PhoneMouse vs MouseMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PhoneMouse
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REQUIRES MAC APP β 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 β perfect for presentations, travel, or when you forget your mouse at home. TWO CONTROL MODES β’ Gyro Mode β Wave your phone like a magic wand to control the cursor β’ Trackpad Mode β 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 β’ Presentations and demos β’ Couch computing β’ Travel and remote work β’ Emergency backup No subscriptions. No ads. One purchase for iPhone + Mac.
MouseMe
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MouseMe turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, media remote, and TV controller for your Mac β over your local WiβFi. No subscription, no account, and no data sent to our servers. GET STARTED 1. Install MouseMe on your Mac and iPhone (same app on both). 2. On your Mac, open MouseMe and turn on Receiving. Grant Accessibility when macOS asks β this lets MouseMe move the cursor and type. 3. On your iPhone, open Connect and tap your Mac under Computers nearby. 4. Use the Mouse tab to move and click, or switch to Keyboard, Media, or TV. MOUSE MODES β’ Trackpad β glide to move, tap to click, two-finger scroll β’ Classic Mouse β left, right, and middle buttons plus scroll β’ Air Mouse β aim with your phone in the air β’ Desk Slide β lay the phone flat and slide it on your desk β’ Gaming β high sensitivity with extra buttons β’ Presenter β next/previous slide controls and pointing KEYBOARD & MEDIA β’ Full keyboard with modifier keys sent to your Mac β’ Media controls for volume, brightness, and playback TV REMOTE β’ Control a Roku TV on your network through your Mac β’ Multiple layouts including Universal, Apple TV, Roku, and Simple β’ Find TVs automatically on your WiβFi CONNECTION β’ Automatic discovery on the same WiβFi (Bonjour) β’ Manual IP entry and QR code pairing β’ Optional Bluetooth when WiβFi is unavailable PRIVACY All input stays on your local network between your phone and Mac. MouseMe does not collect or sell your data. REQUIREMENTS β’ iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 26.2 or later β’ Mac with macOS 26.2 or later on the same WiβFi network β’ Local Network permission on iPhone (for discovery) β’ Accessibility permission on Mac (to control cursor and keyboard) Perfect for your desk, the couch, or presentations β your phone becomes a portable mouse and keyboard for the Mac you already own.
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PhoneMouse and MouseMe are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PhoneMouse | MouseMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Nærø | Ryan Joshua Fermoselle |
In-app purchases
PhoneMouse
No in-app purchases
MouseMe
No in-app purchases









