Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) vs Mouse Link

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

Head to head
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

Mouse Link

Control your computer remotely using your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Navigate your mouse, type on a keyboard, and manage presentations with intuitive gestures and customizable shortcuts. Enjoy seamless wireless control from anywhere in your home.

Highlights
  • Remote mouse control with multi-finger gestures
  • Virtual keyboard with customizable shortcuts
  • Presentation mode with laser pointer functionality
  • Multimedia and browser control
  • File editing and computer management
  • Text and picture transfer via clipboard
Features
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Are you having trouble receiving signals from your wireless keyboard and mouse? Have multiple computers to control, but don’t want to buy multiple keyboards and mouse? Or is it inconvenient to control your mouse on the sofa? You can easily control your computer with just a smart device such as a mobile phone or tablet. As long as there is a Wi-Fi signal, you don't have to worry about signal reception. Now, lie back on the sofa and enjoy the convenience of Mouse Link! ** Our special features: - Simple, intuitive and beautiful operating interface - No matter how many devices you have, you can control them all with one mobile phone - Wi-Fi wireless transmission, no longer worry about distance issues ** About the touchpad - Control your mouse with multi-finger gestures - Easily operated by both left and right hands - Supports side mouse buttons to easily return to the previous page - Turn on the presentation mode to turn your phone into a presentation pen - Experience the freedom of wireless control as your device transforms into a responsive air mouse. ** About the keyboard - Operation is just like a physical keyboard - Customize your own shortcut keys ** Presentation Mode - Replaces presentation remotes for easy navigation between slides. - Utilizes focus mode to replace laser pointer, ensuring the audience stays engaged with the content. ** Multimedia control - Play, previous and next songs with just one click - Support volume keys to directly control computer volume ** Computer control - Browser control makes browsing the web more relaxed and enjoyable - Open customized applications with one click - File editing control, copy, paste, archive, select all, search, replace - Control computer shutdown, restart, sleep, and user logout - Transfer text and pictures between your phone and computer through clipboard ** How to get started? 1. Download and install the PC application (https://mouselink.app/) 2. Allow the application to pass the computer firewall permissions 3. Place your computer and mobile device on the same network 4. Start enjoying Mouse Link! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mouse Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse Link at 100% against Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s 48%. Mouse Link also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, Mouse Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) versus Mouse Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)Mouse Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechLin Chia Han

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%

Mouse Link

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Link

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) free?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mouse Link free?
Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Mouse Link have ads?
Mouse Link shows ads; Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or Mouse Link?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, and Mouse Link weekly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mouse Link on August 13, 2026.

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