Comparison

Remote Mouse for Mac vs SendMouse

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

Head to head
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.

About

SendMouse

Features
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Turn your phone into a clean, practical touchpad and keyboard for your PC. SendMouse brings everyday computer controls and direct file transfer together without streaming your desktop screen. This mobile app works with SendMouse for Windows or macOS. Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi, then scan the QR shown on the computer once. Key features • Touchpad: tap to click, long-press to right-click, and scroll with two fingers • Keyboard: type on your phone and send input to the PC • Remotes: control the browser, media playback, and presentations • Programs: switch, minimize, or close running windows • File transfer: select and send multiple files between phone and PC • Text transfer: send several links or notes together and find them in history • PC power: lock, sleep, restart, shut down, or set a custom timer • Pointer highlight: adjust color, size, thickness, and display style Commands, files, and text travel directly between paired devices over an encrypted local connection. SendMouse does not store transferred content on a central server. The free version includes banner ads and a combined daily limit of three file or text transfers. An optional monthly or yearly SendMouse Pro subscription, or a lifetime purchase, removes ads and unlocks unlimited transfers, advanced power timers, and pointer customization. Download the PC app and view setup instructions: https://123eggs.com/en/apps/sendmouse Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://123eggs.com/en/apps/sendmouse/privacy

Screenshots

Remote Mouse for Mac4 screens
SendMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Mouse for Mac at none against SendMouse's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Remote Mouse for Mac sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SendMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Remote Mouse for Mac versus SendMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Mouse for MacSendMouse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerjoon kwang kimChoongHo Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Mouse for Mac

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

SendMouse

Subscriptions2
  • SendMouse Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SendMouse Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • SendMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Remote Mouse for Mac free?
Remote Mouse for Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendMouse free?
SendMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Mouse for Mac or SendMouse have ads?
SendMouse shows ads; Remote Mouse for Mac does not.

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