Tracepad vs Mobile Touchpad
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
Mobile Touchpad
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Mobile Touchpad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless touchpad for your computer. Control your mouse cursor over WiFi using fast UDP communication — no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch support — up to 5 simultaneous touch points • Auto IP detection — automatically suggests your computer's address • Dark mode and light mode • Touch visual feedback with animated indicators • Tablet support — works in both portrait and landscape • Screen stays awake during use • Native splash screen and polished UI HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free PC companion software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer 2. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network 3. Open the app and enter your computer's IP address 4. Touch and drag on your phone to control the mouse cursor REQUIREMENTS • Mobile device and computer on the same WiFi network • Free PC companion software available at https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-touchpad • iOS 13.0 or later PRIVACY Mobile Touchpad only sends touch coordinate data to your own computer over your local WiFi network. No data leaves your network. The app displays optional rewarded video advertisements via Google AdMob to support development. PERFECT FOR • Presentations and remote control • Media center / HTPC setups • Couch computing • Quick navigation when your mouse is missing • Accessibility scenarios Mobile Touchpad is a complete Flutter rewrite of the original 2020 Gideros app, with improved multi-touch, modern UI, and better network handling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Touchpad at none against Tracepad's 3. Tracepad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mobile Touchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tracepad | Mobile Touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 庾涛 沈 | TURKER GIRGIN |
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
Mobile Touchpad
No in-app purchases









