Comparison

iPocketRemote vs BusAgent

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

BusAgent

Features
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BusAgent ist die mobile App für Busfahrer im Linien- und Gelegenheitsverkehr. • Dienstplan einsehen – tagesaktuelle und kommende Schichten • Schichten starten und beenden per Swipe • Arbeitszeiten erfassen und bei Bedarf korrigieren • Monatlicher Stundenzettel mit Kalenderübersicht • Urlaub und Krankmeldungen einreichen • Schichten mit Kollegen tauschen • Fahrzeugmängel melden mit Foto • Bereitschaft bestätigen vor Dienstbeginn • Persönliche Präferenzen für Schichtzeiten und Linien angeben BusAgent wird von deinem Busunternehmen bereitgestellt. Zur Nutzung benötigst du Zugangsdaten von deinem Arbeitgeber.

Screenshots

iPocketRemote4 screens
BusAgent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BusAgent at none against iPocketRemote's 2. BusAgent also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. BusAgent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iPocketRemote versus BusAgent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPocketRemoteBusAgent
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer胜天 何Ambrosia AI GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iPocketRemote

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

BusAgent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPocketRemote free?
iPocketRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BusAgent free?
BusAgent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPocketRemote or BusAgent have ads?
Neither iPocketRemote nor BusAgent shows ads.

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