Comparison

PSDremote vs FlickMouse

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

Head to head
About

PSDremote

Features
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Turn Your iPhone or iPad into a Powerful Photoshop Control Surface! Even your dad's iPhone 7 from 2016 running on iOS15 :D Ever wished you could access Photoshop’s tools without digging through endless menus? Want to keep your main hand on the stylus while adjusting brushes, layers, or colors with your other hand? With PSDreamote, you can transform any iOS device (from iOS 15 on) into a feature-packed remote control panel for Photoshop on your Mac.

Celebrate Your Apple Devices’ Longevity! Apple products are famously built to last, often remaining capable long after they’re replaced by newer models. PSDreamote proudly embraces this philosophy by giving your older iPhones and iPads a meaningful second life as intuitive Photoshop control surfaces. Don’t let these reliable devices stay hidden away in drawers—put them back to work, beautifully. (And of course, it works beautifully on that shiny new iPhone already in your pocket!)
 Key Features:
 Interactive Tool Grid All essential Photoshop tools at your fingertips: brush, eraser, 
selection tools, transform commands, layer operations, and more.
With a longpress on any icon the Tool Palette expands to reveal virtually all Photoshop Tools. On iPads all Tools selectable at all times. Color Picker & Swatches A live color picker with a smooth gradient and quick swatches. Quickly sample foreground and background colors. Or by long pressing assigning your own favorite color to the swatch

Two way communication
Tool or Color Changes that are directly made in Photoshop are reflected in almost real-time in the PSDreamote app.
 Transform & Distort Flip, skew, distort layers—without clutter on your Mac screen.
 Instant Brush Adjustments Change brush size, hardness and your canvas zoom 
like having a custom control deck for your painting workflow.
 Why PSDreamote? Stay Focused: Keep your stylus on the canvas—your other hand picks brushes, transforms layers, or changes colors from your device. Seamless: Real-time communication with Photoshop; minimal lag. Free Beta: We’re in beta—feedback is welcome to shape future features! System Requirements: • iOS 15+ • PSDreamoteHost app on macOS 13+ • Current Version of Adobe Photoshop on Mac 
(Legacy versions may have usage limitations) How to Get Started: 1. Install PSDreamote on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Check out the Demo mode to check out the look and feel of the ControlPanel 3. If you like what you see, download the Host macOS app from psdreamote.com 4. Launch the Mac app, Open PSDreamote on your iPhone/iPad, scan the QR code shown on the mac— BOOM done! Questions or Feedback? Write us Feedback and your ideas how to streamline your workflow even more on PSDreamote.com “Adobe Photoshop” is a registered trademark of Adobe Inc.
This product is not endorsed by or affiliated with Adobe Inc.

About

FlickMouse

Features
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FlickMouse is a remote input app that lets you use your iPhone as a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac (M1 or later). The “FlickMouse Server” app is required on your Mac (macOS). Within the same Wi-Fi network, you can control the cursor, type text, and use shortcuts — all from your iPhone. 【What you can do】 ■ Trackpad controls (Free) ・One finger: move the cursor / tap: left-click ・Two fingers: right-click / scroll ・Three-finger swipes, and more ■ Scroll rails (Pro) ・One-finger vertical / horizontal scroll rails ■ Keyboard input (Pro) ・Send text from the input field at the bottom of the screen ・One-tap keys you use often, such as Enter / Delete / Arrow keys / Space ■ Shortcuts / function keys (Pro) ・Copy / Paste / Undo / Mission Control / Dock, and more ・F1–F12 keys grouped at the top 【Free vs Pro】 ■ Free ・Move the cursor / left & right click / scroll / swipe gestures ※Pointer controls alone are enough for video playback and simple operations. ■ Pro (Paid: subscription or one-time purchase) ・Text input ・Various key / shortcut buttons (including F1–F12) ・Vertical / horizontal scroll rails, and more 【7-day free trial】 On first launch, tap “Start free for 7 days” to try Pro features for 7 days. After the trial ends, the app automatically switches to Free mode and you can continue using it for free. 【About subscriptions】 ・Pro offers auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly / yearly). ・Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・After purchase, you can manage or cancel in iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions. 【About the one-time purchase】 ・The one-time purchase lets you use Pro features with a single payment. 【How to use (3-minute setup)】 Install “FlickMouse Server” on your Mac. Launch Server and keep it in standby mode. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. On your iPhone, enter the IP address and port to connect. ※Once set up, you can start quickly next time with auto-reconnect. 【Communication & privacy】 ・No account registration required ・Communication between iPhone and Mac is encrypted ・No ad SDKs or tracking libraries are used Official / guide / download ・Official page: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/ ・Setup guide: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/setup.html ・Direct Server download: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/index.html#download Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/privacy

Screenshots

PSDremote3 screens
FlickMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PSDremote at none against FlickMouse's 3. PSDremote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. FlickMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PSDremote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSDremote ships an update every 4 days, FlickMouse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
PSDremote versus FlickMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSDremoteFlickMouse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian ListTetsuya Sato

In-app purchases

None

PSDremote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FlickMouse

Subscriptions2
  • FlickMouse Pro$0.991 Month
  • FlickMouse Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlickMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is PSDremote free?
PSDremote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlickMouse free?
FlickMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PSDremote or FlickMouse have ads?
Neither PSDremote nor FlickMouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSDremote or FlickMouse?
PSDremote ships an update every 4 days, and FlickMouse weekly. Most recently, PSDremote was updated on September 27, 2026 and FlickMouse on September 25, 2026.

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