Comparison

Tracepad vs MacFlip

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

MacFlip

Features
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MacFlip 让你把 iPad 或iPhone 变成 Mac 的随身控制台。躺在沙发上、开会时、演示前,随手一点就能启动 App、打开文件、切换窗口,甚至把正在用的软件一键提到最前。 【核心功能】 • 一键启动 / 切换 Mac 上的任意应用:单击即可,双击把窗口提到桌面最前 • 文件夹、本地路径、SMB 共享一键打开:支持从 Mac 浏览选择,无需手输路径 • 自定义按钮:应用、文件夹、媒体控制、脚本、打开指定文件,想怎么排就怎么排 • 分类管理:把常用操作分组,主界面清爽;长按进入编辑模式,随时增删与重排 • 从 Mac 批量添加 App:自动扫描应用、搜索多选,图标与名称自动识别 • 全离线本地通信:连接你的 Mac 局域网地址即可,数据不经过任何第三方服务器 【适合谁】 • 想用 iPad 或iPhone 远程操作 Mac 的创作者与效率控 • 经常演示、截屏、切换窗口,需要一键就位的人 • 希望把常用 Mac 操作做成"快捷面板"的极简主义者 【隐私优先】 MacFlip 仅在你的 iPad 或iPhone 与同一局域网下的 Mac 之间通信,不上传、不收集任何个人数据。详见《隐私政策》。 把你的 iPad 或iPhone 变成 Mac 的遥控器,试试看。

Screenshots

Tracepad3 screens
MacFlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MacFlip at none against Tracepad's 3. Tracepad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MacFlip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, MacFlip every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tracepad versus MacFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracepadMacFlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer庾涛 沈君 盛

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
None

MacFlip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacFlip free?
MacFlip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tracepad or MacFlip have ads?
Neither Tracepad nor MacFlip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracepad or MacFlip?
Tracepad ships an update every 3 days, and MacFlip every 2 days. Most recently, Tracepad was updated on October 2, 2026 and MacFlip on October 9, 2026.

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