Comparison

Vandalia Utilities vs Tappio

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

Head to head
About

Vandalia Utilities

Features
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Vandalia Utilities Bill Pay provides you account management at your fingertips. You can view your usage and billing history, make payments on your account and receive special messages from Vandalia Utilities. Additional Features: Bill & Pay – Quickly view your current account balance and date. Make a payment or change a recurring payment. You can also view your previous bills on your mobile device. You can also enroll in paperless billing. My usage – View your energy usage to help you identify high usage trends. Contact Us – Easily contact Vandalia Utilities by email or phone. News – Vandalia Utilities Bill Pay is a convenient way to communicate outage information or other information important to you.

About

Tappio

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote for your computer. Control media, browse the web, and sync text effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Features instant QR pairing and no account creation needed.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • Media and browser remote
  • Clipboard sync
  • App launcher
  • System shortcuts
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and all-in-one remote for your computer. Control media playback, navigate your browser, switch apps, and sync clipboard text over your local Wi-Fi network—with instant QR pairing and no account required. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch watching videos, browsing the web from across the room, or need a wireless mouse and keyboard, Tappio gives you effortless desktop control from your phone or tablet. Your essential desktop controls are just a swipe away. Trackpad • Smooth, responsive cursor movement across your entire screen • Tap to left-click, and tap with two fingers (or long press) to right-click • Scroll long pages effortlessly with one thumb using the dedicated scroll bar, or use two-finger scrolling • Adjustable pointer speed, scroll speed, and natural scrolling direction • Personalize your trackpad with custom wallpapers Keyboard • Type into any app using your native mobile keyboard, auto-correct, and emojis • Live mode sends text to your computer as you type • Compose mode lets you draft, edit, and review text before sending • Use voice dictation to capture text on your device, review it, and send it with one tap App Launcher • View all running applications on your computer at a glance • Bring any running app to the front or launch apps in one tap • Quit apps with a single tap Media Remote • Play, pause, and skip tracks across supported audio and video players • Adjust system volume easily from across the room • See what’s playing right on your screen Browser Remote • Browse the web with simple taps and dedicated controls • Flip between tabs, open new tabs, and close tabs easily • Quick shortcuts to search, refresh, toggle fullscreen, and zoom in or out • Supports Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and more Clipboard Sync • Send clipboard text to your computer, or copy text back to your phone or tablet • Fast, reliable text transfer over your local Wi-Fi network • Keep your workflow moving without emailing or messaging snippets to yourself System Shortcuts • Put your computer to sleep, lock your screen, restart, or shut down right from your phone or tablet Security & Privacy • Direct local connection: Remote-control traffic stays entirely on your local Wi-Fi network between your devices. • Strong encryption: Commands use TLS; low-latency mouse and scroll input uses AES-256-GCM. • Secure QR pairing: Pairing requires scanning the QR code displayed on your computer. • No account required: No emails, passwords, or sign-ups to manage. Tappio Pro (Optional Upgrade) Enjoy Trackpad, Keyboard, App Launcher, and System Shortcuts completely free with zero ads. Upgrade to Tappio Pro to unlock Media Remote, Browser Remote, Clipboard Sync, and Custom Wallpapers. Setup 1. Download Tappio on your iPhone or iPad, and get the free companion app for your Mac or Windows PC at www.tappioapp.com. 2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open Tappio on your computer and scan the on-screen QR code with your phone or tablet. You’re ready to go! Requirements • A Mac with macOS 13 or later, or a PC with Windows 10 or 11 (x64). The companion app is free at www.tappioapp.com. • Both devices must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://www.tappioapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tappioapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Vandalia Utilities3 screens
Tappio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vandalia Utilities at none against Tappio's 3. Vandalia Utilities also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Tappio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). On price, ads 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. Tappio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vandalia Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vandalia Utilities ships an update every 15 months, Tappio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Vandalia Utilities versus Tappio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVandalia UtilitiesTappio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaffron & Associates, Inc.Maaya Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Vandalia Utilities

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tappio

Subscriptions2
  • Tappio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tappio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tappio Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Vandalia Utilities free?
Vandalia Utilities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tappio free?
Tappio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vandalia Utilities or Tappio have ads?
Neither Vandalia Utilities nor Tappio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vandalia Utilities or Tappio?
Vandalia Utilities ships an update every 15 months, and Tappio weekly. Most recently, Vandalia Utilities was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tappio on October 17, 2026.

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