Comparison

Emulstick vs Tracepad

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

Head to head
About

Emulstick

This application simulates keyboard, mouse, and gamepad input for use with a specific dongle. It offers wireless, serverless, and network-free operation for a plug-and-play experience.

Highlights
  • Keyboard emulation
  • Mouse emulation
  • Gamepad simulation
  • Wireless operation
  • Serverless connectivity
  • No network required
Features
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keyboard, mouse, gamepad simulator application use it by emulstick dongle Full-Compatible, Plug and Play Wireless, Serverless, No network

About

Tracepad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Enjoy full gesture support, a built-in keyboard, and low latency for presentations or remote control. Connect via Bluetooth or USB for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full gesture support
  • Wireless and USB connection
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Low latency control
  • Privacy-focused connection
Features
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Tracepad turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller. For devices where you do not want to install a helper app, use Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode and pair Tracepad as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. For the complete Mac experience, install the companion Mac app and use familiar trackpad gestures with low-latency Bluetooth or USB connection. FEATURES • Mac Trackpad Mode Use your iPhone as a precise trackpad for Mac with scrolling, clicking, dragging and advanced gestures. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode Pair directly as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. No helper app required on the target device. • Built-in Keyboard Type on your Mac from your iPhone, with support for common modifier keys and shortcuts. • Dual Connection for Mac Connect to your Mac over Bluetooth or USB cable. No Wi-Fi required. • Low Latency Optimized for responsive, smooth and precise control. • Privacy First Direct device-to-device connection. Your input never goes through any server. REQUIREMENTS • Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode requires a device that supports Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input. Perfect for presentations, couch control, quick typing, or using your iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse. Terms of Use: https://www.tracepad.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tracepad.site/privacy Subscription Terms: https://www.tracepad.site/subscription

Screenshots

Emulstick4 screens
Tracepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tracepad at 69% against Emulstick's 25%. Tracepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Emulstick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Emulstick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emulstick ships an update every 3 months, Tracepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Emulstick versus Tracepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmulstickTracepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.庾涛 沈

Customer experience

Emulstick

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Tracepad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Emulstick

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracepad

Subscriptions2
  • Plus: Unlock iPhone Display$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plus: Unlock All Features$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tracepad unlock all gesture$3.99

Questions

Is Emulstick free?
Emulstick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emulstick or Tracepad have ads?
Neither Emulstick nor Tracepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emulstick or Tracepad?
Emulstick ships an update every 3 months, and Tracepad every 3 days. Most recently, Emulstick was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tracepad on October 24, 2026.

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