Mobile Mouse USB Remote vs ZipChest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Mouse USB Remote
Transform your iOS device into a versatile USB mouse, keyboard, and remote. Connects directly via Bluetooth to a separate dongle, offering reliable offline control for various devices without needing Wi-Fi or companion software.
- USB mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functionality
- Direct Bluetooth connection via USB dongle
- Works offline without Wi-Fi or companion software
- Control PCs, Linux, smart TVs, and more
- Multitouch touchpad with gestures
- Air mouse cursor control
- Media remote functionality
- Full encrypted keyboard
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** Important: This app requires the purchase of our USB-C dongle and will NOT work without it, sold separately: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/dongle ** We also offer a WIFI and Bluetooth version of this app that does not require a dongle Turn your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a real USB mouse, keyboard, touchpad, and remote for any device! Connect instantly using native USB over Bluetooth — no Wi-Fi, no cables, and no companion software required. Once you have paired your iOS device to the dongle, it can be plugged into to any device that supports a mouse and keyboard. Unlike other remote apps that rely on Wi-Fi networks or background server software, Mobile Mouse uses a direct Bluetooth connection to our USB dongle for reliable performance anywhere — even offline. Features • Control virtually any device that supports a USB mouse and keyboard, including Windows PCs, Linux systems, Raspberry Pi, Meta Quest, ChromeOS devices, smart TVs, and more. The dongle works as a real USB device, allowing access to login screens, BIOS, and system menus without restrictions. • Multi-Device Control – Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to control your Mac, iPad, or iPhone • Native Bluetooth over USB – No Wi-Fi, no cables, no server software to install • Multitouch Touchpad – Scroll, swipe, tap, and perform gestures smoothly • Air Mouse – Magically control your cursor by moving your iPhone in the air like a laser pointer • Media Remote – Play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume • Full Keyboard – Standard and function keys, modifier keys, brightness, sleep, and more. Fully encrypted • Compact Convenience – Ideal for travel, presentations, accessibility, and relaxed computing • Secure - Fully encrypted Frequently Asked Questions • Can I use my iPhone as a Bluetooth mouse? Yes. Mobile Mouse Bluetooth lets you use your iPhone as a real Bluetooth mouse for Mac and iPad. • Can I use my iPhone as a touchpad or trackpad? Yes. The app includes a multitouch touchpad with scrolling, swiping, and gesture support. • Can I use my phone as a keyboard for my Mac or iPad? Yes. Mobile Mouse provides a full Bluetooth keyboard with standard keys, function keys, and modifier keys. • Does Mobile Mouse work without Wi-Fi or internet? Yes. It connects directly using native Bluetooth over USB and works completely offline. • Is this a real USB device or just a remote app? It works as a real USB mouse, keyboard, and touchpad — not a screen-sharing or Wi-Fi remote. • Is Bluetooth input secure? Yes. All Bluetooth keyboard input is encrypted, just like a physical Bluetooth keyboard. • Does it work with Windows or Linux? Yes, it supports all operating systems and devices that can be controlled with a mouse and keybaord • Can I use it at the login screen or BIOS? Yes. With the USB dongle, Mobile Mouse works as a standard USB mouse and keyboard before the OS loads. • What are some additional uses for Mobile Mouse? Mobile Mouse works great as a presentation remote, and media controller. Works with web browsers like Safari, Chrome, and Firefox; video apps including YouTube, Netflix, VLC, Plex, Kodi, and OBS; music apps such as Spotify and Apple Music; presentation tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google Slides; creative apps including Adobe Photoshop; and conferencing apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. Privacy Policy: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bluetooth.mobilemouse.com/terms
ZipChest
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Got an archive you can't open? ZipChest opens it in one tap. ZipChest is a clean archive tool, and **every feature is open to everyone**. Unzip as much as you like — unlimited files, unlimited size, encrypted archives included, files on iCloud or any mounted cloud drive included. Packing, encrypting and choosing a format work the same way. No subscription, no countdown timers, no "you've used your two tries". UNZIP - Opens zip (including password-protected and ZIP64 archives), 7z (including AES-256 encrypted), tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.xz, gz, bz2, xz, and iso disc images - Legacy non-UTF-8 file names decode correctly - Open archives right from Files, Mail, or any app's share sheet - Browse before extracting: see the file tree and sizes, tap any file for an instant preview - Extract everything with one tap, or select just the entries you need - Extract next to the archive, or pick any destination — including cloud drives mounted in Files - Live progress with cancel; malicious paths are blocked and cancelled jobs leave no half-written files PACK - Select files and folders, pack them into a zip — no limit on how many - **AES-256 encrypted zips** — password-protect contracts and photo packs - **7z output** - **Compression level 1–9** - All of the above are included. No purchase required. ABOUT ADS ZipChest is funded by a single banner at the bottom of the screen. If it gets in your way, the "Remove Ads" purchase takes it away for good — **it does not unlock any features, because every feature is already available**. Restore Purchases brings it back on a new device. PRIVACY Compression, extraction and encryption all happen on your device; your files are never uploaded to any server, and passwords live in memory only and are never stored. The app works normally in airplane mode — **only the banner at the bottom needs a connection**. ZipChest does not track you and never shows the "Allow tracking" prompt. Supported formats (this version): zip (plain/encrypted/ZIP64), 7z (plain/encrypted), tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.xz, gz, bz2, xz, iso. More formats are on the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Mouse USB Remote at none against ZipChest's 1. Mobile Mouse USB Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. ZipChest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile Mouse USB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mobile Mouse USB Remote | ZipChest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R.P.A. Tech | 丽佳 施 |
In-app purchases
Mobile Mouse USB Remote
No in-app purchases
ZipChest
- Remove Ads$0.99
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