Comparison

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs ArtnetStudio

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

ArtnetStudio

Features
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ArtnetStudio is a professional lighting control software developed by GVM for iPad. With its clean and intuitive interface, it delivers core console features to mobile devices, offering lighting designers, filmmakers, and industry professionals an efficient and professional DMX lighting control solution. Built on the Art-Net/sACN protocol, it can be used with accessories such as DMX transceivers and routers, and is compatible with DMX/CRMX-enabled fixtures. The software comes with a comprehensive built-in Profile library and supports DMX channel configuration across four universes. Moreover, it enables rapid scene-slice switching and diverse lighting effects through sequence editing. With a dedicated backstage mode, all parameters can be finalized in the background before execution—blending professionalism with ease of use to adapt effortlessly to a wide range of professional lighting scenarios.

Screenshots

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArtnetStudio at none against RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad's 1. ArtnetStudio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArtnetStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad versus ArtnetStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTL Couch Surfer TrackpadArtnetStudio
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecep Yusuf Tetik丹丹 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$9.99
None

ArtnetStudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad free?
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtnetStudio free?
ArtnetStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad or ArtnetStudio have ads?
Neither RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad nor ArtnetStudio shows ads.

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