Comparison

Remote Mouse Pro for iPad vs STEINEL DCS™ Legacy

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

STEINEL DCS™ Legacy

Features
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This is the STEINEL DCS™ Commissioning App for the STEINEL Digital Control Solution™ line of products. The STEINEL DCS™ integrates load control with occupancy sensors, photo sensors and switches to provide simple code compliant solutions for lighting, plug load and HVAC integration through BACnet. Time saving wireless commissioning is accomplished via Bluetooth connection from a Smart Phone or Tablet to a STEINEL DCS™ Digital Controller, which communicates to the sensors and switches by the 2 wire bus. Key Features Include: • 3 x 20A Relays (expandable via BLE Mesh) • Current Monitoring Per Relay • 3 x 0-10v Dimming Zones • Multizone Daylight Harvesting • Partial On & Off • 20 A Receptacle Control • Use Cases • Demand Response Input • 24V External Input Signal • Internal Time Clock • Sequence of Operations • Min. & Max. manual dimming levels • Light Scenes • Wired data line • BLE MESH for groupings • BACnet • App Compatible to 3.0.6 R firmware

Screenshots

STEINEL DCS™ Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STEINEL DCS™ Legacy at Free against Remote Mouse Pro for iPad's $2.99. STEINEL DCS™ Legacy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Remote Mouse Pro for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence and 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

STEINEL DCS™ Legacy is free to download; Remote Mouse Pro for iPad costs $2.99 up front. Remote Mouse Pro for iPad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. STEINEL DCS™ Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad versus STEINEL DCS™ Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse Pro for iPadSTEINEL DCS™ Legacy
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀 阮Steinel GmbH

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
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  • 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

STEINEL DCS™ Legacy

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

STEINEL DCS™ Legacy

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 STEINEL DCS™ Legacy free?
STEINEL DCS™ Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or STEINEL DCS™ Legacy have ads?
Neither Remote Mouse Pro for iPad nor STEINEL DCS™ Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or STEINEL DCS™ Legacy?
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and STEINEL DCS™ Legacy every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and STEINEL DCS™ Legacy on November 3, 2026.

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