Comparison

Mouse Link vs DCNView

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

DCNView

Features
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The key features of DCNView Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265. *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 4 channel. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Management of the device alarm infos. *Support for 21 languages if you want to switch. *More and more functions you can find when in use.

Screenshots

Mouse Link4 screens
DCNView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCNView at none against Mouse Link's 1. DCNView also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mouse Link's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mouse Link sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DCNView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse Link ships an update weekly, DCNView every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Mouse Link versus DCNView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse LinkDCNView
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLin Chia HanMart Network Solutions Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Link

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

DCNView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mouse Link free?
Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DCNView free?
DCNView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mouse Link or DCNView have ads?
Mouse Link shows ads; DCNView does not.
Which is updated more often, Mouse Link or DCNView?
Mouse Link ships an update weekly, and DCNView every 7 months. Most recently, Mouse Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and DCNView on October 28, 2026.

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