RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs ArtnetStudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad
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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.
ArtnetStudio
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArtnetStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad | ArtnetStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recep Yusuf Tetik | 丹丹 陈 |
In-app purchases
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad
- Pro Version - Lifetime$9.99
ArtnetStudio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad free?
Is ArtnetStudio free?
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