# Mobile Mouse Remote vs Tracepad

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracepad at every 3 days against Mobile Mouse Remote's every 3 months. Tracepad also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Mobile Mouse Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (78 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tracepad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Mouse Remote has 78 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Mobile Mouse Remote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tracepad's.

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, Tracepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Mouse Remote | Tracepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-mouse-remote-cloud/id356395556/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracepad-mouse-and-trackpad/id1658454999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.P.A. Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/289616512) | [庾涛 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658449694) |

## 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


### Tracepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracepad-mouse-and-trackpad/id1658454999)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus: Unlock iPhone Display | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus: Unlock All Features | $1.99 | per month |
| Tracepad unlock all gesture | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Mouse Remote free?

Mobile Mouse Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tracepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Mouse Remote or Tracepad?

Tracepad is rated higher. Mobile Mouse Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Tracepad averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Mobile Mouse Remote or Tracepad have ads?

Neither Mobile Mouse Remote nor Tracepad shows ads.

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

Mobile Mouse Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Tracepad every 3 days. Most recently, Mobile Mouse Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tracepad on September 15, 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.*