Comparison

TouchLink 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

TouchLink

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad & keyboard for your Mac. Whether you're controlling your Mac from across the room, moving the cursor during a presentation, or relaxing on the couch, TouchLink turns the iPhone in your hand into a trackpad for your Mac. No extra hardware needed. Just connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi. [Features] - Smooth trackpad Move the cursor smoothly with one finger. Tap to left-click, two-finger tap to right-click, press and hold to drag. - Mac-style gestures Two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom, three-finger swipe for Mission Control and switching Spaces. - Keyboard input Type directly from your iPhone to your Mac. Modifier keys (Command / Option / Shift) and shortcuts like Command-C and Command-V. Arrow keys and Backspace supported. - App Launcher (TouchLink Pro) Launch and bring your favorite Mac apps to the front with one tap. Running apps are highlighted. Open favorite websites in your Mac browser with a tap. Quick buttons for Spotlight, Screenshot, Mission Control and more. - Easy connection Automatic discovery and connection over the same Wi-Fi. No pairing needed. [Before you start] - A free Mac companion app is required: https://tl-mac.vercel.app/ - Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. - The trackpad and keyboard are free. The App Launcher is unlocked with a one-time purchase, TouchLink Pro. [Requirements] - iPhone: iOS 16.0 or later - Mac: macOS 13.0 or later (free Mac app required)

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. ā–  Just Like a Real Trackpad Ā· Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click Ā· Two-finger scroll Ā· Three-finger drag and double-tap drag Ā· Adjust tracking speed and scroll sensitivity to your liking It feels exactly like a Magic Trackpad. ā–  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. ā–  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. ā–  Secure by Design When your iPhone connects, your Mac must approve it. No one can access your Mac without permission. ā–  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. ā–  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

TouchLink2 screens
Remote Mouse for Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchLink at every 3 days against Remote Mouse for Mac's every 3 weeks. Remote Mouse for Mac's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TouchLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Mouse for Mac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchLink ships an update every 3 days, Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TouchLink versus Remote Mouse for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchLinkRemote Mouse for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRE:X DESIGN INC.joon kwang kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchLink

One-time1
  • TouchLink Pro$6.99
1 purchases

Remote Mouse for Mac

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is TouchLink free?
TouchLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Mouse for Mac free?
Remote Mouse for Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchLink or Remote Mouse for Mac have ads?
Neither TouchLink nor Remote Mouse for Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchLink or Remote Mouse for Mac?
TouchLink ships an update every 3 days, and Remote Mouse for Mac every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchLink was updated on October 7, 2026 and Remote Mouse for Mac on October 6, 2026.

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