Comparison

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) vs AirBoard

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

AirBoard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, mouse, and touchpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Enjoy direct Bluetooth connectivity without needing extra apps or receivers. Ideal for presentations, media control, or when your computer peripherals are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard with function keys and shortcuts
  • Precision touchpad with gesture support
  • Mac and Windows layout switching
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • Adjustable pointer speed and gestures
  • Remote media control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, presentation remote, and media controller for your computer with AirBoard Pro. CHOOSE BLUETOOTH OR WI-FI AirBoard Pro provides two independent connection methods for Mac and Windows. Choose the one that fits your setup: • Bluetooth mode — connect directly to a compatible Mac or Windows PC. No AirBoard Receiver or shared Wi-Fi network is required. • Wi-Fi mode — install AirBoard Receiver on a Mac or Windows PC, keep both devices on the same local network, select the computer in AirBoard Pro, and enter the six-digit code shown by the receiver. On Mac, Wi-Fi mode requires macOS 13 or later and Accessibility permission. On Windows, AirBoard Receiver supports Windows 11 and requires a Private network connection and local network access through Windows Firewall. The two connection methods work independently. Bluetooth connects directly without AirBoard Receiver, while Wi-Fi mode uses AirBoard Receiver on Mac or Windows. After a successful Wi-Fi pairing, AirBoard Pro remembers the receiver for faster reconnection. Saved computers can be reviewed or removed from Wi-Fi settings at any time. FOUR CONTROL MODES Keyboard • Type with letters, numbers, function keys, arrow keys, modifiers, Backspace, Enter, and Space • Switch between Mac-style and Windows-style keyboard layouts • Use common actions such as Copy, Paste, Select All, and Undo • Turn your device sideways for a larger keyboard layout Touchpad • Move the pointer with natural touch gestures • Tap to click and use secondary click • Scroll with two fingers • Adjust pointer speed, scroll speed, natural scrolling, and gesture preferences Presentation • Move between previous and next slides • Start or end a presentation • Show a black screen • Return to the first slide • Designed for Keynote on Mac and PowerPoint on Windows Media • Play or pause media • Move to the previous or next track • Adjust volume • Mute or restore sound CUSTOM SHORTCUTS AND TEXT SNIPPETS Create reusable keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions. Save text snippets, preview them before sending, and cancel when needed. Available text input depends on the supported keyboard layout and characters. CLEAR CONNECTION CONTROL See whether AirBoard Pro is ready for input, switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, select a discovered receiver, and manage saved computers from settings. AirBoard Pro sends keyboard, pointer, presentation, and media-control input. It is not a remote desktop, screen-sharing, cloud-sync, or file-transfer app. TRY BEFORE YOU UNLOCK The 3-day trial begins with your first unpaid input-ready connection. Lifetime access is available through a one-time in-app purchase. If you have already purchased, use Restore Purchase in the app settings. Compatibility depends on the computer, operating system, Bluetooth implementation, firewall configuration, and local network environment. Keep AirBoard Pro open and active for the most reliable input experience. Support: https://airboardpro.com/support Privacy Policy: https://airboardpro.com/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) at 48% against AirBoard's 0%. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). AirBoard's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. AirBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of AirBoard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, AirBoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) versus AirBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)AirBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechShenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd.

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%

AirBoard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AirBoard

One-time1
  • AirBoard 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 AirBoard free?
AirBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or AirBoard?
AirBoard is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AirBoard averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or AirBoard have ads?
Neither Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) nor AirBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) or AirBoard?
Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) ships an update every 2 months, and AirBoard weekly. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote (Free/iPad) was updated on October 21, 2026 and AirBoard on October 25, 2026.

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