iPocketRemote vs Fireguard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless trackpad control
- Media and volume control
- System control (lock/sleep)
- Secure local network connection
- QR code or code pairing
- Multiple trackpad styles
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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 sleepβall 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 β’ Move the Mac pointer with one finger β’ Tap to click and double-tap to double-click β’ Two-finger tap for right-click β’ Scroll with two fingers or along either trackpad edge β’ Press and move to drag β’ Adjust pointer sensitivity and edge scrolling β’ Choose from multiple trackpad styles MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS β’ Play or pause media β’ Go to the previous or next track β’ Adjust volume from 0β100 or mute instantly β’ Lock your Mac or put it to sleep β’ Manage multiple Macs and choose a preferred device QUICK, PRIVATE CONNECTION β’ Pair by scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code β’ Automatically reconnect to paired Macs β’ Communicates directly over your local network β’ No cloud service or account required β’ Pairing credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain REQUIREMENTS β’ iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later β’ Mac running the latest iPocketDock β’ iPhone and Mac connected to the same local network β’ Camera permission is used only for QR-code pairing β’ 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/
Fireguard
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The essential on-site tool for electricians and maintenance professionals. Fireduard-Meter transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade circuit analyzer. Unlike basic home power monitors, this app is engineered specifically for fault diagnosis, historical comparison, and field reporting. 1. Circuit Health Diagnostics * Select any circuit and compare real-time power curves against a historical baseline (e.g., 7 days ago). * Instantly visualize deviations to pinpoint anomalies such as sustained high power, abnormal night usage, or load loss. * Generate detailed diagnostic reports for troubleshooting. 2. Field Fault Logging * Document physical faults directly on-site. * Take photos, add descriptions, and assign custom titles to each fault record. * Build a searchable archive of past issues for future reference. 3. Dedicated Workbench * All professional tools are centralized in the Work module. * Keep your diagnostic history organized in a single, searchable report list. * Export or review past diagnoses with full chart data preservation. 4. Precision Data Analysis * Compare power curves at minute-level granularity (1-minute data points). * Support for non-continuous data β missing points are handled gracefully without breaking the chart. * Zoom and pan through curves to inspect any time window in detail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fireguard at none against iPocketRemote's 2. Fireguard 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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iPocketRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Fireguard asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPocketRemote ships an update every 2 weeks, Fireguard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPocketRemote | Fireguard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θ倩 δ½ | Hangzhou Dashi Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
iPocketRemote
- Yearly Premium$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$3.99
Fireguard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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