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Remote Mouse

S Tier

Best in class

4.6109K ratings

3.2recent reviews

1mosince update

FreeIn-App Purchases

Utilities
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Productivity
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4+age rating

25languages

Made for iPhone

Made for iPad

Made for Apple Watch

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What is Remote Mouse?

Turns a phone or tablet into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for controlling a PC or Mac.

Remote Mouse is a utilities app that lets a mobile device control a computer remotely. It works as a mouse, keyboard, and touchpad with multi-touch gestures, plus media, browser, app switcher, power, and clipboard panels. The desktop version must be installed on the computer and connected over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Pricing. Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

Controlling a computer from a couch while watching videos
Running a slideshow or presentation from a phone
Typing or navigating a PC or Mac without a physical keyboard or mouse

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Why this app is in S tier

96/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights

Rating93

Ratings90

App Store search rank100

Update recency100

S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Remote Mouse™ turns your mobile device into a powerful remote control app for your PC or Mac. Use your phone or tablet as a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad - complete with multi-touch gestures and media controls. Whether you're watching movies, controlling a presentation, or browsing the web from your couch, Remote Mouse™ offers an effortless way to control your computer remotely.

With over 20 million users and featured by CNET, Mashable, and Product Hunt, Remote Mouse™ offers one of the most elegant solutions to computer control from mobile.

What you can do

Mouse

Control the cursor like a real PC mouse
Move using your phone’s gyroscope (Gyro Mouse)
Left-handed mode support

Keyboard

Type remotely in any language
Use voice input (if supported by your soft keyboard)
Send system and app shortcuts
Adaptive layouts for Mac or PC
Use your phone as a remote keyboard for your computer

Touchpad

Simulates Apple Magic Trackpad
Supports multi-touch gestures
Ideal wireless touchpad app for remote navigation

Specialty Panels

Media Remote: Control videos, music, and presentations across apps and sites like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, VLC, Spotify, and more.
Browser Remote: Navigate Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
App Switcher: Launch and switch between apps
Power Options: Shut down, sleep, or restart remotely
Clipboard Sync: Copy and paste text/images across devices

Other features

Control volume using physical phone buttons
Secure the connection with a password
Reorder specialty panels
Customize your remote with personal wallpapers

Connection & Compatibility

Connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Connect by IP address, QR code, or connection history
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux

Easy to set up

Download and install Remote Mouse for desktop on your computer: [https://remotemouse.net](https://remotemouse.net)
Launch the desktop version (it runs in the background)
Connect your mobile device to your computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

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Questions about Remote Mouse

Do I need to install anything on my computer?

Yes. The listing says to download and install Remote Mouse for desktop on your computer, which runs in the background. The desktop link is https://remotemouse.net.

Which operating systems are supported?

The listing states support for Windows, macOS, and Linux on the computer side.

How does the phone connect to the computer?

You can connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, by IP address, QR code, or connection history. You can also set a password to secure the connection.

Is Remote Mouse free?

Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Remote Mouse right for me?

Remote Mouse is built for controlling a computer from a couch while watching videos, running a slideshow or presentation from a phone, typing or navigating a PC or mac without a physical keyboard or mouse. It sits in the trackpad control list on AppTierList.

Is Remote Mouse worth it?

Remote Mouse is S tier, ranked #1 of 10 trackpad control apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 108,854 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Remote Mouse compare to Remote, Mouse and Keyboard?

Remote Mouse is S tier at 96; Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is S tier at 93. Remote Mouse ranks higher. Remote Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases.