MouseHero vs PhoneMouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MouseHero
Transform your smartphone into a wireless mouse and keyboard for your computer. Seamlessly control your PC from across the room, offering a convenient way to interact with your device.
- Control computer with phone
- Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
- Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Quick and auto-discovery pairing
- Remote operation over the same network
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Mouse & Keyboard Control: Operate your computer directly from your phone Cross-Platform Support: Windows / Mac / Linux Quick Pairing: Auto-discover your computer and connect in 3 minutes Remote Operation: Control your PC from anywhere on the same network Enjoy the freedom to control your computer from your sofa, bed, or desk. Download Mouse Hero now and simplify your computer experience! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://mousehero.aprilzz.com/en/privacy/
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 in-app purchases: PhoneMouse at none against MouseHero's 3. MouseHero's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. MouseHero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. PhoneMouse asks for nothing beyond the download.
MouseHero ships an update every 6 days, PhoneMouse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MouseHero | PhoneMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 洁 许 | Benjamin Nærø |
In-app purchases
MouseHero
- Monthly1 Month trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
PhoneMouse
No in-app purchases
