Comparison

PhonePad vs G Remote Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

G Remote Controller

Features
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G Remote controller is built to give you remote control over your Mac through your iPhone, the main screen is a representation on a Trackpad designed to make apple users feel at home when performing click scroll and swipe gestures. G Remote Controller also has a built in keyboard so you can also type into your Mac through your iPhone.

Screenshots

PhonePad4 screens
G Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Remote Controller at none against PhonePad's 2. PhonePad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. G Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhonePad ships an update every 2 days, G Remote Controller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhonePad versus G Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonePadG Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim ChihaGabriel Castillo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

G Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G Remote Controller free?
G Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhonePad or G Remote Controller have ads?
Neither PhonePad nor G Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhonePad or G Remote Controller?
PhonePad ships an update every 2 days, and G Remote Controller every 5 days. Most recently, PhonePad was updated on August 16, 2026 and G Remote Controller on September 17, 2026.

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