Comparison

Tracepad vs SmartHouse PRO

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

SmartHouse PRO

Features
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A third-party HomeAssistant app using Flutter for UI rendering. Faster startup, more user-friendly operations. • Automatic room classification, multiple customizable layouts, dynamic screen adaptation • Multiple sensor reporting and continuous positioning to empower automation • Voice recognition and device control • Supports WebSocket message push (beta) • Customizable layouts, quick room overview on the home page • Locally implemented code, ready to use upon launch, no need to wait for H5 loading • Supports native playback of media from HomeAssistant • Liquid glass effect and other cutting-edge technologies

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
SmartHouse PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tracepad at Free against SmartHouse PRO's $14.99. Tracepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). SmartHouse PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

Tracepad is free to download; SmartHouse PRO costs $14.99 up front. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartHouse PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, SmartHouse PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tracepad versus SmartHouse PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadSmartHouse PRO
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer庾涛 沈斯恒 顾

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

SmartHouse PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartHouse PRO free?
SmartHouse PRO costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tracepad or SmartHouse PRO have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor SmartHouse PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or SmartHouse PRO?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and SmartHouse PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartHouse PRO on October 28, 2026.

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