# Mobile Mouse Remote vs El Trackpad

The clearest difference is update cadence: El Trackpad at every 5 days against Mobile Mouse Remote's every 3 months. El Trackpad also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Mouse Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and El Trackpad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Mobile Mouse Remote against 3.7 for El Trackpad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Mobile Mouse Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of El Trackpad's.

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, El Trackpad every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse Remote | El Trackpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556/reviews)** | [3.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [Hugo Lispector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371052580) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Mouse Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556)

Transform your phone into a wireless remote and mouse for your computer. Control your media, browse the web, or present with ease from your couch. Essential for home theater PCs and presenters.

**Highlights:** Trackpad mouse, Remote keyboard, Modifier keys, On-screen typing, Password protection, Multitouch gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Useful for controlling PC from a distance
- 🚀 Fully functional free version
- 👍 Works on both Mac and PC

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Constant nagging to upgrade to pro version
- 🐛 Buggy keyboard with issues like auto-capitalization
- 👎 Unreliable performance, especially on Windows 10

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes computer when connected
- Incompatible with certain firewall and antivirus settings
- Fails to detect or connect to computer in many cases

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Customizable keyboard and mouse settings
- Improved compatibility with various devices and OSes
- Better troubleshooting and support documentation


### 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 Mobile Mouse Remote free?

Mobile Mouse Remote 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, Mobile Mouse Remote or El Trackpad?

Mobile Mouse Remote is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while El Trackpad averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse Remote or El Trackpad have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor El Trackpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Mouse Remote or El Trackpad?

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and El Trackpad every 5 days. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and El Trackpad on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*