Asset Scanner vs Remote Trackpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Asset Scanner
Scan and store barcodes efficiently. This utility app allows you to quickly capture barcode information and maintain a list of scanned items. It's designed for straightforward barcode management.
- Barcode scanning
- Store scanned items
- List management
- Simple interface
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Application designed to scan 2 barcodes and store in a list
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.
- Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
- Easy 2-step setup
- Customizable keyboard styles
- Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
- Gesture support
- Remote Mac control
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Asset Scanner at 100% against Remote Trackpad's 15%. Asset Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Trackpad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 54 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Asset Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Asset Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Trackpad has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Asset Scanner's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's.
Asset Scanner ships an update every 54 months, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Asset Scanner | Remote Trackpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.7 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Hickmott | Impulsory, LLC |
Customer experience
Asset Scanner
Remote Trackpad
In-app purchases
Asset Scanner
No in-app purchases
Remote Trackpad
- 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
