Comparison

Smart Remote vs Remote Mouse for Mac

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control your Smart TV, change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a streamlined and reliable experience without needing multiple physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Control Smart TVs from phone
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu navigation
  • Intuitive remote layout
  • Lightweight and fast
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone can control your TV in under a minute — no extra hardware, no cables, no pairing codes. Dead batteries, a remote buried in the sofa, four clickers on the coffee table and none of them the right one. Smart Remote replaces all of it with the device already in your hand. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open Smart Remote and tap your TV when it appears 3. That's it — full control, straight from your screen WHAT YOU CAN DO - Power on and off without getting up - Change channels and switch inputs instantly - Adjust volume or mute with one tap - Navigate menus and apps with a familiar D-pad - Type in search boxes with your phone keyboard instead of pecking out letters one arrow at a time BUILT TO BE FASTER THAN THE REAL REMOTE Smart Remote opens and connects in seconds. No account, no sign-up, no setup wizard. Launch it, tap, done — because an app that takes longer than finding the remote isn't worth keeping. WHY PEOPLE KEEP IT INSTALLED - One app for every TV in the house - Nothing to buy, plug in, or charge - Works just as well in a hotel room as it does at home - Controls streaming boxes and sticks, not just televisions COMPATIBILITY Works with most Wi-Fi enabled Smart TVs and streaming devices. If your TV connects to your home network, Smart Remote can most likely control it. A NOTE ON INDEPENDENCE Smart Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Stop hunting for the clicker. Download Smart Remote and take control. Terms of Use: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2e409a72d7508087926ef05141d232bb Privacy Policy: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2e409a72d7508057ba12d0ca2708f2b4?pvs=73

About

Remote Mouse for Mac

Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Remote Mouse for Mac lets you control your Mac using the device in your hand — just like a Magic Trackpad, with no cables and no extra mouse. From the couch, during a presentation, or in bed, move your Mac's cursor freely from anywhere. ■ Just Like a Real Trackpad · Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click · Two-finger scroll · Three-finger drag and double-tap drag · Adjust tracking speed and scroll sensitivity to your liking It feels exactly like a Magic Trackpad. ■ Connect Without Cables On the same Wi-Fi, your Mac is discovered automatically and shown in the list. One tap connects. No Wi-Fi? It connects over Bluetooth too. ■ Multiple Macs at Once Home and office, MacBook and Mac mini — every Mac running the Receiver appears in the list, so you can pick and connect to any of them. ■ Secure by Design When your iPhone connects, your Mac must approve it. No one can access your Mac without permission. ■ A Refined Experience A neon glow blooms with every touch, wrapped in a design like no other. Available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese, following your device language automatically. ■ Getting Started 1. Install this app. 2. Run the free Receiver on your Mac (download from remotemouseformac.com). 3. Pick your Mac in the app, approve it, and it becomes a trackpad instantly. Note: To control your Mac's cursor, you need to run the free Receiver app on your Mac once. After the first launch, it starts automatically at login.

Screenshots

Smart Remote4 screens
Remote Mouse for Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Remote at none against Remote Mouse for Mac's 1. Smart Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Remote Mouse for Mac's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Remote Mouse for Mac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote ships an update weekly, Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Smart Remote versus Remote Mouse for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RemoteRemote Mouse for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinki .joon kwang kim

In-app purchases

None

Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Mouse for Mac

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Mouse for Mac free?
Remote Mouse for Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Remote or Remote Mouse for Mac have ads?
Smart Remote shows ads; Remote Mouse for Mac does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or Remote Mouse for Mac?
Smart Remote ships an update weekly, and Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on September 16, 2026 and Remote Mouse for Mac on September 5, 2026.

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