Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) vs Remote App

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

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About

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

Transform your iPad into a wireless remote and trackpad for your computer. Control media, surf the web, and present with ease using an intuitive interface and application-specific keys. Ideal for home theater PCs and presentations.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Oversized multi-touch trackpad
  • Application notification system
  • Full-fledged dock
  • Password protection
  • Custom sensitivity settings
  • Multitouch gestures
Features
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Mobile Mouse instantly transforms your iPad into a wireless remote and oversized multi-touch trackpad for your computer! Sit back and use this remote to surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Mouse is an essential part of any home theater PC and a presenter's best friend. Mobile Free Mouse uses an innovative application notification system to let the iPad know what program you are running at any time and show the appropriate keys for that program. This allows Mobile Mouse to provide a single screen remote for controlling ALL your media and web applications. Mobile Mouse is the only app to feature a full fledged dock, just like you'd find on your Mac! Mobile Free Mouse supports all the most popular web and media programs for the Mac and PC. New remote definitions are automatically downloaded daily to your computer, so you will always have the newest remotes as we create them. Features (FREE Version): - Trackpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes) - Application notifications - Remote keyboard - On screen typing - Password protection - Custom sensitivity settings - Foreign language keyboards - Supports Bonjour or static IP - No screen size limitation. Works with multiple monitors. - Landscape keyboard (shake in landscape mode to show) - Scroll pad - Left and Right mouse buttons - Multitouch gestures (scroll & right click) There is also a PRO version which features: - Tech support & Free updates - Application switcher (works just like the dock in OS X) - File Browser - Advanced, programmable multitouch gestures, including all found in Lion - Media Remote (w/vol up/down and eject buttons) - Web Remote - Numeric keyboard - Modifier Keys - Programmable hotkeys (can be set to run a program or keyboard combination) - Sleep/Wake your computer - And much, much, much more. View our demo video and website to see all that Mobile Mouse can do for you. Requirements: - iOS 3.2+ - Mac OS X 10.6+ (Intel) - Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64bit) - WIFI router (works best on a local area network or Ad hoc network) - Mobile Mouse Server Software ** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** you will need to download the server application from : http://www.mobilemouse.com ** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE. We cannot provide technical support for the free version. If you are having problems, please take a look at our troubleshooting section on the website as well as the user forums, or consider purchasing the PRO version. Visit our site for demos and setup instructions. Provides remote control capabilities for programs like iTunes, VLC, Front Row, Windows Media Center, WinAmp, Firefox, Safari, boxee, PowerPoint, Keynote, and much more!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and touchpad
  • Full keyboard input
  • Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
  • PC and Mac support
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
Features
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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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Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) at none against Remote App's 2. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). Remote App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, Remote App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) versus Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)Remote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings) — better3.4 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechAdarsh Urs

Customer experience

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative43.2%

Remote App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote App

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features Unlocker$5.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) free?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote App free?
Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote App?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remote App averages 3.4 from 19 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote App have ads?
Remote App shows ads; Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote App?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, and Remote App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote App on October 24, 2026.

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