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Rowmote vs Remote Mouse: catalog facts
Rowmote	Remote Mouse
Best for: Controlling a Mac connected to a TV or projector from an iPhone	Best for: Controlling a media PC or presentation laptop from your phone
Paid Rowmote Helper is free; the iOS apps cost $0.99 (Rowmote) or $4.99 (Rowmote Pro).	Free The apps and desktop helper are offered as a free download.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Media-key control of more than forty Mac apps Pro version adds trackpad and keyboard All 4 strengths for Rowmote Media-key control of more than forty Mac apps Pro version adds trackpad and keyboard Wake on network and auto-pause on calls No line of sight needed	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 an iPhone or iPad and a Mac Trackpad and keyboard only in the Pro version	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
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Rowmote regularrateandrhythm.com/apps/rowmote 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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