Comparison

Mouse Link vs Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard

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

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote control for any computer — Mac, Windows, or Linux. QR-CODE PAIRING IN 5 SECONDS Download the free helper for your computer, scan the QR code with Phone Mouse, and you're connected. No IP addresses, no Bluetooth pairing dance, no accounts to create. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR WI-FI Phone Mouse talks directly to your computer over your local network using end-to-end encrypted WebSockets with certificate pinning. No data leaves your home. No cloud, no telemetry, no analytics. Open the helper's source code anytime to verify. A REAL TRACKPAD, NOT A TOY • Drag to move the cursor, tap to click • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger drag to scroll (with natural scroll support) • Double-tap and hold to drag and select • Adjustable cursor sensitivity (1–10 scale) • Haptic feedback on every gesture FULL KEYBOARD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl, Cmd, Option) with latching support • Function keys F1–F12 with one-tap layer toggle • Number pad with arrow cluster • Page navigation (Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Insert, Delete) • Clipboard sharing — paste from phone to computer MEDIA, APPS, AND POWER CONTROLS • Play, pause, skip, volume — works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube • Launch any app on your computer with a tap • Shut down, restart, sleep, or wake your computer remotely • Wake-on-LAN to power on sleeping computers MAKE IT YOURS • 9 bundled trackpad themes — from minimal gradients to vibrant Sonoma-style backgrounds • Upload your own photo as the trackpad background • Light, dark, and auto themes follow your iOS system setting • 28 languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and more PERFECT FOR • Couch computing — control your TV-connected Mac mini without a real mouse • Presentations — laser pointer mode, slide control, screen blackout • Bedtime browsing — silence music or close apps without getting up • Accessibility — use your phone as an assistive trackpad if your real mouse fails REQUIREMENTS Free desktop helper available for macOS 11+, Windows 10+, and Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora). Download at phonemouse.app iOS 15.5 or later. Questions? Contact phonemouse@appenso.com Terms of Use: https://appenso.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://appenso.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Mouse Link4 screens
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mouse Link at weekly against Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard's every 3 weeks. Mouse Link also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse Link ships an update weekly, Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Mouse Link versus Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse LinkPhone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLin Chia HanTarun Paliwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mouse Link

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Mouse Link free?
Mouse Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard free?
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mouse Link or Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard have ads?
Both Mouse Link and Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mouse Link or Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard?
Mouse Link ships an update weekly, and Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mouse Link was updated on November 4, 2026 and Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard on October 31, 2026.

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