# Remote Mouse vs Tracepad

The clearest difference is ads: Tracepad at none against Remote Mouse's shown. Tracepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Remote Mouse's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (19K vs 15). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Mouse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

Remote Mouse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Mouse has 19K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 69% positive.

Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, Tracepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Mouse | Tracepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracepad-mouse-and-trackpad/id1658454999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [耀 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263363549) | [庾涛 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658449694) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse/id385894596)

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

**Highlights:** Simulated mouse and touchpad, Wireless keyboard input, Cross-device clipboard, Media and web remote panels, Application switcher, Power options control, Gyro mouse functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Membership (1 Year) | $13.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customize Wallpaper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Media Remote Panel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Web Remote | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app functionality
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Responsive and precise
- 👍 Useful for presentations and media control
- 👍 Works great as a touchpad replacement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywalling basic features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working in certain apps
- Touchpad not functioning in landscape mode
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to connect via Bluetooth
- Unexpected charges and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow using phone as a mouse for iPad
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with VPNs


### 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 Remote Mouse free?

Remote Mouse 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, Remote Mouse or Tracepad?

Remote Mouse is rated higher. Remote Mouse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Tracepad averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Remote Mouse or Tracepad have ads?

Remote Mouse shows ads; Tracepad does not.

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

Remote Mouse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tracepad every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Mouse was updated on September 25, 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.*