Comparison

Always Online vs MouseMe

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

Head to head
About

Always Online

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Stay Always Online, Effortlessly! Never worry about manually keeping your status online on Teams, Skype, Zoom, or any chat application again, even when you're not working or need a break. Our innovative app lets you stay connected without lifting a finger! How it works: 1. Simply install and place your phone down. 2. Activate the vibrate mode, and let your phone discreetly vibrate every minute, keeping your status active on platforms like Teams, Zoom, and Skype. 3. Customize your experience with features like: - Customizable shake intervals - Randomized shake patterns - Different shake intensities - Schedule screen dimming - Tap sounds on start and stop 4. Battery saver mode** ensures minimal power consumption, and the app automatically disables the shake when your battery is low When you're done, easily close the app and carry on. Stay connected without the hassle, enjoy complete control, and experience unmatched convenience! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MouseMe

Features
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MouseMe turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, media remote, and TV controller for your Mac — over your local Wi‑Fi. No subscription, no account, and no data sent to our servers. GET STARTED 1. Install MouseMe on your Mac and iPhone (same app on both). 2. On your Mac, open MouseMe and turn on Receiving. Grant Accessibility when macOS asks — this lets MouseMe move the cursor and type. 3. On your iPhone, open Connect and tap your Mac under Computers nearby. 4. Use the Mouse tab to move and click, or switch to Keyboard, Media, or TV. MOUSE MODES • Trackpad — glide to move, tap to click, two-finger scroll • Classic Mouse — left, right, and middle buttons plus scroll • Air Mouse — aim with your phone in the air • Desk Slide — lay the phone flat and slide it on your desk • Gaming — high sensitivity with extra buttons • Presenter — next/previous slide controls and pointing KEYBOARD & MEDIA • Full keyboard with modifier keys sent to your Mac • Media controls for volume, brightness, and playback TV REMOTE • Control a Roku TV on your network through your Mac • Multiple layouts including Universal, Apple TV, Roku, and Simple • Find TVs automatically on your Wi‑Fi CONNECTION • Automatic discovery on the same Wi‑Fi (Bonjour) • Manual IP entry and QR code pairing • Optional Bluetooth when Wi‑Fi is unavailable PRIVACY All input stays on your local network between your phone and Mac. MouseMe does not collect or sell your data. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 26.2 or later • Mac with macOS 26.2 or later on the same Wi‑Fi network • Local Network permission on iPhone (for discovery) • Accessibility permission on Mac (to control cursor and keyboard) Perfect for your desk, the couch, or presentations — your phone becomes a portable mouse and keyboard for the Mac you already own.

Screenshots

Always Online4 screens
MouseMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MouseMe at none against Always Online's 1. Always Online's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Always Online sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. MouseMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Always Online versus MouseMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlways OnlineMouseMe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKshitij JhangraRyan Joshua Fermoselle

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Always Online

Subscriptions1
  • Always Online Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
None

MouseMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Always Online free?
Always Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MouseMe free?
MouseMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Always Online or MouseMe have ads?
Neither Always Online nor MouseMe shows ads.

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