G Remote Controller vs PhoneMouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G Remote Controller
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.
PhoneMouse
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REQUIRES MAC APP — Download PhoneMouse on your Mac too. One purchase covers both! Never be stuck without a mouse again. PhoneMouse turns your iPhone into a wireless mouse for your Mac — perfect for presentations, travel, or when you forget your mouse at home. TWO CONTROL MODES • Gyro Mode – Wave your phone like a magic wand to control the cursor • Trackpad Mode – Use your screen as a wireless trackpad EASY SETUP 1. Download PhoneMouse on both your iPhone and Mac 2. Select your Mac from the app 3. Start controlling instantly PERFECT FOR • Presentations and demos • Couch computing • Travel and remote work • Emergency backup No subscriptions. No ads. One purchase for iPhone + Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PhoneMouse at 3 against G Remote Controller's 1. G Remote Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
G Remote Controller ships an update every 5 days, PhoneMouse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G Remote Controller | PhoneMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Castillo | Benjamin Nærø |
In-app purchases
G Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
PhoneMouse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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