Comparison

Remote Mouse vs Mobile Mouse Bluetooth 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

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

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

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a wireless Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, and remote for your computer or iPad. Control media, presentations, and more without needing an internet connection or installing companion software.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Multitouch trackpad
  • Air mouse functionality
  • Full keyboard and number pad
  • Media and presentation remotes
  • Custom remote builder
  • Encrypted keyboard input
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a Bluetooth mouse, wireless keyboard, touchpad, and remote control for your Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, or iPad. A paid subscription or lifetime purchase is required to use Mobile Mouse. Enjoy responsive control wherever you work or play, even without an internet connection. Navigate your computer from the couch, deliver presentations, control music and movies, or travel with one less accessory. • Connect directly over Bluetooth — No Wi-Fi network, internet connection, or companion server software required on the device you control. • Multitouch Trackpad — Move the cursor, scroll, swipe, and tap with intuitive touch gestures. • Air Mouse — Control your cursor by moving your iPhone in the air. Great for presentations and controlling your computer from across the room. • Full Keyboard & Number Pad — Type wirelessly with standard keys, function keys, modifier keys, and shortcuts for brightness, sleep, and more. • Media, Presentation & TV Remotes — Play and pause media, skip tracks, adjust volume, and control slides with dedicated remotes. • Custom Remote Builder — Create and share remotes tailored to your favorite apps and workflows. Sync your custom remotes across your devices. • Mouse Jiggler — Keep your computer awake with automatic mouse movement. • Multiple Devices — Use one controller with your compatible computers, iPads, iPhones, and Apple TV. Your iPad can serve as either a controller or the device being controlled. • Text Editor - Compose large messages to send at once. Quick Text lets you save frequently used snippets of text. • Encrypted Keyboard Input — Type securely over an encrypted Bluetooth connection. WHY MOBILE MOUSE? • Works Wherever You Are — Control nearby devices at home, in the office, in a classroom, or while traveling. Mobile Mouse connects directly over Bluetooth, so you don’t need a local area network, private Wi-Fi, or internet access. • No Companion Software — Nothing to install on the computer you control. Ideal for work or shared computers where you can’t install additional software. • No Pairing necessary on Apple Devices — Connect to compatible Apple devices without going through Bluetooth pairing. Just connect and take control. • Independent of Wi-Fi — Keep control when Wi-Fi is unavailable, unreliable, or prevents devices from communicating with each other. • Ready for Presentations and Travel — Skip the hassle of joining an unfamiliar network or setting up server software. Your mouse, keyboard, and presentation remote are already with you. • A Backup Within Reach — Mouse batteries dead? Keyboard unavailable? Use your iPhone or iPad to get back in control. • Nearly Two Decades of Experience — We created the first mobile mouse app in 2009. Since then, we’ve continued to innovate, embracing new technologies and shaping our apps around the needs and feedback of our users. Use Mobile Mouse with your favorite apps, from YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and Apple Music to Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. Browse the web, manage your home theater PC, or keep presentation controls close at hand. OPTIONAL USB DONGLE Expand compatibility with the optional Bluetooth USB-C dongle. It receives your controls and acts as a standard USB mouse and keyboard for compatible Windows PCs, Linux systems, Raspberry Pi, Meta Quest, ChromeOS devices, and Smart TVs. On supported systems, the dongle also enables control at login screens, in BIOS/UEFI settings, and before the operating system loads. Privacy Policy: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/terms

Screenshots

Remote Mouse4 screens
Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse at 4.6 against Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote's 3.3. Remote Mouse also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 7, 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 63% of Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Mouse versus Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote MouseMobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮R.P.A. Tech

Customer experience

Remote Mouse

All ratings18,814 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews2,169 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative24.9%

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

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

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth 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
5 purchases

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mobile Mouse Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Remote Mouse free?
Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote?
Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse or Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote have ads?
Remote Mouse shows ads; Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote?
Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on November 13, 2026 and Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote on November 12, 2026.

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