume on your Mac & iPhone - Open the companion app on iPhone - Search for your Mac and pair using the code shown on Mac - Control volume from iPhone or Apple Watch Important: - The Mac app must have Remote Control enabled - iPhone and Mac should be on the same local network - Apple Watch control depends on the iPhone companion Privacy: Scroll the Volume Companion does not use analytics or advertising tracking. Communication is limited to your own paired devices for remote volume control. Support URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHzne1wMDCQtO27eQotUZYKiSl8rKrNkLmVKrtVCrMBfGoNA/viewform?usp=header Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bergs89.github.io/StefanoBergaminiAppsPrivacyStatements/ScrollTheVolumePrivacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scroll the Volume at none against Remote Mouse's shown. Remote Mouse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Scroll the Volume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, Scroll the Volume every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Mouse | Scroll the Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 耀 阮 | Stefano Bergamini |
Customer experience
Remote Mouse
Scroll the Volume
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
Scroll the Volume
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Mouse
- Pro Membership (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Pro Membership (1 Year)7 Days trial$13.991 Year
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Customize Wallpaper$1.99
- Media Remote Panel$1.99
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- Unlock Web Remote$1.99
Scroll the Volume
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.291 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime, discount!$5.99
- Lifetime$14.99
Questions
Is Remote Mouse free?
Is Scroll the Volume free?
Do Remote Mouse or Scroll the Volume have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or Scroll the Volume?
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