Comparison

Tracepad vs G Remote Controller

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

Head to head
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

About

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
G Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against Tracepad's 3. Tracepad's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, G Remote Controller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tracepad versus G Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadG Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer庾涛 沈Gabriel Castillo

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
None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tracepad or G Remote Controller have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor G Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or G Remote Controller?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and G Remote Controller every 5 days. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on October 2, 2026 and G Remote Controller on October 4, 2026.

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