Comparison

Linkboard vs iPocketRemote

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

Head to head
About

Linkboard

Seamlessly sync text, images, and files across your devices using local network or Bluetooth. Manage clipboard history and paste directly from the iOS keyboard extension without leaving your current app. This app prioritizes privacy by not relying on cloud services or collecting user data.

Highlights
  • Cross-device text and file sync
  • Clipboard history management
  • iOS keyboard extension for direct pasting
  • Local Area Network (TCP) transmission
  • Bluetooth (BLE) transmission
  • WebRTC Direct Transmission
  • No cloud reliance or data collection
Features
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-Paste board history management, supporting retention of days configuration records -Cross platform support: macOS, Windows, iOS, and other mobile devices -Local Area Network (TCP)+Bluetooth (BLE)+WebRTC Direct Transmission -Text and image/file synchronization -IOS keyboard extension: No need to cut out the current app, you can directly paste from history -Fully localized: does not rely on any cloud services, does not collect any data

About

iPocketRemote

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote for your Mac. Control the pointer, media, volume, and system functions like locking or sleeping your computer. Connects securely over your local network without needing a cloud service.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad control
  • Media and volume control
  • System control (lock/sleep)
  • Secure local network connection
  • QR code or code pairing
  • Multiple trackpad styles
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote control for your Mac. Move the pointer, click, right-click, scroll, and drag from your phone. You can also control media and volume, lock the screen, or put your Mac to sleep—all over your local network. iPocketRemote works with the companion Mac app iPocketDock. In iPocketRemote, open Settings and tap Download Mac App to install it. REMOTE TRACKPAD • Move the Mac pointer with one finger • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Two-finger tap for right-click • Scroll with two fingers or along either trackpad edge • Press and move to drag • Adjust pointer sensitivity and edge scrolling • Choose from multiple trackpad styles MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play or pause media • Go to the previous or next track • Adjust volume from 0–100 or mute instantly • Lock your Mac or put it to sleep • Manage multiple Macs and choose a preferred device QUICK, PRIVATE CONNECTION • Pair by scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code • Automatically reconnect to paired Macs • Communicates directly over your local network • No cloud service or account required • Pairing credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later • Mac running the latest iPocketDock • iPhone and Mac connected to the same local network • Camera permission is used only for QR-code pairing • Local Network permission is used to find and connect to your Mac Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linkboard4 screens
iPocketRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkboard at none against iPocketRemote's 2. Linkboard also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. iPocketRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Linkboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkboard ships an update every 2 weeks, iPocketRemote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linkboard versus iPocketRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkboardiPocketRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinimalist Network Co., Ltd.胜天 何

Customer experience

Linkboard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

iPocketRemote

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Linkboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iPocketRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Linkboard free?
Linkboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPocketRemote free?
iPocketRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linkboard or iPocketRemote have ads?
Neither Linkboard nor iPocketRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkboard or iPocketRemote?
Linkboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and iPocketRemote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linkboard was updated on August 29, 2026 and iPocketRemote on September 25, 2026.

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