Comparison

Tracepad vs Afterpass

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

Afterpass

Securely store passwords, documents, and critical information in an encrypted vault. Set specific conditions for when trusted individuals can access your data, ensuring privacy and controlled sharing.

Highlights
  • Encrypted digital vault
  • Conditional data sharing
  • Short-term passes
  • Permanent passes with multi-party verification
  • Temporary passes with scheduling
  • Preparation guides
  • Shared vaults
Features
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What happens to your passwords, documents, and critical information if something happens to you? Afterpass is a secure digital vault that lets you store your most important information and share it with the people you trust... but only when it matters. Not now. Not by accident. Only under the conditions you set. HOW IT WORKS Store what matters. Create a pass. Protected until needed. Start by storing passwords, financial details, documents, and access codes in your encrypted vault. Then create a Pass! Choose what to share, who receives it, and under what conditions it unlocks. THREE TYPES OF PASSES Short-Term Passes are designed for travel, trips, or temporary situations. Set a check-in window. If you don't check in, your pass unlocks automatically. Tap "I'm Back Safe" to relock everything. Permanent Passes are for the moments that really matter. Assign trusted verifiers who must independently confirm before anything is shared. Multi-party verification ensures no single person can access your information alone. Temporary Passes are for sharing access for a limited time. Recurring schedules are included for things like weekly yardcare, monthly housekeeping, etc... Share immediately, or schedule pass unlock for a future date and time PREPARATION GUIDES Not sure where to start? Afterpass leads you through guided walkthroughs across six categories: Legal Preparedness, Digital Life, Family Safety, Financial Readiness, Property and Access, and Business and Career. Each guide takes just a few minutes, and your answers are encrypted and saved directly to your vault. SHARED VAULTS Some information shouldn't wait for an emergency. Share everyday essentials (WiFi passwords, school logins, medical info) with your spouse or family instantly through Shared Vaults. BUILT ON SECURITY Your data is protected by enterprise-grade encryption and role-based access controls. Bank-level encryption secures your data in transit, with encrypted storage at rest. Zero-access sharing means recipients cannot see vault contents until your verification conditions are met. FREE TO RECEIVE. PRO TO SHARE. Free accounts can receive unlimited passes, access all 18 Preparation Guides, receive Shared Vault items, and serve as a verifier. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited vault storage, the ability to create passes and share vaults, multi-party verification, and priority support.

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
Afterpass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Afterpass at 5.0 against Tracepad's 4.3. Tracepad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Afterpass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Afterpass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracepad has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, Afterpass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tracepad versus Afterpass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadAfterpass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer庾涛 沈Luke Denton

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
4 purchases

Afterpass

Subscriptions2
  • Afterpass Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Afterpass Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Afterpass ProFree
  • Certify This Pass$19.99

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afterpass free?
Afterpass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tracepad or Afterpass?
Afterpass is rated higher. Tracepad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Afterpass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tracepad or Afterpass have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor Afterpass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or Afterpass?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and Afterpass every 10 days. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Afterpass on October 28, 2026.

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