# FullControl vs El Trackpad

The clearest difference is rating: FullControl at 4.5 against El Trackpad's 3.7. FullControl also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 55%) and ratings volume (219 vs 39). El Trackpad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FullControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and El Trackpad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FullControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FullControl has 219 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FullControl's written reviews are positive against 55% of El Trackpad's.

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, El Trackpad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FullControl | El Trackpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890/reviews)** | [3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Burelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/334626957) | [Hugo Lispector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371052580) |

## What reviewers say

### FullControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullcontrol-remote-for-mac/id347857890)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Effortlessly manage applications, control media playback, navigate files, and even use your device as a keyboard and trackpad. Offers extensive customization for a personalized computing experience.

**Highlights:** Custom commands for each Mac application, Launch applications and control media, Remote keyboard and trackpad functionality, File browser and launcher, Shutdown, restart, and sleep Mac, Live screenshots and volume control (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional free app
- 👍 Worth-it pro upgrade
- 👍 Easy to use and very useful
- 👍 Excellent remote app
- 🚀 Comprehensive application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No longer functions with newer OS versions
- 🐛 Laggy trackpad and scrolling
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and disconnects
- 🐛 Certain features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor freezes or behaves unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Certain commands not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add volume and brightness controls
- Improve mouse/trackpad responsiveness
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Allow remote login and power on/off
- Improve UI and customization options


### El Trackpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775)

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a responsive Mac trackpad. Control your computer with familiar gestures like scrolling, zooming, and rotating, all with minimal lag. It's a convenient way to enhance your Mac experience.

**Highlights:** Transform iPhone/iPad into Mac trackpad, Full gesture support, Lag-free control, Inertial scrolling, Multi-touch support, USB connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Full App | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No lag with cabled connection
- 👍 Works well on older devices
- 💡 Great idea for trackpad functionality
- ✨ Smooth and fluid experience
- 💰 Good value compared to hardware trackpad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires wired connection
- 🐛 Gestures sometimes don't register
- 🐛 Two-finger tap for right-click fails in some apps
- 🐛 Scrolling suspends and needs mouse click to fix
- 🐛 Mouse movement can be reversed on multi-monitor setups

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer opens on Mac (M1 MacBook Pro)
- App is non-functional on M3 MacBook Pro with Sequoia OS
- Swiping with two fingers activates 'desktop view' on Sequoia OS
- Tap with two fingers for right click refuses to register in certain applications
- Rarely some gestures will not register

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Add Wi-Fi connectivity
- Allow landscape orientation
- Support 3-finger swiping for browser back/forward
- Support 4-finger gestures for screen switching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FullControl free?

FullControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is El Trackpad free?

El Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FullControl or El Trackpad?

FullControl is rated higher. FullControl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while El Trackpad averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do FullControl or El Trackpad have ads?

Neither FullControl nor El Trackpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FullControl or El Trackpad?

FullControl ships an update every 4 weeks, and El Trackpad every 5 days. Most recently, FullControl was updated on October 14, 2026 and El Trackpad on October 7, 2026.

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