Remote Mouse for iPad vs Remote App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Mouse for iPad
Transform your mobile device into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your computer. Effortlessly control presentations, media playback, and applications from a distance. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with multi-touch gestures for a seamless remote experience.
- Simulated mouse and trackpad
- Multi-touch gestures
- 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, PowerPoint, VLC, Hulu... (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 • Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Mac OSX 10.6+ ** TO GET STARTED, YOU ALSO NEED ** 1. Visit www.remotemouse.net download & install Remote Mouse server on your Mac / PC. 2. Make sure that your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your computer. 3. Open Remote Mouse App, Click “Start” to connect.
Remote App
Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.
- Wireless mouse and touchpad
- Full keyboard input
- Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
- PC and Mac support
- Media player control
- Presentation control
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Mouse for iPad at 4.4 against Remote App's 3.4. Remote Mouse for iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Remote App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Remote Mouse for iPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Mouse for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse for iPad has 286 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Remote Mouse for iPad's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.
Remote Mouse for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Mouse for iPad | Remote App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (286 ratings) — better | 3.4 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 286 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 耀 阮 | Adarsh Urs |
Customer experience
Remote Mouse for iPad
Remote App
Bugs and requests
Remote Mouse for iPad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Keyboard not working as expected
- Mouse cursor stops responding
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects
Requested features
4 requests- Add two-finger scrolling and multitouch gestures
- Improve keyboard functionality and support more keys
- Allow controlling computer screen on iPad
- Provide better customer support and bug fixes
Remote App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Mouse for iPad
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Customize Wallpaper$1.99
- Media Remote Panel$1.99
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- Remote Image Viewer$1.99
- Unlock Keyboard$2.99
Remote App
- Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- All Features Unlocker$5.99
Questions
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