Comparison

USB Remote vs Remote Trackpad

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

Head to head
About

USB Remote

Transform your iOS device into a wireless keyboard and mouse for your PC or other USB-enabled devices. Control your computer remotely using touch gestures and voice commands. Requires a specific Bluetooth receiver.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and mouse control
  • Voice recognition for typing
  • Macro creation and execution
  • QR/barcode scanning and typing
  • System volume and media control
  • Text input from clipboard and files
Features
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USB Remote app turns your iOS device into wireless USB keyboard and mouse: you can use it to remotely control and USB host (PC, etc.) by sending keyboard and mouse events. *** InputStick USB receiver (Bluetooth 4.0) is required! App does NOT work over USB cable! *** More info: www.inputstick.com InputStick USB receiver works with all USB hosts that supports generic HID keyboard and mouse: PCs, consoles, embedded systems. You don’t need to install custom drivers, additional software nor do any network configuration. Just plug InputStick into USB port and after few seconds it is ready to go. Main app features: - send individual keys (using soft-keyboard) - control mouse with mousepad area - type text from text area (allows word suggestions, autocorrection) - use voice recognition for typing text in real-time directly to your PC - type text directly from system clipboard - scan and type QR/barcodes - control system volume and media playback - create and execute macros (pre-defined sequences of keyboard and mouse actions). For example: you can type long and complex command with just two clicks - type: URLs, selected text and text from text files (via Share Extension) Supported USB host keyboard layouts: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (US, UK), Finnish, French (FR, BE, CA, CH), German (DE, CH), Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (PT, BR), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese

About

Remote Trackpad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. Easily control your computer from a distance without needing extra peripherals. Enjoy customizable keyboard layouts and adjustable tracking speeds for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
  • Easy 2-step setup
  • Customizable keyboard styles
  • Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
  • Gesture support
  • Remote Mac control
Features
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Remote Trackpad is the best solution to make your iPhone two in one - keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. It is not always convenient to bring trackpad, keyboard and mouse with you, but iPhone is always in your pocket. Follow just 2 steps to make it work: 1. Download app to your iPhone and Mac 2. Scan QR-code with your iPhone camera in the app ATTENTION: Don’t forget to connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network! Full customization of the keyboard will allow you to create your own unique style. You can also adjust tracking and scrolling speed, scroll direction and gestures in settings. Operate your Mac from anywhere you want without being surrounded by extra devices in front of the screen! https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos

Screenshots

USB Remote4 screens
Remote Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Remote at 67% against Remote Trackpad's 17%. USB Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Trackpad's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 7). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. USB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Trackpad has 38 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of USB Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of Remote Trackpad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Remote ships an update every 3 months, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
USB Remote versus Remote Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB RemoteRemote Trackpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings) — better3.7 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings738 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub ZawadzkiImpulsory, LLC

Customer experience

USB Remote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Remote Trackpad

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

USB Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Trackpad

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 3 Months Subscription$9.993 Months
  • Special gestures and settings$19.991 Month
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  • Handy wireless remote mouse$19.991 Month

Questions

Is USB Remote free?
USB Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Remote or Remote Trackpad?
USB Remote is rated higher. USB Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 38 ratings.
Do USB Remote or Remote Trackpad have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; USB Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Remote or Remote Trackpad?
USB Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, USB Remote was updated on July 21, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on September 23, 2026.

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