Comparison

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs FlickMouse

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

Head to head
About

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless trackpad for your Mac. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad gives you seamless control from the comfort of your couch, bed, or anywhere in your home. PREMIUM FEATURES • Multi-touch gestures (1, 2, and 4-finger swipes) • Full keyboard support with clipboard sync • Mission Control and app switching • Back/forward navigation • Desktop switching with smooth animations • Low-latency wireless connection INTUITIVE GESTURES • 1-finger: Move cursor, scroll, and tap to click • 2-finger: Navigate back/forward in apps • 4-finger: Switch desktops and open Mission Control • Natural scrolling and precise cursor control SEAMLESS INTEGRATION • Automatic Mac discovery on local network • Secure authentication • Real-time connection status • Minimal battery usage • Works over WiFi PERFECT FOR Media center control Presentations from a distance Comfortable browsing from your couch Home theater PC control Bed-friendly Mac control FREE TRIAL Try all features free for 3 days. Unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • macOS companion app (free download) • iPhone/iPad and Mac on same WiFi network • macOS 12.0 or later • iOS 17.0 or later Download the free macOS companion app at https://ritualcreative.design/RTL-CST.html --- PRIVACY & SECURITY All data transmitted locally over your WiFi network. No cloud servers, no data collection, no tracking.

About

FlickMouse

Features
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FlickMouse is a remote input app that lets you use your iPhone as a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac (M1 or later). The “FlickMouse Server” app is required on your Mac (macOS). Within the same Wi-Fi network, you can control the cursor, type text, and use shortcuts — all from your iPhone. 【What you can do】 ■ Trackpad controls (Free) ・One finger: move the cursor / tap: left-click ・Two fingers: right-click / scroll ・Three-finger swipes, and more ■ Scroll rails (Pro) ・One-finger vertical / horizontal scroll rails ■ Keyboard input (Pro) ・Send text from the input field at the bottom of the screen ・One-tap keys you use often, such as Enter / Delete / Arrow keys / Space ■ Shortcuts / function keys (Pro) ・Copy / Paste / Undo / Mission Control / Dock, and more ・F1–F12 keys grouped at the top 【Free vs Pro】 ■ Free ・Move the cursor / left & right click / scroll / swipe gestures ※Pointer controls alone are enough for video playback and simple operations. ■ Pro (Paid: subscription or one-time purchase) ・Text input ・Various key / shortcut buttons (including F1–F12) ・Vertical / horizontal scroll rails, and more 【7-day free trial】 On first launch, tap “Start free for 7 days” to try Pro features for 7 days. After the trial ends, the app automatically switches to Free mode and you can continue using it for free. 【About subscriptions】 ・Pro offers auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly / yearly). ・Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・After purchase, you can manage or cancel in iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions. 【About the one-time purchase】 ・The one-time purchase lets you use Pro features with a single payment. 【How to use (3-minute setup)】 Install “FlickMouse Server” on your Mac. Launch Server and keep it in standby mode. Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. On your iPhone, enter the IP address and port to connect. ※Once set up, you can start quickly next time with auto-reconnect. 【Communication & privacy】 ・No account registration required ・Communication between iPhone and Mac is encrypted ・No ad SDKs or tracking libraries are used Official / guide / download ・Official page: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/ ・Setup guide: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/setup.html ・Direct Server download: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/index.html#download Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://tech-peace-lab.jp/flickmouse/privacy

Screenshots

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad4 screens
FlickMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlickMouse at 18.5 against RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlickMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad versus FlickMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTL Couch Surfer TrackpadFlickMouse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecep Yusuf TetikTetsuya Sato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

FlickMouse

Subscriptions2
  • FlickMouse Pro$0.991 Month
  • FlickMouse Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlickMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad free?
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlickMouse free?
FlickMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad or FlickMouse have ads?
Neither RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad nor FlickMouse shows ads.

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