Comparison

FlickMouse vs Mini Keyboard

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

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Mini Keyboard

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미니키보드는 iPhone을 PC와 Mac의 무선 키보드, 트랙패드, 미디어 리모컨으로 변신시키는 앱입니다. 같은 Wi-Fi에 연결된 컴퓨터를 침대에서, 소파에서, 책상 반대편에서 자유롭게 조종하세요. [주요 기능] • 트랙패드 - 부드러운 마우스 이동, 클릭, 드래그, 스크롤 • 키보드 입력 - 한글/영문 텍스트 전송 (긴 메시지 작성에 좋음) • 단축키 그리드 - 자주 쓰는 키 조합을 버튼으로 (3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 사용자 정의) • 코딩 모드 - Mac/Windows 별 개발자 단축키 모음 • YouTube 모드 - 침대에서 영상 시청 최적 (재생/일시정지, 쇼츠 넘기기, 5초 되감기) • 가로 모드 - 화면 전체가 거대한 트랙패드로 변신 [지원 OS] • Mac (macOS 11 이상, Apple Silicon) • Windows 10/11 [시작하기] 1. PC에 미니키보드 서버를 설치하세요 (https://betaposlab.com 에서 무료 다운로드) 2. PC와 iPhone을 같은 Wi-Fi에 연결 3. 앱에서 '주변 컴퓨터 찾기' → 자동 연결 [보안] • 모든 통신은 같은 Wi-Fi 안에서만 (외부 서버 없음) • 6자리 PIN 인증 + 무차별 대입 방어 • 사용자 데이터는 수집/저장/공유하지 않습니다 [지원] 이메일: betapos@icloud.com 가이드: https://betaposlab.com/manual.html

Screenshots

FlickMouse4 screens
Mini Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Keyboard at none against FlickMouse's 3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlickMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mini Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickMouse ships an update weekly, Mini Keyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FlickMouse versus Mini Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickMouseMini Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetsuya Satochanghyun kim

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
None

Mini Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlickMouse free?
FlickMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Keyboard free?
Mini Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlickMouse or Mini Keyboard have ads?
Neither FlickMouse nor Mini Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickMouse or Mini Keyboard?
FlickMouse ships an update weekly, and Mini Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlickMouse was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mini Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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