# Remote Mouse vs PLAYBULB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Mouse at 68% against PLAYBULB's 16%. Remote Mouse also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (19K vs 25). PLAYBULB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PLAYBULB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 25, 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 16% of PLAYBULB's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Mouse | PLAYBULB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews)** | [1.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) | [MIPOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/665057836) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Mouse

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

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:** 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


### PLAYBULB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808)

Transform any light fitting into a Bluetooth speaker and control both music and lighting from your iPhone or iPod. Stream audio and adjust brightness, all from your smart device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth speaker functionality, App-controlled lighting, Adjustable brightness, Audio streaming, Easy installation in standard light fittings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Mouse free?

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

### Is PLAYBULB free?

PLAYBULB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse or PLAYBULB?

Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PLAYBULB averages 1.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Remote Mouse or PLAYBULB have ads?

Remote Mouse shows ads; PLAYBULB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse or PLAYBULB?

Remote Mouse ships an update monthly, and PLAYBULB monthly. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on October 16, 2026 and PLAYBULB on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*