Comparison

FlickMouse vs WiFiShareKit

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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WiFiShareKit

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Stop spelling out Wi-Fi passwords letter by letter. WiFiShare turns your home, office, or shop's Wi-Fi into a scannable QR code. Guests just point their camera and connect in 3 seconds. It's also a complete network toolkit: see current connection info, run speed tests, generate strong passwords, check password strength, look up router admin defaults — all in one app. ■ Core Features (Free Forever) • Wi-Fi QR Sharing Enter network name (SSID) and password, instantly generate a standard Wi-Fi QR code. Guests just scan with their phone camera — "Join Network" button appears. Supports WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 / WEP / open networks and hidden SSIDs. • Network Status Overview See current Wi-Fi name, router (Gateway) address, local IP, subnet mask, BSSID — all on one page. Each field is copyable for sharing with family or support. • Speed Test One-tap download speed test using public nodes (Cloudflare, OVH, Hetzner). Results stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded. • Password Toolkit • Password Generator: customize length, case, numbers, symbols. • Password Strength Checker: local entropy calculation. Your input never leaves your device. • Router Default Passwords: built-in lookup for TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Netgear, and more. • DNS List: common public DNS servers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9), one-tap copy. • Hotspot QR: turn your iPhone's Personal Hotspot SSID and password into a QR. ■ Pro Unlock (One-time purchase, lifetime access) • Unlimited Wi-Fi entries (free version: 3 max) • Unlimited ad-free speed tests • QR customization (colors, borders, logo) • Batch PDF export • Advanced network info • iCloud backup and sync • Priority access to future features ■ Why Choose WiFiShare? • 100% on-device Your stored Wi-Fi passwords live in iOS Keychain. Never uploaded, never synced to any server. • Zero ads in core features QR sharing, network info, password tools — completely ad-free. Only Speed Test on free tier may show an optional rewarded ad after 5 daily tests. • No unnecessary permissions No camera, no photo library, no location, no contacts, no microphone. • Offline ready QR generation, password tools, router default lookup — all work offline. ■ Privacy Promise • No email, name, phone, or birthday required. • No registration, no account. • Your Wi-Fi names and passwords never leave your device. • No analytics, no tracking of which features you use. • Delete the app and all data is wiped. For full details: in-app Settings → Privacy Policy. Languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French For all family members, including elders and kids.

Screenshots

FlickMouse4 screens
WiFiShareKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WiFiShareKit at every 2 days against FlickMouse's weekly. WiFiShareKit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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 WiFiShareKit 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, WiFiShareKit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FlickMouse versus WiFiShareKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickMouseWiFiShareKit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetsuya SatoKUN WEI TU

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

WiFiShareKit

One-time1
  • Wi-Fi Share Pro$0.99

Questions

Is FlickMouse free?
FlickMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WiFiShareKit free?
WiFiShareKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlickMouse or WiFiShareKit have ads?
Neither FlickMouse nor WiFiShareKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickMouse or WiFiShareKit?
FlickMouse ships an update weekly, and WiFiShareKit every 2 days. Most recently, FlickMouse was updated on September 8, 2026 and WiFiShareKit on June 17, 2026.

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