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Bluke vs Remote Mouse: catalog facts
Bluke	Remote Mouse
Best for: Controlling a computer, TV or console from a phone without installing anything on it	Best for: Controlling a media PC or presentation laptop from your phone
Free Free and open source under AGPL-3.0.	Free The apps and desktop helper are offered as a free download.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
No software needed on the receiving device Keyboard, trackpad and gamepad in one app All 3 strengths for Bluke No software needed on the receiving device Keyboard, trackpad and gamepad in one app Uses the standard Bluetooth HID profile	Mouse, keyboard and trackpad in one phone app Desktop helper for Windows, macOS and Linux All 4 strengths for Remote Mouse Mouse, keyboard and trackpad in one phone app Desktop helper for Windows, macOS and Linux Control panels for media, browsing and presentations Android APK available outside Google Play
Requires a phone whose Android build supports the Bluetooth HID device profile Touchscreen typing is no substitute for a physical keyboard for long sessions	Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi Needs a helper program installed on the computer All 3 limitations for Remote Mouse Phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi Needs a helper program installed on the computer Controls input only; it does not show the computer's screen on the phone
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bluke github.com/arnav-kr/Bluke f-droid.org/packages/dev.arnv.bluke Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Remote Mouse remotemouse.net apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-mouse/id385894596 Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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