PhoneMouse vs Asterysk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhoneMouse
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REQUIRES MAC APP — Download PhoneMouse on your Mac too. One purchase covers both! Never be stuck without a mouse again. PhoneMouse turns your iPhone into a wireless mouse for your Mac — perfect for presentations, travel, or when you forget your mouse at home. TWO CONTROL MODES • Gyro Mode – Wave your phone like a magic wand to control the cursor • Trackpad Mode – Use your screen as a wireless trackpad EASY SETUP 1. Download PhoneMouse on both your iPhone and Mac 2. Select your Mac from the app 3. Start controlling instantly PERFECT FOR • Presentations and demos • Couch computing • Travel and remote work • Emergency backup No subscriptions. No ads. One purchase for iPhone + Mac.
Asterysk
This AI chat assistant integrates with your browser to let you interact with any webpage. It supports multiple leading AI models and allows you to use your own API keys for enhanced privacy and direct interaction with AI providers.
- AI chat on any webpage
- Support for Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
- Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
- Context-aware page analysis
- Conversation history by domain
- Slash commands for quick actions
- Floating window or sidebar view
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Asterysk brings AI chat to any webpage in your Browser. Use your own API keys to chat with leading AI models — no middleman, no tracking, no servers. Features: - Multi-AI: Switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic models on the fly - BYOK: Bring your own API keys — your data goes directly to the provider - Context Aware: Reads the current page so you can ask about any article, doc, or code - Conversation History: Chats organized by domain, pick up right where you left off - Slash Commands: Quick actions like summarize, explain, analyze, and generate code - Floating or Sidebar: Choose between a draggable window or full-height sidebar - 100% Privacy: No servers, no tracking — everything stays on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneMouse at none against Asterysk's 3. Asterysk's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Asterysk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PhoneMouse asks for nothing beyond the download.
PhoneMouse ships an update every 4 days, Asterysk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhoneMouse | Asterysk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Nærø | Shivkanth Bagavathy |
In-app purchases
PhoneMouse
No in-app purchases
Asterysk
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
