Remote Mouse Pro for iPad vs Aether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated mouse and trackpad
- Multi-touch gestures
- Function keyboard
- Media remote control
- Application launcher
- Remote shutdown/restart
- Voice typing
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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.
Aether
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Aether: Versatile Media Player Aether is a versatile media player designed for local content, combining video playback, subtitle support, and visual novel functionality in one app. Simply import your media files, and Aether will automatically identify supported content. No complicated conversion or setup is required, so you can focus on watching videos, displaying subtitles, and enjoying your favorite visual novels. Extensive Media Format Support Built with FFmpeg 8.1.2, Aether supports a wide range of commonly used video, audio, and subtitle formats. Supported video codecs include: H.264, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, WMV/VC-1, MJPEG, ProRes, and more. Supported audio codecs include: AAC, MP2, MP3, AC-3, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, WMA, PCM, and more. Supported subtitle formats include: • External subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA • Embedded subtitles: ASS/SSA, SubRip, WebVTT, MOV Text, and other text-based formats After a video is imported, Aether automatically detects available audio and subtitle tracks, allowing you to select the track you prefer. Flexible Playback Controls Adjust playback to match your viewing preferences: • Change the playback speed • Drag the progress bar to jump to a specific position • Quickly seek forward or backward • Pause and resume playback at any time Whether you are quickly reviewing content, replaying a favorite moment, or locating a particular scene, Aether makes navigation simple. Verified Playback Configurations The following configurations have been tested: • MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080 • MKV with 10-bit H.265 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080, including embedded ASS subtitles • MPEG-1 video with MP2 audio used within visual novel content Additional formats and codec combinations may also work. Compatibility may vary depending on the container format, encoding parameters, and device performance. Easily Import Visual Novels Aether includes a visual novel runtime compatible with XP3 content. Import visual novel content that you legally own and launch it directly from your library with a single tap. There is no need to repeatedly locate files or perform complicated manual configuration, allowing you to focus on the story and gameplay. Manage Local Content in One Place View and manage imported videos and visual novels from a single library. Open a title’s details and quickly continue watching or playing. Aether does not include or provide any third-party movies, games, or visual novel content. Users must import their own content and ensure that they have the legal right to use it. Compatibility Notice Some visual novels may use custom plug-ins, encryption methods, or specialized scripts. Therefore, compatibility with every XP3 title cannot be guaranteed. Video playback may also vary depending on encoding settings, device model, and operating system version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Aether at Free against Remote Mouse Pro for iPad's $2.99. Aether also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Remote Mouse Pro for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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
Aether 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 and Aether sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Aether weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Mouse Pro for iPad | Aether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 耀 阮 | 煜 刘 |
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
Aether
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Mouse Pro for iPad
- Customize Wallpaper$1.99
- Media Remote Panel$1.99
- Remote Image Viewer$1.99
Aether
- Buy the author a coffee$0.99
- Unlock Directory Restrictions$7.99
Questions
Is Remote Mouse Pro for iPad free?
Is Aether free?
Do Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or Aether have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote Mouse Pro for iPad or Aether?
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