Comparison

Mouse Link vs Why5

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

Head to head
About

Mouse Link

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
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Are you having trouble receiving signals from your wireless keyboard and mouse? Have multiple computers to control, but don’t want to buy multiple keyboards and mouse? Or is it inconvenient to control your mouse on the sofa? You can easily control your computer with just a smart device such as a mobile phone or tablet. As long as there is a Wi-Fi signal, you don't have to worry about signal reception. Now, lie back on the sofa and enjoy the convenience of Mouse Link! ** Our special features: - Simple, intuitive and beautiful operating interface - No matter how many devices you have, you can control them all with one mobile phone - Wi-Fi wireless transmission, no longer worry about distance issues ** About the touchpad - Control your mouse with multi-finger gestures - Easily operated by both left and right hands - Supports side mouse buttons to easily return to the previous page - Turn on the presentation mode to turn your phone into a presentation pen - Experience the freedom of wireless control as your device transforms into a responsive air mouse. ** About the keyboard - Operation is just like a physical keyboard - Customize your own shortcut keys ** Presentation Mode - Replaces presentation remotes for easy navigation between slides. - Utilizes focus mode to replace laser pointer, ensuring the audience stays engaged with the content. ** Multimedia control - Play, previous and next songs with just one click - Support volume keys to directly control computer volume ** Computer control - Browser control makes browsing the web more relaxed and enjoyable - Open customized applications with one click - File editing control, copy, paste, archive, select all, search, replace - Control computer shutdown, restart, sleep, and user logout - Transfer text and pictures between your phone and computer through clipboard ** How to get started? 1. Download and install the PC application (https://mouselink.app/) 2. Allow the application to pass the computer firewall permissions 3. Place your computer and mobile device on the same network 4. Start enjoying Mouse Link! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Why5

Features
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為什麼選擇Why5? Why5是一款革命性的Wi-Fi密碼掃描應用程式,讓您輕鬆管理Wi-Fi連接,告別手動輸入密碼的煩惱! 核心功能 OCR文字辨識 • 使用相機掃描包含Wi-Fi密碼的圖片 • 支援中文、英文文字自動識別 • 智能解析Wi-Fi名稱和密碼 智能文字解析 • 支援SSID、密碼、WiFi名稱等格式 • 一鍵確認,可無需手動輸入(個別特殊例子除外) QR Code生成與分享 • 自動生成高品質Wi-Fi連接QR Code • 支援AirDrop、訊息、郵件等多種分享方式 • 可儲存到相簿,隨時查看使用 Wi-Fi資料管理 • 本地儲存多個Wi-Fi網路資訊 • 支援編輯、刪除、重新命名功能 • 最多可儲存50個Wi-Fi網路 使用流程 1. 開啟APP,點擊「掃描」標籤 2. 拍攝包含Wi-Fi密碼的圖片 3. APP自動識別Wi-Fi名稱和密碼 4. 確認資訊,生成QR Code 5. 分享給朋友或儲存到相簿 特色優勢 • 操作簡單,一鍵掃描 • 支援多種分享方式 • 智能文字識別,準確率高 • 完全離線使用,保護隱私 注意事項 • 請確保拍攝圖片清晰,文字清楚可見 • 建議在光線充足的環境下拍攝 • 當掃描失敗時,Wi-Fi資料可以手動輸入 • 請確保Wi-Fi資訊的正確性 讓Why5成為您Wi-Fi連接的最佳助手,享受智能、便捷的網路體驗!

Screenshots

Mouse Link4 screens
Why54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Why5 at none against Mouse Link's 1. Why5 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mouse Link's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support 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. Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Why5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Mouse Link versus Why5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse LinkWhy5
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLin Chia HanChan siu hong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Link

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Why5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mouse Link free?
Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Why5 free?
Why5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mouse Link or Why5 have ads?
Mouse Link shows ads; Why5 does not.

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