PowerMax PCW vs QuickTap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PowerMax PCW
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Welcome to the PowerMax PCW-30. Connect via bluetooth and command your PowerMax device from your phone. Controls all movement and on/off outputs on one screen.
QuickTap
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QuickTap is a minimalist iPhone remote built specifically for Mac. With a single tap, transform your phone into a wireless trackpad, portable keyboard, and shortcut control hub. Leave the physical keyboard and mouse behind. Q: Why create this app? A: The idea started simply: after moving, I connected an idle Mac mini to my TV to use as a dedicated media center. While the Mac is incredibly capable, navigating it from the sofa with a traditional mouse and keyboard was awkward and frustrating. So, I built QuickTap. I stripped away the clutter, focusing entirely on a minimalist control experience. It features four oversized buttons and a trackpad for cursor movement, clipboard-level text input, and Home Screen widgets that let you control your Mac without even opening the app. The result is a fluid, deeply integrated ecosystem. Itβs designed to feel exactly like a physical TV remoteβintuitive and entirely under your control. Now, when I get home from work, I can finally sink into the sofa and have my entire desktop right at my fingertips. Core Features: Fast & Seamless Connection: Prioritizes LAN for ultra-low, zero-latency response. Immersive Control: Combines a high-precision trackpad with intuitive, "eyes-free" physical button mapping. Home Screen Widgets: Instant control right from your iPhone Home Screenβno need to open the app. Lossless Clipboard Input: Type seamlessly on your phone, and the text appears instantly on your Mac. Endless Customization: Deeply personalize volume control, media playback (next/previous, fast-forward/rewind), seek durations, widget layouts, Siri Shortcuts, and gestures. Cross-Platform Support: Works flawlessly with both Mac and Windows, with no limit on the number of connected devices. First-Time Setup: This app requires a desktop receiver to function. Please visit our support website (https://ouotheblue.cn/quicktap/) to download the free, lightweight server application and start your seamless control experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerMax PCW at none against QuickTap's 2. PowerMax PCW also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). QuickTap's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuickTap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PowerMax PCW asks for nothing beyond the download.
PowerMax PCW ships an update every 11 months, QuickTap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerMax PCW | QuickTap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fieldstone Products Inc | ι« η |
In-app purchases
PowerMax PCW
No in-app purchases
QuickTap
- 14-Day Trial$0.99
- Lifetime Access$14.99








