Tracepad vs Virtual 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
Virtual TouchPad
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer with familiar gestures and typing, connecting via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. No account or cloud services are needed.
- Virtual trackpad functionality
- Built-in keyboard for typing
- Multi-Touch gesture support
- Connect via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth
- No account or cloud required
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a virtual trackpad for your Mac. Connect via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Easily click, scroll, drag, use Multi-Touch gestures, and type with the built-in keyboard. No account required. No cloud relay. Before you begin, install the companion app on your Mac. Official Website https://touchpad.limul.cn/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://touchpad.limul.cn/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tracepad at 69% against Virtual TouchPad's 0%. Tracepad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Virtual TouchPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Virtual TouchPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, Virtual TouchPad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tracepad | Virtual TouchPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 庾涛 沈 | 昌荣 马 |
Customer experience
Tracepad
Virtual TouchPad
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
Virtual TouchPad
No in-app purchases
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