Tracepad vs SmartHouse PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full gesture support
- Wireless and USB connection
- Built-in keyboard
- Low latency control
- Privacy-focused connection
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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
SmartHouse PRO
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tracepad | SmartHouse PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 庾涛 沈 | 斯恒 顾 |
In-app purchases
Tracepad
- Plus: Unlock iPhone Display$0.991 Month
- Pro Plus: Unlock All Features$1.991 Month
- Tracepad unlock all gesture$3.99
SmartHouse PRO
No in-app purchases









