Comparison

BTT Remote Control vs VMouse

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

Head to head
About

BTT Remote Control

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Navigate your cursor, type text, control media, and access app menus. Browse files and transfer them to your device for convenient one-handed operation.

Highlights
  • Trackpad for mouse cursor control with multitouch gestures
  • Remote text typing and dictation
  • Media key access for playback and volume
  • App menubar access
  • File browsing and transfer
  • One-handed operation design
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BTT Remote (BTT stands for BetterTouchTool) is a great remote control for your Mac. It allows you to take almost full control over your Mac and all the apps installed on it. BTT Remote is free, however it requires BetterTouchTool running on your Mac (you can download a 45 day trial from www.bttremote.com) Your iPhone must be in the same WiFi network as your Mac, enterprise networks may not work. Note: BTT Remote will not work with Microsoft Windows Features: • Includes a nice trackpad to control your Mac's mouse cursor. The trackpad also supports basic multitouch gestures • Remotely type or dictate text to your Mac • Remotely access media keys from your Mac's keyboard (play/pause, change the volume, change the brightness for internal and external displays, etc. ) • Remotely access and use any app's menubar • Configure global actions that work in every application. • Assign custom icons to each action you configure. • Configure arbitrary app specific actions for any application you want. With those actions you can control almost anything on your Mac. If you want to see what is possible please checkout BetterTouchTool first. • Browse your file system (e.g. to start a movie or application while lying in bed) • Transfer files (up to 6 MB) from your Mac to your iPhone and view them or share them there. • Navigate between different applications • Ability to increase cursor size and zoom the screen for convenient control while e.g. sitting on your couch. • The iPhone version is designed to allow full control with only one hand • Supports portrait and landscape mode • Many settings to customize the app • Very easy to use Please use the built-in feedback reporter to submit any bug, feature request or idea you have.

About

VMouse

Transform your iOS device into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your computer. Effortlessly control your PC from a distance, ideal for media centers or presentations. It connects via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard
  • Control Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Multi-touch gestures
  • International keyboard support
  • Unlimited server configurations
  • Auto-reconnect
Features
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VMouse turns your iOS device into a Wi-Fi trackpad and keyboard. It is perfect for controlling your Home Theater PC while seated at your couch. Since it works over Wi-Fi, no extra adapters are needed. Features: - Works with Windows/Linux PC that is running VNC server. We recommend installing TightVNC. - Works with macOS Apple Remote Desktop. - Multi-touch trackpad. - Supports international keyboard. - Unlimited VNC server configurations. - Auto reconnect to the last computer. - Send combo keys such as Ctrl/Shift + F1 ~ F12. With programs such as 3RVX, you can map the combo keys to control your PC's volume, launch programs and much more. Supported gestures: - Two finger tap for right click. - Two finger drag for scrolling. - One finger long press to start dragging. Setup: - Install and set up a VNC server on the PC you want to control. We recommend TightVNC. - Add VNC server configuration in VMouse app. - Connect and start controlling your PC remotely. - Quit VMouse app to disconnect from PC.

Screenshots

BTT Remote Control4 screens
VMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTT Remote Control at 4.8 against VMouse's 4.2. BTT Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BTT Remote Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VMouse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTT Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTT Remote Control has 827 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of BTT Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 63% of VMouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTT Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, VMouse every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BTT Remote Control versus VMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTT Remote ControlVMouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (827 ratings) — better4.2 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings827 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfolivora.AI GmbHWilson Lei

Customer experience

BTT Remote Control

All ratings827 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative15.6%

VMouse

All ratings39 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

BTT Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Phone says I need to update to .9999. Computer days it's up to date at .9997
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Please add siri shortcuts support
  • Bigger buttons
  • auto display off when putting phone face down
  • actual remote support on its own screen
  • the ability to run custom scripts, or applescripts, or even programs as an action
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  • the ability to use the trackpad remotely while in the lock screen
  • Apple Watch app would nice

VMouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BTT Remote Control

One-time1
  • BTT Remote PRO$9.99
2 purchases

VMouse

One-time2
  • Ad Free$0.99
  • VMouse Pro$3.99

Questions

Is BTT Remote Control free?
BTT Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMouse free?
VMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BTT Remote Control or VMouse?
BTT Remote Control is rated higher. BTT Remote Control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827 ratings, while VMouse averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.
Do BTT Remote Control or VMouse have ads?
Neither BTT Remote Control nor VMouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTT Remote Control or VMouse?
BTT Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and VMouse every 3 months. Most recently, BTT Remote Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and VMouse on October 17, 2026.

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