Comparison

iPocketRemote vs LocalPass

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

Head to head
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/

About

LocalPass

Features
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Keep your passwords private—without a cloud account. LocalPass is a fully offline password manager that encrypts and stores your data only on your device. No registration, no sync server, and no password data leaves your iPhone. • Store websites, usernames, passwords, and secure notes • Unlock quickly with Face ID • Generate strong, customizable passwords • Organize entries with folders and tags • Search and sort your vault instantly • Create encrypted backups and restore when needed • Import supported password data formats Built for people who want simple password management with local control and no cloud dependency.

Screenshots

iPocketRemote4 screens
LocalPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalPass at none against iPocketRemote's 2. LocalPass also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. LocalPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPocketRemote ships an update every 2 weeks, LocalPass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iPocketRemote versus LocalPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocketRemoteLocalPass
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer胜天 何玉 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iPocketRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

LocalPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPocketRemote free?
iPocketRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalPass free?
LocalPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPocketRemote or LocalPass have ads?
Neither iPocketRemote nor LocalPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPocketRemote or LocalPass?
iPocketRemote ships an update every 2 weeks, and LocalPass every 10 days. Most recently, iPocketRemote was updated on October 11, 2026 and LocalPass on October 6, 2026.

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