Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad vs Motion Detector Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your computer. Control your mouse, keyboard, and media with a user-friendly interface, perfect for presentations, movies, or file transfers.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and trackpad
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • Function keyboard
  • Media remote control
  • Application launcher
  • Remote shutdown/restart
  • Voice typing
Features
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Remote Mouse turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod into a wireless user-friendly remote control for your Mac / PC. It’ll surprise you with fully simulated touchpad, keyboard and featured remote panels which make your remote experience simple and efficient. Giving a presentation? Watching an online movie? Or transferring pictures within a second? We make it dead easy to control your PC/Mac! Just sit back and enjoy the day. * * * * * * * * Questions? Suggestions? Cooperations? Or just want to say hello? Join our Superuser forum at: http://goo.gl/1vO2NM ** FEATURES ** • Fully Simulated Mouse • Magic Trackpad • Multi-Touch Gestures • Function Keyboard in Landscape Mode (full version only) • Key Combination Input • Media Remote – convenient control of iTunes, Keynote, Hulu and PowerPoint... (need unlocking) • Changing Keynote Slides with Physical Volume Buttons (media remote feature) • Remote Image Viewer & Transfer (need unlock) • Application Launcher & Switcher • Shut Down / Sleep / Restart / Log Off Remotely • Numeric Keyboard • Swaying Mode Control • Remotely Typing with Voice (need Siri) • Connect via IP & QR code • Password Protection • Customizable Wallpapers • Works under Wi-Fi and 3G network • Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista, Mac OSX 10.6+ ** TO GET STARTED, YOU ALSO NEED ** 1. Visit www.remotemouse.net with your Mac / PC. Download & install Remote Mouse server on computer. 2. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi (or 3G hotspot) as your computer. 3. Open Remote Mouse App, Click “Start” to connect.

About

Motion Detector Camera

This app transforms your device into a motion-detecting security camera. It uses advanced algorithms to detect movement, sound an alert, and automatically record video or capture images of detected objects. It's ideal for monitoring pets, securing your home, or any surveillance needs.

Highlights
  • Advanced motion detection algorithm
  • Automatic recording and image capture
  • Front/back camera support
  • Adjustable video/image sizes
  • Human, cat, or dog detection
  • Dimmable screen option
  • Date, time, and object type embedding
Features
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Motion Detector Camera is a camera surveillance app, that uses the built-in camera to detect movements in the surrounding area using an advanced motion detection algorithm. If it detects movement, it can sound beep to notify you. When the motion detection camera detects changes, it starts recording automatically. It will detect any moving object within camera view. This app enables you to use your iDevice as a remote surveillance camera with motion detection functionality. Features: - Support both front/back camera. - Support both portrait/landscape mode. - Camera pinch to zoom specific area. - Video/Image size range from 4k[supported device only]/fHD or HD - Switch between video or photo mode. - Detect Human, Cat or Dog. - Option to dime screen while recording. - Icon indicator while recording/photo capture. - Option to sound beep when motion detected. - Option to select difference sound tone for motion detection. - Surveillance images/videos are saved in the photo library for fast and easy access. - All images/videos are stored inside camera roll / Motion Detecter album. - Image capture with date, time, plus object type icon embed. - Video name with date, time and object type. E.g. 20200815-0530PM-dog.mp4 Tips: - Specific object you want to detect, select cat if you need to detect cat only. All other objects will be ignored. - Use dime screen option for battery saver. - Tap on the dime screen icon to dime screen. To wake up the screen just tap on the screen again. - Pinch to zoom to a specific area for monitoring. - Use small video/image size for smaller storage/energy footprint. - When in photo capture mode, images are captured for every 3 second interval. - In video capture mode, video capturing start once object is detected, video capturing stop when object is missing from the camera view. Usage: - Pet Monitor, see what your dog and cat are doing while you are busy. - Help secure homes and detects someone is in your home when they shouldn't be. - Anything else you can imagine. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Motion Detector Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse Pro for iPad at 4.3 against Motion Detector Camera's 2.0. Remote Mouse Pro for iPad also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). Motion Detector Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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 Pro for iPad costs $2.99 and Motion Detector Camera $3.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro for iPad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Motion Detector Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse Pro for iPad has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Remote Mouse Pro for iPad's written reviews are positive against 13% of Motion Detector Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Motion Detector Camera every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad versus Motion Detector Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse Pro for iPadMotion Detector Camera
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (118 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Heng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad

All ratings118 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews709 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral14.4%
Negative41.7%

Motion Detector Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Keyboard not working
  • Keyboard letters don't work
  • Keyboard has a mind of its own
  • Keyboard not transmitting to Windows 7
  • Keyboard not working with iOS 6
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  • Keyboard not working with English (Australia) keyboard
  • Keyboard not working after update
  • Keyboard and mouse not working when UAC window appears
  • Keyboard and mouse stop working when iPad goes to sleep
  • Keyboard and mouse lag and freeze
  • Crashes when auto-connect is enabled
  • Disconnects when iPad goes to sleep
  • Doesn't work with Windows 8
  • Doesn't work when font size is increased on Windows 7
  • Doesn't save settings
  • Doesn't work in landscape mode
  • Doesn't work with Final Cut Pro
  • Doesn't work when UAC window appears
  • Minimizing causes app to become unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add volume control buttons
  • Add more function keys (e.g. control, option, brightness)
  • Add click and drag functionality
  • Add ability to customize keyboard layout
  • Add ability to select/drag/drop
Show 5 more
  • Add landscape mode support for mouse buttons
  • Add media player controls (play, pause, forward, rewind)
  • Add ability to assign custom hotkeys
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

Motion Detector Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad

One-time3
  • Customize Wallpaper$1.99
  • Media Remote Panel$1.99
  • Remote Image Viewer$1.99
None

Motion Detector Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Mouse Pro for iPad free?
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Motion Detector Camera free?
Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or Motion Detector Camera?
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad is rated higher. Remote Mouse Pro for iPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Motion Detector Camera averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or Motion Detector Camera have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro for iPad nor Motion Detector Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or Motion Detector Camera?
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Motion Detector Camera every 27 months. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad was updated on October 17, 2026 and Motion Detector Camera on October 10, 2026.

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