FlickMouse vs FileSent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlickMouse
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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
FileSent
Instantly share files between devices on your local network without cables or cloud storage. Enjoy unlimited speeds and support for all file types, with enhanced security features. Upgrade for advanced options like decompression and online playback.
- High-speed LAN file transfer
- Zero-data sharing
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Folder and all file type support
- Local data storage
- Script injection protection
- Online file preview and playback (Pro)
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Had enough of slow transfer speeds, needing multiple apps, lack of online playback and centralized file management? FileSent is a minimalist, high-speed, zero-traffic local area network file transfer tool. No data cables or cloud services required. Achieve ultra-fast cross-device and cross-platform file sharing between phones, computers, tablets and watches under the same WiFi/LAN. Free: - Install one app on a single device to enable cross-platform sharing across multiple devices - Unlimited speed throughout transmission, direct connection without relay, making full use of LAN bandwidth - Supports folder transfer, compatible with photos, videos, documents and all types of files - Local LAN service for centralized file management; data is stored locally only and never uploaded to the cloud - Built-in script injection protection to fully secure local access and data safety Pro: - Apple Watch Support: 1. Transfer files/folders from iPhone to Watch, full file management on Watch including rename, move, delete, preview and playback 2. Native local video playback 3. Image preview supports left/right swipe to switch previous/next files in the same directory 4. Text file preview with automatic reading scroll position memory. For text-to-speech, search and install EchoReadPro on app stores 5. Audio playback supports pause, track switching, same-directory loop playback, and automatic saving of playback settings - Stable high-speed transmission for extra-large files - Built-in file compression and decompression - Online preview for text, audio and video - Online video playback with automatic loading of multiple subtitles in the same directory - Synchronization of multiple clipboard entries - Independent text file management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileSent at none against FlickMouse's 3. FileSent also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and ads 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. FlickMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FileSent asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlickMouse ships an update weekly, FileSent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlickMouse | FileSent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tetsuya Sato | 杨军 朱 |
In-app purchases
FlickMouse
- FlickMouse Pro$0.991 Month
- FlickMouse Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
- FlickMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99
FileSent
No in-app purchases









