Comparison

Bluetooth Mouse vs PhoneAsTrackpad

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Mouse

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless mouse and keyboard for computers and tablets via direct Bluetooth. Enjoy customizable trackpad gestures, typing, and personalized control settings. A free version offers core functionality, with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • Trackpad and keyboard functionality
  • Customizable gestures and settings
  • Personalized appearance and control
  • Mouse Jiggler feature (Pro)
  • Private by design
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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/

About

PhoneAsTrackpad

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a natural wireless trackpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Install the free Computer Connection App, open it on your computer, then choose the computer shown on your iPhone. Move the pointer, click, scroll, zoom, drag, switch spaces, and open Mission Control using familiar multi-touch gestures. PhoneAsTrackpad communicates directly over your local Wi-Fi network, with no account and no cloud service. FEATURES • Smooth pointer movement with adjustable sensitivity • Tap, double-click, secondary click, and drag • Natural and momentum scrolling • Pinch and smart zoom • Page navigation and system gestures • Mission Control and space switching on Mac • Task View and virtual desktop controls on Windows • Six quick keys for numbers, copy, paste, and Enter • Automatic computer discovery and manual Windows IP connection • Local diagnostic logs to help troubleshoot connections CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER 1. Download the free Computer Connection App from our support website. 2. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open both apps and choose your computer. The Computer Connection App is required. macOS 14 or later and Windows 10/11 are supported. Privacy first: input stays on your local network. We collect no personal data and include no advertising or analytics SDKs.

Screenshots

Bluetooth Mouse4 screens
PhoneAsTrackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneAsTrackpad at none against Bluetooth Mouse's 2. PhoneAsTrackpad also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Mouse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PhoneAsTrackpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Mouse ships an update monthly, PhoneAsTrackpad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth Mouse versus PhoneAsTrackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth MousePhoneAsTrackpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssaf AlawajiWONHEE JANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bluetooth Mouse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year
None

PhoneAsTrackpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Mouse free?
Bluetooth Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoneAsTrackpad free?
PhoneAsTrackpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Mouse or PhoneAsTrackpad have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Mouse nor PhoneAsTrackpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Mouse or PhoneAsTrackpad?
Bluetooth Mouse ships an update monthly, and PhoneAsTrackpad every 4 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Mouse was updated on November 13, 2026 and PhoneAsTrackpad on October 31, 2026.

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