Comparison

Air vs Spatial Pointer

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

Head to head
About

Air

Transform your iPhone into a wireless computer controller. Effortlessly manage your desktop for presentations, media, or remote work with trackpad and keyboard functionality. Connects easily over your local network.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse control via trackpad
  • Keyboard input from iPhone
  • Quick local network pairing
  • Customizable controls
  • Cross-platform support (Windows/macOS)
Features
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AirMouse – Control Your Computer from Your iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful wireless controller for your computer. AirMouse pairs seamlessly with the AirMouse Host app on your desktop, giving you full control over your system—perfect for presentations, media playback, or when your keyboard and mouse aren’t within reach. Features - Wireless Mouse Control – Use your iPhone screen as a trackpad to move the cursor smoothly. - Keyboard Input – Type on your computer directly from your iPhone. - Quick Pairing – Connect easily to your host computer over your local network. - Custom Controls – More than just mouse and keyboard—expand functionality for your needs. - Cross-Platform – Works with both Windows and macOS via the AirMouse Host app. Perfect For - Presentations & lectures - Media center / home theater setups - Remote work convenience - Everyday wireless control AirMouse makes controlling your computer effortless, right from your iPhone.

About

Spatial Pointer

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse using advanced motion tracking. Control your cursor, click, and scroll with intuitive gestures. Works seamlessly with Mac, iPad, Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Highlights
  • Motion-controlled cursor
  • Tap to click
  • Swipe to scroll
  • Long press for right-click
  • Bluetooth HID pairing
  • No companion app required
  • Reactive interface
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Spatial Pointer turns your iPhone into a wireless mouse using motion tracking. No extra software, hardware, or dongles required — just your iPhone and Bluetooth. Move your iPhone to control the cursor. Touch the screen to click. Swipe to scroll. It's that simple. Works with: • Mac, iPad & Vision Pro • Meta Quest • Any PC, TV, or device that supports Bluetooth mouse input How it works: 1. Open Spatial Pointer and pair with your device 2. Hold your iPhone and move it through the air — the cursor follows 3. Tap anywhere on screen to click 4. Swipe with your finger to scroll 5. Long press for right-click Features: • Motion-controlled cursor with high precision at 120Hz • Tap to click, swipe to scroll with momentum • Long press for secondary click (right-click) • Beautiful reactive interface – dots flow and respond to every touch • Keyboard • Zero configuration – pairs instantly via Bluetooth HID • No companion app needed on the target device Perfect for presentations, controlling your TV from the couch, navigating your Vision Pro or Quest, or whenever a mouse isn't handy.

Screenshots

Air3 screens
Spatial Pointer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air at 100% against Spatial Pointer's 0%. Air also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Air's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spatial Pointer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Air versus Spatial Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirSpatial Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike BugdenMilan Lajtos

Customer experience

Air

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spatial Pointer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Air

No in-app purchases

None

Spatial Pointer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air free?
Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Pointer free?
Spatial Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air or Spatial Pointer?
Air is rated higher. Air averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spatial Pointer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Air or Spatial Pointer have ads?
Neither Air nor Spatial Pointer shows ads.

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