Comparison

i vs PowerPoint Remote

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

Head to head
About

i

Control PowerPoint presentations and use your device as a computer mouse. Navigate slides, activate a laser pointer, and perform clicks remotely. Requires a server application installed on your Windows PC.

Highlights
  • PowerPoint presentation control
  • Remote laser pointer
  • Computer trackpad functionality
  • Slide navigation (next/previous)
  • Hide/show presentation elements
  • Click and double-click simulation
Features
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i-Pointer is a PowerPoint remote control and TrackPad. With i-Pointer you can control your PowerPoint presentation without touching your computer or without the need to buy expensive remotes... Use your iPhone to start or stop, move to the next page or backwards, hide or show "LASER" like pointer. Use it as a computer mouse, move your finger on the "surface", click or double click it!!! * i-Pointer Server supports only windows XP/VISTA/7/8 * You can download the SERVER application from : http://www.ioslinks.com/Downloads/ipointerserver.zip Server installation & app usage tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INcdV9mFNNw

About

PowerPoint Remote

Features
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PowerPoint Remote lets you control Microsoft PowerPoint on your Mac or Windows PC from Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. With simple up and down swipe controls, you can move through your slides intuitively during a presentation. You can also check useful presentation information in real time, including: - Current slide number - Slide timer and total timer - Presenter notes Presentation records can also be managed in the iPhone app, making it easier to review your presentations after they are finished. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.surphin.com/services/powerpoint-remote/privacy

Screenshots

i2 screens
PowerPoint Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PowerPoint Remote at every 8 days against i's every 7 months. i's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PowerPoint Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 7 months, PowerPoint Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
i versus PowerPoint Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPowerPoint Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKobi SnirKEIGO KAWAKAMI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

i

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$10.99
2 purchases

PowerPoint Remote

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly Plan$19.991 Year

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerPoint Remote free?
PowerPoint Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or PowerPoint Remote have ads?
Neither i nor PowerPoint Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or PowerPoint Remote?
i ships an update every 7 months, and PowerPoint Remote every 8 days. Most recently, i was updated on October 11, 2026 and PowerPoint Remote on September 24, 2026.

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