CursorSpot vs Mobile Touchpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CursorSpot
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Control your computer's pointer highlights from your iPhone or iPad. CursorSpot is a companion controller for presentations, lessons and demonstrations where the audience needs to see the desktop pointer clearly. REQUIRES CURSORSPOT ON A COMPUTER CursorSpot must be running on a Mac or Windows PC on the same local network. Enable Mobile remote on the computer and approve pairing there. Pointer effects appear on the computer, not over other apps on your iPhone or iPad. This is not an internet remote-desktop service. HIGHLIGHT AND MARK • Trigger a highlight to draw attention to the desktop pointer. • Show or hide the desktop marker and control its lock state. • Switch between pointer presets already configured on the computer. FIND AND RETURN • Move the pointer to a display center or a saved desktop jump location. • Return it to its previous location within 10 seconds of a remote jump. • Use the controller to bring the CursorSpot desktop window back into view. PAIR OVER YOUR LOCAL NETWORK • Discover a nearby CursorSpot computer or enter its address manually. • Compare the six-digit pairing code and approve the connection on the computer. • Reconnect to a saved computer without repeating initial pairing. • Use the labeled in-app demo to explore the controls without sending commands to a computer. CONFIGURE ON THE DESKTOP Create and edit marker styles, presets and saved jump locations in CursorSpot on the computer. Desktop shortcuts, start-at-login options and settings import/export are configured there, not in the iOS controller. CursorSpot does not emulate a general-purpose trackpad or keyboard and does not stream the desktop screen. FREE AND PRO All pointer-control features remain available in Free. After the trial, mobile Free may show ads. Pro removes mobile ads and upgrade prompts. Lifetime and yearly options are available in the app, along with Restore Purchases. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickcursorspot/terms/
Mobile Touchpad
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Mobile Touchpad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless touchpad for your computer. Control your mouse cursor over WiFi using fast UDP communication — no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch support — up to 5 simultaneous touch points • Auto IP detection — automatically suggests your computer's address • Dark mode and light mode • Touch visual feedback with animated indicators • Tablet support — works in both portrait and landscape • Screen stays awake during use • Native splash screen and polished UI HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free PC companion software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer 2. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network 3. Open the app and enter your computer's IP address 4. Touch and drag on your phone to control the mouse cursor REQUIREMENTS • Mobile device and computer on the same WiFi network • Free PC companion software available at https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-touchpad • iOS 13.0 or later PRIVACY Mobile Touchpad only sends touch coordinate data to your own computer over your local WiFi network. No data leaves your network. The app displays optional rewarded video advertisements via Google AdMob to support development. PERFECT FOR • Presentations and remote control • Media center / HTPC setups • Couch computing • Quick navigation when your mouse is missing • Accessibility scenarios Mobile Touchpad is a complete Flutter rewrite of the original 2020 Gideros app, with improved multi-touch, modern UI, and better network handling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Touchpad at none against CursorSpot's 2. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. CursorSpot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Mobile Touchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CursorSpot | Mobile Touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO | TURKER GIRGIN |
In-app purchases
CursorSpot
- Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
Mobile Touchpad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do CursorSpot or Mobile Touchpad have ads?
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