Comparison

Remote App vs PhonePad

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

Head to head
About

Remote App

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.

Highlights
  • Wireless mouse and touchpad
  • Full keyboard input
  • Click, scroll, and zoom gestures
  • PC and Mac support
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Perfect for remote work, browsing from bed, or controlling presentations. Works over Wi-Fi — no cables, no hassle. Remote App transforms your iPhone into a powerful wireless remote control for your computer. Whether you're working, presenting, or watching a movie on your laptop, control everything effortlessly from your phone. Key Features - Wireless Mouse (trackpad-style) - Full Keyboard input support - Click, scroll, and zoom gestures - Supports both PC and Mac - Clean, lag-free experience Great for: - Couch browsing - Controlling media on your PC - PowerPoint or Keynote presentations - Typing from a distance - Media Remote: Manage media players like VLC, Spotify, iTunes, and more. - Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. Simple Setup: Download the free companion server for PC/Mac Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi You're ready to control! Just smooth, wireless control. Join millions of satisfied users and revolutionise the way you interact with your computer! Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/

About

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote App4 screens
PhonePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhonePad at none against Remote App's shown. PhonePad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Remote App's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Remote App's written reviews are positive against 50% of PhonePad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote App ships an update every 5 weeks, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote App versus PhonePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote AppPhonePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdarsh UrsIbrahim Chiha

Customer experience

Remote App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PhonePad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote App

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Features - Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Features Unlocker$5.99
2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote App free?
Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote App or PhonePad?
Remote App is rated higher. Remote App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Remote App or PhonePad have ads?
Remote App shows ads; PhonePad does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote App or PhonePad?
Remote App ships an update every 5 weeks, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Remote App was updated on September 26, 2026 and PhonePad on October 5, 2026.

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