# El Trackpad vs Remote Trackpad

El Trackpad and Remote Trackpad both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of El Trackpad's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's. El Trackpad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. El Trackpad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for El Trackpad against 3.7 for Remote Trackpad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of El Trackpad's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's.

El Trackpad ships an update every 5 days, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | El Trackpad | Remote Trackpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775/reviews) | **[3.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-trackpad-virtual-tool/id1572422325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Lispector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371052580) | [Impulsory, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598856586) |

## What reviewers say

### El Trackpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775)

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a responsive Mac trackpad. Control your computer with familiar gestures like scrolling, zooming, and rotating, all with minimal lag. It's a convenient way to enhance your Mac experience.

**Highlights:** Transform iPhone/iPad into Mac trackpad, Full gesture support, Lag-free control, Inertial scrolling, Multi-touch support, USB connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Full App | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No lag with cabled connection
- 👍 Works well on older devices
- 💡 Great idea for trackpad functionality
- ✨ Smooth and fluid experience
- 💰 Good value compared to hardware trackpad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires wired connection
- 🐛 Gestures sometimes don't register
- 🐛 Two-finger tap for right-click fails in some apps
- 🐛 Scrolling suspends and needs mouse click to fix
- 🐛 Mouse movement can be reversed on multi-monitor setups

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer opens on Mac (M1 MacBook Pro)
- App is non-functional on M3 MacBook Pro with Sequoia OS
- Swiping with two fingers activates 'desktop view' on Sequoia OS
- Tap with two fingers for right click refuses to register in certain applications
- Rarely some gestures will not register

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Add Wi-Fi connectivity
- Allow landscape orientation
- Support 3-finger swiping for browser back/forward
- Support 4-finger gestures for screen switching


### Remote Trackpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-trackpad-virtual-tool/id1572422325)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Special gestures and settings | $19.99 | per month |
| Handy wireless remote mouse | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is El Trackpad free?

El Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Trackpad free?

Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, El Trackpad or Remote Trackpad?

Remote Trackpad is rated higher. El Trackpad averages 3.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do El Trackpad or Remote Trackpad have ads?

Remote Trackpad shows ads; El Trackpad does not.

### Which is updated more often, El Trackpad or Remote Trackpad?

El Trackpad ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, El Trackpad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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