Comparison

USB Remote vs Tracepad

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

Tracepad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Enjoy full gesture support, a built-in keyboard, and low latency for presentations or remote control. Connect via Bluetooth or USB for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full gesture support
  • Wireless and USB connection
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Low latency control
  • Privacy-focused connection
Features
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Tracepad turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller. For devices where you do not want to install a helper app, use Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode and pair Tracepad as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. For the complete Mac experience, install the companion Mac app and use familiar trackpad gestures with low-latency Bluetooth or USB connection. FEATURES • Mac Trackpad Mode Use your iPhone as a precise trackpad for Mac with scrolling, clicking, dragging and advanced gestures. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode Pair directly as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. No helper app required on the target device. • Built-in Keyboard Type on your Mac from your iPhone, with support for common modifier keys and shortcuts. • Dual Connection for Mac Connect to your Mac over Bluetooth or USB cable. No Wi-Fi required. • Low Latency Optimized for responsive, smooth and precise control. • Privacy First Direct device-to-device connection. Your input never goes through any server. REQUIREMENTS • Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode requires a device that supports Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input. Perfect for presentations, couch control, quick typing, or using your iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse. Terms of Use: https://www.tracepad.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tracepad.site/privacy Subscription Terms: https://www.tracepad.site/subscription

Screenshots

USB Remote4 screens
Tracepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USB Remote at none against Tracepad's 3. Tracepad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. USB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tracepad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of USB Remote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tracepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Remote ships an update every 3 months, Tracepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
USB Remote versus Tracepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB RemoteTracepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings715 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub Zawadzki庾涛 沈

Customer experience

USB Remote

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

Tracepad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

USB Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracepad

Subscriptions2
  • Plus: Unlock iPhone Display$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plus: Unlock All Features$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tracepad unlock all gesture$3.99

Questions

Is USB Remote free?
USB Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Remote or Tracepad?
Tracepad is rated higher. USB Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tracepad averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do USB Remote or Tracepad have ads?
Neither USB Remote nor Tracepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Remote or Tracepad?
USB Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Tracepad every 3 days. Most recently, USB Remote was updated on July 21, 2026 and Tracepad on September 15, 2026.

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