Comparison

FlickMouse vs QR Safe

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

Head to head
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

About

QR Safe

Features
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QR Safe is a secure QR code scanner designed to protect you from phishing, malicious links and online scams. Scan QR codes instantly and analyze URLs before opening them. This QR scanner helps detect dangerous links, suspicious websites and unsafe content hidden inside QR codes. Key features: Fast QR code scanner Secure URL checker and link analyzer Phishing detection and scam protection Malicious link detection before opening WiFi QR code reader with network details Scan QR codes from images and gallery QR scan history with results Lightweight and easy to use interface QR Safe is more than a simple QR reader. It is a security tool designed to prevent QR code scams and protect your data.

Screenshots

FlickMouse4 screens
QR Safe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Safe at 13.0 against FlickMouse's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and QR Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickMouse ships an update weekly, QR Safe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FlickMouse versus QR Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickMouseQR Safe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetsuya SatoEric FONTENY

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
1 purchases

QR Safe

One-time1
  • QR Safe Premium$2.99

Questions

Is FlickMouse free?
FlickMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Safe free?
QR Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlickMouse or QR Safe have ads?
Neither FlickMouse nor QR Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickMouse or QR Safe?
FlickMouse ships an update weekly, and QR Safe every 4 days. Most recently, FlickMouse was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Safe on September 13, 2026.

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