Comparison

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) vs PC Remote

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)

Turn your smartphone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your computer. Control your PC, Mac, or Linux from across the room, ideal for media playback or presentations.

Highlights
  • Simulated mouse and keyboard
  • Magic touchpad with multi-touch gestures
  • Remote media controller
  • Shutdown/Sleep/Restart PC remotely
  • Presentation control
  • Voice input and screen capture
Features
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Transform your phone into a wireless mouse, keyboard and trackpad for your computer, it enables you to control your PC/Mac/Linux effortlessly through a local network connection. WiFi Mouse can replace your real mouse, keyboard or controller when they are broken. Now you can relax on the sofa and control playing movie in the comfort of your own home. Key features: ● Fully Simulated Mouse ● System keyboard input text ● Simulated Computer Keyboard (support combination keys) ● Magic touchpad ● Multi-Touch Gestures ● Shutdown / Sleep / log off / restart PC/MacBook Remotely ● Remote media controller (support YouTube, VLC, Spotify and etc) ● Voice Input Remotely ● Application Launcher ● Browse and open computer files. ● Screen capture ● Game controller ● Password protection ● Control PPT / Keynote Presentation Remotely ● Compatible with Windows 7/8/10, macOS/Linux Quick setup: ● Download & install mouse server from website http://wifimouse.necta.us ● Make sure your phone and computer at the same network. ● Start app to connect one computer ● Now you can control your computer with mouse, keyboard, touchpad and more features.

About

PC Remote

Control your PC remotely from your smartphone. Enjoy enhanced gaming, stream your screen and camera, and use your phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard. Securely access your computer from anywhere for work or play.

Highlights
  • Enhanced PC gaming controls
  • Real-time screen and camera sharing
  • Use phone as virtual webcam
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard control
  • Multi-display support
  • Effortless file transfer
  • Secure remote connections
Features
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Monect PC Remote — your PC, in your pocket. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless mouse, keyboard, gamepad, and remote desktop for your Windows PC. Control your computer from the same Wi-Fi or from anywhere over the internet — for work, gaming, and everything in between. REMOTE DESKTOP • See and control your PC screen in real time with low-latency H.264 or AV1 video and Opus audio. • Use the screen as a precision touchpad with natural gestures, plus a full mouse, keyboard, scroll, and volume controls. • Switch between monitors and add or remove virtual displays. • Type in any language with 16 desktop keyboard layouts, function and media keys, emoji, and Unicode text. Paste from the iOS clipboard and use hardware-keyboard shortcuts. • Stream in up to 4K with Premium. GAMING • Play PC games anywhere with on-screen layouts tailored to each title: buttons, joysticks, D-pads, sliders, touchpads, background touchpad, motion sensors, macros, and scripts. • Multi-page layouts, custom widgets, and a complete built-in editor. • Supports Xbox 360, DirectInput, and DSU motion controllers, with rumble feedback on your phone. • Browse, install, and publish community layouts in the Layout Store. • Sync layouts with your Monect account, or import .mlo and .mwl packages from other apps. • Launch console games and ROMs stored on your PC from the Games tab. MONI AI ASSISTANT • Ask Moni anything about your PC, or let it look at your screen and help with what's on it. • Create and edit images, attach photos, and talk to Moni with your voice. • Answers appear as they're generated, with a live 3D avatar. Moni runs on your PC and requires Monect AI in PC Remote Receiver. UTILITIES • Virtual Camera: use your iPhone or iPad camera as a high-quality webcam on your PC for calls, meetings, and streaming. Custom names and HD/4K output are available with Premium. • Screen Projector: share your iPhone or iPad screen with your PC, including app audio and your microphone. • Camera: view and control the cameras connected to your PC. • File Explorer: browse your device and PC, and transfer files in either direction. • PC Task Manager: check CPU, memory, disk, GPU, and network usage, inspect processes, and end unresponsive apps on supported PCs. SECURITY AND CONNECTION • Encrypted sessions, password-protected PCs, and sign-in tokens stored securely in the Keychain. • PCs on your local network are discovered automatically. Sign in to reach hosts linked to your Monect account from anywhere. FREE WITH OPTIONAL PREMIUM Monect PC Remote is free to download and supported by ads. Free accounts can transfer files up to 10 MB and connect up to 3 hosts. Premium removes ads and unlocks 4K remote desktop streaming, unlimited file transfer size, up to 10 hosts, unlimited game import size, custom virtual camera names with HD/4K output, and custom touchpad themes. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled, and purchases can be restored at any time. GET STARTED 1. Download the free PC Remote Receiver from monect.com and install it on your Windows PC. 2. Open Monect PC Remote. Your PC appears automatically on the same Wi-Fi, or sign in to see your linked hosts. 3. Connect and enter your PC password if required. Requires a Windows PC running PC Remote Receiver. Some features depend on your receiver version and PC hardware. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.monect.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)4 screens
PC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) at 4.0 against PC Remote's 3.2. WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 356 and 305 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of PC Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) ships an update every 3 weeks, PC Remote monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) versus PC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)PC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (356 ratings) — better3.2 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings356 — better305
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer士猛 王Monect (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)

All ratings356 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews717 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.1%

PC Remote

All ratings305 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative53.9%

User reviews

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)

From 356 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Useful for controlling PC from a distance
  • 🚀 Works well on various devices
  • 👍 Helpful for when mouse/keyboard is unavailable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Freezing or crashing
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and malware
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain devices/OSes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

PC Remote

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth connection
  • 🎮 Great for gaming
  • 👍 Useful remote control features
  • 💡 Innovative app concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 📱 Limited functionality on iOS
  • 🔧 Buggy after updates
  • 💰 Excessive ads/paywall

Bugs and requests

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Mouse buttons not functioning properly
  • Inability to control second monitor
  • App failing to connect to PC
  • Unexpected behavior when using certain PC applications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved scroll functionality
  • Support for more advanced controls (e.g., hotkeys, gamepad)
  • Automatic reconnection feature
  • Expanded device compatibility

PC Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • QR code scanner not working
  • Remote desktop not functioning
  • Buttons getting stuck
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom layout editor
  • Improved gamepad support
  • Ability to control volume and system functions
  • Bluetooth/USB connection option

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)

One-time5
  • Full screen simulate keyboard$1.99
  • Media player$1.99
  • Game pad$1.99
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  • Remove ads$1.99
  • File Explorer$1.99
8 purchases

PC Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access – Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access – 3 Months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Premium Access – 6 Months3 Days trial$8.996 Months
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  • Premium Access – Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP for 3 month$7.99
  • VIP for 6 month$12.99
  • VIP for 1 year$19.99
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  • VIP Services$59.99

Questions

Is WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) free?
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PC Remote free?
PC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) or PC Remote?
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) is rated higher. WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while PC Remote averages 3.2 from 305 ratings.
Do WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) or PC Remote have ads?
PC Remote shows ads; WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) does not.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) or PC Remote?
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) ships an update every 3 weeks, and PC Remote monthly. Most recently, WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad) was updated on October 29, 2026 and PC Remote on October 29, 2026.

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