Comparison

Rowmote Pro for Mac vs Remote Trackpad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rowmote Pro for Mac

Control your Mac wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Offers a multitouch trackpad, full keyboard support, and seamless control of numerous Mac applications. Ideal for media centers and presentations.

Highlights
  • Wireless Mac control
  • Multitouch trackpad
  • Full keyboard support
  • App launching and switching
  • Sleep and wake functionality
  • Secure authentication
Features
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Rowmote Pro is the ultimate wireless remote, trackpad, and keyboard for Mac. A gorgeous universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, with everything from a multitouch trackpad to full extended keyboard support, and with no-configuration control of dozens of the best Mac applications, it is a must-have for any home media center or presentation! * Rated "Excellent" and one of just 400 apps featured in the WIRED App Guide 2011 * You love the remote control which came with your Mac - so simple yet elegant, with easy control of Front Row, iTunes, Quicktime, DVD Player, Keynote, and more. Or, your Mac didn’t come with a remote control or doesn’t even have an infrared port. The Apple Remote would cost a significant amount. Add ANOTHER hit to your wallet for a wireless control like a keyboard, mouse, or the Apple Magic Trackpad! You carry your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad wherever you go… so why should you carry a second device just to control your computer? Furthermore, why should you need line-of-sight to do so? Enter Rowmote Pro! Rowmote Pro is like your Mac’s remote control, but over the wireless network and even better! Trackpad and keyboard give you complete control over your computer, and you can control, launch, and quit apps, toggle the Music Visualizer, and more without ever having to squint at your screen. Rowmote is Mac-like from the ground up. FEATURES - Control your Mac completely over a wireless network. No line of sight necessary. - Works like the hardware Apple Remote Control in: • Adobe Lightroom • Airfoil Video • Amarra • Aperture • BBC iPlayer • Beamer • Boxee • Decibel • DVD Player • Ecoute • eyeTV 3.x • Firefox • Front Row • Hulu Desktop • iPhoto • iTunes • Keynote ‘08 & later • kJams Pro • Kodi • Last.fm • Logic • Microsoft Powerpoint ‘04 & later • mPlayer • Movist • Music • OpenOffice Impress • Preview • PandoraBoy • PandoraJam • PandoraOne Desktop • Photos • Plex, Plex Home Theater, & Plex Media Player • Quicktime • Rdio • Safari • Skim • Songbird • Spotify • Squire • The Tube • VLC • xbmc (Xbox Media Center) PRO CONTROL: A single tap switches to the keyboard & trackpad mode. - True multitouch: Scroll with two fingers, right click, drag, pinch to zoom, and swipe with 3 or 4 fingers. - Tap anywhere or use the virtual button - Keyboard includes extended characters, modifier keys, function keys, numeric pad, brightness control, and more - Multiple monitor support - SWITCH: Access your Mac’s Dock; launch & switch between all controllable applications on the Mac; toggle the iTunes visualizer; and more. - Sleep & wake as needed - Pause the music or video automatically when you answer a call on your iPhone - Proximity sensor support to automatically turn the screen off if the device is face-down - Secure authentication - Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth (Bluetooth requires Personal Hotspot Bluetooth tethering) REQUIREMENTS • The free Rowmote Helper program must be running on the Mac. Download at www.rowmote.com. • Apple TV: 1st gen/2nd gen only may see www.rowmote.com/atv for potential compatibility. Rowmote Pro is the only app you need to control your computer. Couple it with Apple’s free Remote app to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into the ultimate controller for home stereo, mobile presentation, or casual video viewing. Artwork of Rowmote Pro is by Rik Schennink.

About

Remote Trackpad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. Easily control your computer from a distance without needing extra peripherals. Enjoy customizable keyboard layouts and adjustable tracking speeds for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
  • Easy 2-step setup
  • Customizable keyboard styles
  • Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
  • Gesture support
  • Remote Mac control
Features
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Remote Trackpad is the best solution to make your iPhone two in one - keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. It is not always convenient to bring trackpad, keyboard and mouse with you, but iPhone is always in your pocket. Follow just 2 steps to make it work: 1. Download app to your iPhone and Mac 2. Scan QR-code with your iPhone camera in the app ATTENTION: Don’t forget to connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network! Full customization of the keyboard will allow you to create your own unique style. You can also adjust tracking and scrolling speed, scroll direction and gestures in settings. Operate your Mac from anywhere you want without being surrounded by extra devices in front of the screen! https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos

Screenshots

Rowmote Pro for Mac4 screens
Remote Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rowmote Pro for Mac at 78% against Remote Trackpad's 15%. Rowmote Pro for Mac also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Trackpad's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

Remote Trackpad is free to download; Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99 up front. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Rowmote Pro for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rowmote Pro for Mac holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Rowmote Pro for Mac's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rowmote Pro for Mac versus Remote Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowmote Pro for MacRemote Trackpad
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (106 ratings) — better3.7 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvan SchoenbergImpulsory, LLC

Customer experience

Rowmote Pro for Mac

All ratings107 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative17.2%

Remote Trackpad

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

Rowmote Pro for Mac

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent connection
  • Keyboard input issues
  • Freezing/crashing on certain apps
  • Compatibility problems with macOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Expanded app integrations
  • Right-click functionality
  • Ability to wake/sleep computer remotely

Remote Trackpad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rowmote Pro for Mac

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Trackpad

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 3 Months Subscription$9.993 Months
  • Special gestures and settings$19.991 Month
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  • Handy wireless remote mouse$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Rowmote Pro for Mac free?
Rowmote Pro for Mac costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Trackpad?
Rowmote Pro for Mac is rated higher. Rowmote Pro for Mac averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Trackpad have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; Rowmote Pro for Mac does not.
Which is updated more often, Rowmote Pro for Mac or Remote Trackpad?
Rowmote Pro for Mac ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, Rowmote Pro for Mac was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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