Mouse Link vs Desk Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Are you having trouble receiving signals from your wireless keyboard and mouse? Have multiple computers to control, but donβt 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/
Desk Remote
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Move the cursor, type, control media, switch apps, and more β all without getting up. REQUIRES THE FREE MAC APP Desk Remote comes in two parts. This app runs on your iPhone; the free Desk Remote for Mac companion app runs on your Mac. Open Desk Remote on your iPhone and tap "Send link to my Mac" β the download link goes straight to your computer by AirDrop, Messages or Mail. Get the Mac app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758866900 With both installed, the two find each other over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with zero configuration. Just open the app, tap your Mac, and start controlling. TRACKPAD β’ Single finger β move the cursor β’ Two fingers β scroll β’ Tap β left click β’ Double tap β double click β’ Two-finger tap β right click β’ Long press + drag β click and drag β’ Pinch β zoom in/out KEYBOARD β’ Full text input β’ Modifier keys: Cmd, Ctrl, Option β’ F1βF12 function keys β’ Arrow keys β’ Backspace and special keys MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS β’ Play / Pause / Next / Previous β’ Volume up & down β’ Screen brightness β’ Mission Control & Spotlight APP LAUNCHER β’ View all running apps on your Mac β’ Switch to any app with one tap POWER MENU β’ Sleep, restart, log out, shut down β remotely CONNECTIVITY β’ Auto-discovery via Wi-Fi (Bonjour) and Bluetooth LE β’ Real-time connection status β’ Instant reconnection Free version includes trackpad, scrolling, clicks, and keyboard input. Upgrade to Pro to unlock media controls, volume, brightness, F-keys, arrow keys, app launcher, power menu, and advanced gestures. Requires the free Desk Remote for Mac app (Mac App Store, macOS 14 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Desk Remote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gelfand.dev/?policy=desk-remote-client
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mouse Link at weekly against Desk Remote's every 2 months. Mouse Link also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desk Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mouse Link ships an update weekly, Desk Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mouse Link | Desk Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lin Chia Han | Daniil Nuzhdin |
In-app purchases
Mouse Link
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
Desk Remote
- Desk Remote Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Desk Remote Pro Yearly$14.991 Year





