Comparison

Remote Trackpad vs Keyboard DFU Tool

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

Head to head
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

About

Keyboard DFU Tool

This utility app automatically upgrades the firmware for Bluetooth keyboards connected to iPads. It searches for and identifies compatible keyboards, then downloads and installs the appropriate firmware based on user selection.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bluetooth keyboard firmware upgrade
  • Search and identify iPad Bluetooth keyboards
  • Automatic firmware download
  • User-selected firmware installation
Features
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This application mainly provides automatic upgrade of Bluetooth keyboard firmware . Its main function is to search and identify the iPad Bluetooth keyboard, automatically download firmware according to the user's selection ,then upgrade the keyboard.

Screenshots

Remote Trackpad4 screens
Keyboard DFU Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keyboard DFU Tool at 100% against Remote Trackpad's 15%. Keyboard DFU Tool also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Trackpad's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On 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

Remote Trackpad is free to download; Keyboard DFU Tool costs $0.99 up front. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Keyboard DFU Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keyboard DFU Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Trackpad has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Remote Trackpad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keyboard DFU Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Trackpad ships an update every 2 months, Keyboard DFU Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote Trackpad versus Keyboard DFU Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TrackpadKeyboard DFU Tool
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImpulsory, LLC赵杰 李

Customer experience

Remote Trackpad

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative72.7%

Keyboard DFU Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Keyboard DFU Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keyboard DFU Tool free?
Keyboard DFU Tool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Trackpad or Keyboard DFU Tool?
Keyboard DFU Tool is rated higher. Remote Trackpad averages 3.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Keyboard DFU Tool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Trackpad or Keyboard DFU Tool have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; Keyboard DFU Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Trackpad or Keyboard DFU Tool?
Remote Trackpad ships an update every 2 months, and Keyboard DFU Tool every 2 days. Most recently, Remote Trackpad was updated on October 17, 2026 and Keyboard DFU Tool on October 8, 2026.

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