Comparison

Tracepad vs Otter!

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

Otter!

Features
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Otter! helps you track and split shared expenses with friends, roommates, travel groups, and partners — without ads, accounts, or unnecessary complexity. You can start using Otter! immediately with no sign-up or login required. Create a trip or group, add expenses, and share a link so others can participate — even if they don’t have the app installed. Whether you’re splitting rent, trips, meals, or everyday costs, Otter! makes it easy to record expenses, see balances clearly, and understand who owes what. Features * No account or sign-up required * Create trips or groups and share a link to collaborate * Add expenses and split them evenly or by custom amounts * Track balances across individuals and groups * View clear summaries to settle up fairly * Simple, clean, and ad-free design that works on any device Free and optional support: Otter! is completely free to use. If you find the app helpful, you may choose to support development through optional, voluntary donations. Donations do not unlock features or restrict access in any way — they simply help keep the app ad-free and improving over time. Privacy: Otter! is designed with privacy in mind and only collects data necessary for the app to function. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
Otter!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tracepad at 13.0 against Otter!'s 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Otter! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, Otter! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tracepad versus Otter!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadOtter!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer庾涛 沈HYRE Talent Sourcing and Matching

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
3 purchases

Otter!

One-time3
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$4.99
  • Large Donation$9.99

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otter! free?
Otter! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracepad or Otter! have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor Otter! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or Otter!?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and Otter! every 2 days. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Otter! on October 31, 2026.

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