Comparison

Clamshell vs Remouse

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

Head to head
About

Clamshell

Monitor the status of all your Macs from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to track lid and system states remotely, ensuring you're always informed about your devices. It utilizes iCloud for secure data synchronization without third-party servers.

Highlights
  • Monitor Mac lid states
  • Track system statuses (Awake, Sleep, etc.)
  • Remote monitoring from iPhone/iPad
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Supports Mac desktops
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Clamshell goes to iPhone and iPad! This is an iOS version of the Clamshell app. It provides monitoring states of all your Macs from your iPhones and iPads that are signed in to the same iCloud account. Clamshell now supports sharing the laptop lid statuses and system statuses (Awake, Sleeping, Logging out, Restarting, Shutting down, Restarted, Shut Down, User Logged Out, App Terminated). More statuses will come in the year. No data is shared with third-party providers. Clamshell is not using any external servers but only Apple's iCloud servers. You're in full control of your data! Note for users of iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro: Clamshell is useful for you finally! Use it to monitor statuses of your Mac desktops remotely from iPhone/iPad. Yay!

About

Remouse

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise wireless touchpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with smooth cursor movement, gesture support, and full keyboard functionality. Seamlessly connect over your local network for presentations, media control, or working from a distance.

Highlights
  • Precision touchpad with gesture support
  • Full virtual keyboard with special keys
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Adjustable cursor and scroll sensitivity
  • Secure local network communication
  • Connection history
Features
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Since I use the TV as a monitor for my Macbook, but I was sitting on the sofa, it was very inconvenient for me to control the MacBook, so I developed this app for myself to use for free. If you have more improvement suggestions, you can always send an email to my email address (7666535@gmail.com), I will follow your suggestions and optimize it. From the following, I will start a very formal introduction to the app. # Remouse - Wireless Mac Controller Transform your iPhone into a powerful wireless touchpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer from across the room with precision and ease. ## KEY FEATURES Precision Touchpad • Smooth cursor control with adjustable sensitivity • Natural gesture support: tap, double-tap, two-finger scroll • Auto-scroll by long-pressing the scroll bar • Instant response with minimal latency Full Keyboard Support • Complete virtual keyboard with special keys • Function keys (F1-F12) and modifier keys • Quick text input for any Mac application Seamless Connection • Automatic device discovery via Bonjour • Manual connection by IP address • Connection history for quick reconnect • Secure local network communication Customizable Settings • Adjustable cursor sensitivity (0.5x - 5.0x) • Adjustable scroll sensitivity (0.5x - 5.0x) • Adjustable scroll bar sensitivity • Personalized control experience ## PERFECT FOR • Presentations and demos • Media center control from your couch • Working from a distance • Accessibility needs • Multi-screen setups ## HOW IT WORKS 1. Install RemouseServer on your Mac (available on AppStore) 2. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network 3. Launch Remouse on your iPhone 4. Select your Mac from the discovered devices 5. Start controlling! ## REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later • Mac running macOS 12.0 or later • Both devices on the same WiFi network • RemouseServer app installed on Mac ## PRIVACY & SECURITY • All communication stays on your local network • No internet connection required • No data collection or tracking --- Experience the freedom of wireless control. Download Remouse today and turn your iPhone into the ultimate Mac controller!

Screenshots

Clamshell2 screens
Remouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clamshell at 5.0 against Remouse's 3.0. Remouse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clamshell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clamshell ships an update every 6 weeks, Remouse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clamshell versus Remouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClamshellRemouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Kovrazhkin佳 廖

Customer experience

Clamshell

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Remouse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clamshell

No in-app purchases

None

Remouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clamshell free?
Clamshell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remouse free?
Remouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clamshell or Remouse?
Clamshell is rated higher. Clamshell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remouse averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Clamshell or Remouse have ads?
Neither Clamshell nor Remouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clamshell or Remouse?
Clamshell ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remouse every 3 days. Most recently, Clamshell was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remouse on August 31, 2026.

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