Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) vs Remote Trackpad

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 Trackpad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. Easily control your computer from a distance without needing extra peripherals. Enjoy customizable keyboard layouts and adjustable tracking speeds for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
  • Easy 2-step setup
  • Customizable keyboard styles
  • Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
  • Gesture support
  • Remote Mac control
Features
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Remote Trackpad is the best solution to make your iPhone two in one - keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. It is not always convenient to bring trackpad, keyboard and mouse with you, but iPhone is always in your pocket. Follow just 2 steps to make it work: 1. Download app to your iPhone and Mac 2. Scan QR-code with your iPhone camera in the app ATTENTION: Don’t forget to connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network! Full customization of the keyboard will allow you to create your own unique style. You can also adjust tracking and scrolling speed, scroll direction and gestures in settings. Operate your Mac from anywhere you want without being surrounded by extra devices in front of the screen! https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos

Screenshots

Remote Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) at none against Remote Trackpad's 4. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 15%). Remote Trackpad's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (40 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Trackpad holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) versus Remote Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)Remote Trackpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)3.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechImpulsory, LLC

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 Trackpad

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Trackpad

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 3 Months Subscription$9.993 Months
  • Special gestures and settings$19.991 Month
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  • Handy wireless remote mouse$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) free?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote Trackpad?
Remote Trackpad is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote Trackpad have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Remote Trackpad?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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