Comparison

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote vs Mobile Touchpad

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your Mac or iPad. Connect instantly via native Bluetooth for seamless, low-latency control without Wi-Fi or companion software. Ideal for presentations, travel, and everyday computing.

Highlights
  • Native Bluetooth connection
  • Multi-device control
  • Multitouch touchpad
  • Media remote functionality
  • Full keyboard input
  • Offline operation
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a Bluetooth mouse, wireless keyboard, touchpad, and remote control for your Mac, Windows PC, Linux PC, or iPad. Free trial available. A paid subscription is required to continue using Mobile Mouse after the trial. Enjoy responsive control wherever you work or play, even without an internet connection. Navigate your computer from the couch, deliver presentations, control music and movies, or travel with one less accessory. β€’ Connect directly over Bluetooth β€” No Wi-Fi network, internet connection, or companion server software required on the device you control. β€’ Multitouch Trackpad β€” Move the cursor, scroll, swipe, and tap with intuitive touch gestures. β€’ Air Mouse β€” Control your cursor by moving your iPhone in the air. Great for presentations and controlling your computer from across the room. β€’ Full Keyboard & Number Pad β€” Type wirelessly with standard keys, function keys, modifier keys, and shortcuts for brightness, sleep, and more. β€’ Media, Presentation & TV Remotes β€” Play and pause media, skip tracks, adjust volume, and control slides with dedicated remotes. β€’ Custom Remote Builder β€” Create and share remotes tailored to your favorite apps and workflows. Sync your custom remotes across your devices. β€’ Mouse Jiggler β€” Keep your computer awake with automatic mouse movement. β€’ Multiple Devices β€” Use one controller with your compatible computers, iPads, iPhones, and Apple TV. Your iPad can serve as either a controller or the device being controlled. β€’ Encrypted Keyboard Input β€” Type securely over an encrypted Bluetooth connection. FREE TRIAL & SUBSCRIPTION Try Mobile Mouse free to test compatibility and explore its features. Continued use requires a paid subscription. WHY MOBILE MOUSE? β€’ Works Wherever You Are β€” Control nearby devices at home, in the office, in a classroom, or while traveling. Mobile Mouse connects directly over Bluetooth, so you don’t need a local area network, private Wi-Fi, or internet access. β€’ No Companion Software β€” Nothing to install on the computer you control. Ideal for work or shared computers where you can’t install additional software. β€’ No Pairing necessary on Apple Devices β€” Connect to compatible Apple devices without going through Bluetooth pairing. Just connect and take control. β€’ Independent of Wi-Fi β€” Keep control when Wi-Fi is unavailable, unreliable, or prevents devices from communicating with each other. β€’ Ready for Presentations and Travel β€” Skip the hassle of joining an unfamiliar network or setting up server software. Your mouse, keyboard, and presentation remote are already with you. β€’ A Backup Within Reach β€” Mouse batteries dead? Keyboard unavailable? Use your iPhone or iPad to get back in control. β€’ Nearly Two Decades of Experience β€” We created the first mobile mouse app in 2009. Since then, we’ve continued to innovate, embracing new technologies and shaping our apps around the needs and feedback of our users. Use Mobile Mouse with your favorite apps, from YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and Apple Music to Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. Browse the web, manage your home theater PC, or keep presentation controls close at hand. OPTIONAL USB DONGLE Expand compatibility with the optional Bluetooth USB-C dongle. It receives your controls and acts as a standard USB mouse and keyboard for compatible Windows PCs, Linux systems, Raspberry Pi, Meta Quest, Android and ChromeOS devices, and smart TVs. On supported systems, the dongle also enables control at login screens, in BIOS/UEFI settings, and before the operating system loads. Privacy Policy: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/terms

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Mobile Touchpad

Features
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Mobile Touchpad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless touchpad for your computer. Control your mouse cursor over WiFi using fast UDP communication β€” no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES β€’ Multi-touch support β€” up to 5 simultaneous touch points β€’ Auto IP detection β€” automatically suggests your computer's address β€’ Dark mode and light mode β€’ Touch visual feedback with animated indicators β€’ Tablet support β€” works in both portrait and landscape β€’ Screen stays awake during use β€’ Native splash screen and polished UI HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free PC companion software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer 2. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network 3. Open the app and enter your computer's IP address 4. Touch and drag on your phone to control the mouse cursor REQUIREMENTS β€’ Mobile device and computer on the same WiFi network β€’ Free PC companion software available at https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-touchpad β€’ iOS 13.0 or later PRIVACY Mobile Touchpad only sends touch coordinate data to your own computer over your local WiFi network. No data leaves your network. The app displays optional rewarded video advertisements via Google AdMob to support development. PERFECT FOR β€’ Presentations and remote control β€’ Media center / HTPC setups β€’ Couch computing β€’ Quick navigation when your mouse is missing β€’ Accessibility scenarios Mobile Touchpad is a complete Flutter rewrite of the original 2020 Gideros app, with improved multi-touch, modern UI, and better network handling.

Screenshots

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote4 screens
Mobile Touchpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Touchpad at none against Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote's 3. Mobile Touchpad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

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

Both are free to download. Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mobile Touchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote versus Mobile Touchpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Mouse Bluetooth RemoteMobile Touchpad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews53.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.P.A. TechTURKER GIRGIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mobile Mouse Lifetime$89.99
None

Mobile Touchpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote free?
Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Touchpad free?
Mobile Touchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote or Mobile Touchpad have ads?
Mobile Touchpad shows ads; Mobile Mouse Bluetooth Remote does not.

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