Comparison

HID HOP vs Bluetooth Mouse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HID HOP

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer. Control your device from a distance with features like media controls and secure PIN protection. Works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Highlights
  • Full keyboard with special keys
  • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click
  • Media controls
  • Secure PIN-protected connection
  • Low-latency response
  • Works with any USB HID computer
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer with HID-HOP. Connect to the HID-HOP USB dongle via Bluetooth and control your computer from across the room – perfect for presentations, media centers, or couch computing. FEATURES: • Full keyboard with special keys and shortcuts • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click and scrolling • Media controls for play/pause, volume, and track navigation • Secure PIN-protected connection with encrypted Bluetooth • Low-latency response for smooth, real-time control • Works with any computer that supports USB HID devices REQUIREMENTS: • HID-HOP USB dongle (nRF52840-based hardware) • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • iOS 15.0 or later HOW IT WORKS: 1. Plug the HID-HOP dongle into your computer's USB port 2. Open the app and scan for your dongle 3. Enter your security PIN to pair 4. Start typing and controlling! The dongle appears as a standard USB keyboard and mouse to your computer – no drivers or software installation required. Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for: • Home theater and media center control • Presentations and meetings • Controlling computers from a distance • Accessibility and convenience Open source firmware available at github.com/nathanabrewer

About

Bluetooth Mouse

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Bluetooth Mouse turns your iPhone or iPad into a direct Bluetooth Low Energy mouse and keyboard for compatible computers and tablets. DIRECT BLUETOOTH CONTROL Pair from the device you want to control. No Wi-Fi, receiver app, or cloud account is required. TRACKPAD AND KEYBOARD Move the pointer with one finger, scroll with two, tap to click, and adjust gestures, speed, acceleration, and precision. Type with your on-screen keyboard, shortcut keys, and navigation controls. PAIR WITH A COMPATIBLE HOST Connect to a compatible computer or tablet with Bluetooth Low Energy HID support. Start pairing in the receiving device’s Bluetooth or pointer-device settings, then approve it in the app. Discovery labels and reconnection behavior depend partly on the receiving device. PERSONALIZE YOUR CONTROL Choose light or dark appearances, accent colors, surface textures, scrolling behavior, haptics, keyboard layout, and responsiveness settings. FREE AND PRO Core mouse and keyboard control is free. Bluetooth Mouse Pro unlocks multiple approved devices, every accent and surface texture, Mouse Jiggler, and complete responsiveness controls. Choose Monthly Pro or Annual Pro; both are auto-renewing subscriptions and unlock the same features. Annual Pro is billed once per year. Manage or cancel renewal in Apple Account subscription settings. Mouse Jiggler sends movement only, never clicks, and runs only while the app is open, active, connected, and Pro is available. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No advertising or analytics SDKs, no cloud account, and no typed-text history. Mouse and keyboard input is processed on your device and sent directly to the host you approve. Privacy Policy: https://sarcomereapps.com/bluetooth-mouse/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HID HOP4 screens
Bluetooth Mouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HID HOP at 5.0 against Bluetooth Mouse's 1.0. HID HOP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bluetooth Mouse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HID HOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HID HOP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HID HOP versus Bluetooth Mouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID HOPBluetooth Mouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan BrewerAssaf Alawaji

In-app purchases

None

HID HOP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bluetooth Mouse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is HID HOP free?
HID HOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Mouse free?
Bluetooth Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HID HOP or Bluetooth Mouse?
HID HOP is rated higher. HID HOP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bluetooth Mouse averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HID HOP or Bluetooth Mouse have ads?
Neither HID HOP nor Bluetooth Mouse shows ads.

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