Emulstick vs PhonePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Keyboard emulation
- Mouse emulation
- Gamepad simulation
- Wireless operation
- Serverless connectivity
- No network required
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keyboard, mouse, gamepad simulator application use it by emulstick dongle Full-Compatible, Plug and Play Wireless, Serverless, No network
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emulstick at none against PhonePad's 2. PhonePad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Emulstick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Emulstick ships an update every 3 months, PhonePad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emulstick | PhonePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | Ibrahim Chiha |
Customer experience
Emulstick
PhonePad
In-app purchases
Emulstick
No in-app purchases
PhonePad
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
