# Mouse Link vs PhonePad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse Link at 100% against PhonePad's 50%. Mouse Link also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). PhonePad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mouse Link ships an update weekly, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse Link | PhonePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonepad-computer-remote/id6503354790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lin Chia Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748597777) | [Ibrahim Chiha](https://appshunter.io/developer/923700875) |

## What reviewers say

### Mouse Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-link/id6503254573)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### PhonePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonepad-computer-remote/id6503354790)

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

**Highlights:** iPhone as Mac trackpad, Remote keyboard input, Familiar gestures and controls, Seamless integration with Mac, Intuitive user experience

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse Link free?

Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhonePad free?

PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mouse Link or PhonePad have ads?

Mouse Link shows ads; PhonePad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse Link or PhonePad?

Mouse Link ships an update weekly, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Mouse Link was updated on August 13, 2026 and PhonePad on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*