Comparison

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs Helm

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

Helm

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network — no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: • Trackpad — Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally • Keyboard — Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all • Audio — Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets • Power — Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: • Media Control — Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify • Brightness — Adjust display brightness with a simple slider • Appearance — Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color • Bluetooth — View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect • Apps — See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap • Browser Tabs — Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely • Screenshot — Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone • Storage — Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling — that's it WHY HELM? • Privacy First — All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. • Auto-Discovery — Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour • Multiple Devices — Save and switch between multiple Macs • Secure — Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification • Beautiful Design — Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad4 screens
Helm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Helm at 17 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad versus Helm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTL Couch Surfer TrackpadHelm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecep Yusuf TetikCappsule Teknoloji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

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

Helm

One-time1
  • Helm Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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