Comparison

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs RemotePad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Multi-touch gestures (1, 2, and 4-finger swipes) β€’ Full keyboard support with clipboard sync β€’ Mission Control and app switching β€’ Back/forward navigation β€’ Desktop switching with smooth animations β€’ Low-latency wireless connection INTUITIVE GESTURES β€’ 1-finger: Move cursor, scroll, and tap to click β€’ 2-finger: Navigate back/forward in apps β€’ 4-finger: Switch desktops and open Mission Control β€’ Natural scrolling and precise cursor control SEAMLESS INTEGRATION β€’ Automatic Mac discovery on local network β€’ Secure authentication β€’ Real-time connection status β€’ Minimal battery usage β€’ 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 β€’ macOS companion app (free download) β€’ iPhone/iPad and Mac on same WiFi network β€’ macOS 12.0 or later β€’ 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

RemotePad

Features
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Turn your iPhone/iPad into a professional, high-performance wireless trackpad. RemotePad is designed for users who demand desktop-grade precision. Powered by a custom UDP protocol at 120FPS, it delivers a lag-free experience that feels as responsive as a physical trackpad. Whether you are controlling a Mac or a Windows PC, RemotePad provides seamless navigation across your entire local network. Why Choose RemotePad? Ultra-Fluid Performance: 120Hz refresh rate ensures zero-lag cursor movement. Full Gesture Support: Left/Right click, wheel scroll, single-tap, two-finger scroll, and the power-user favoriteβ€”Three-Finger Drag. Zero Configuration: Features mDNS auto-discovery to find your devices instantly without typing IP addresses. Multi-Device Mastery: Switch between different computers with a single tap. Built for Everyone: Adjustable layouts for both left-handed and right-handed users. Stunning Visuals: 7 elegant themes to match your personal style and workspace. Perfect For: Professional presentations. Home Theater PC (HTPC) control from the couch. A portable backup for your laptop trackpad or mouse. Note: Requires a small companion server app on your Mac or Windows machine.

Screenshots

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad4 screens
RemotePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad at Free against RemotePad's $4.99. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad also leads on ads (none vs shown). RemotePad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases 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

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

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad is free to download; RemotePad costs $4.99 up front. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RemotePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad versus RemotePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTL Couch Surfer TrackpadRemotePad
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecep Yusuf Tetik荷芬 衡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

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

RemotePad

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime && Remove Ad$4.99

Questions

Is RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad free?
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemotePad free?
RemotePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad or RemotePad have ads?
RemotePad shows ads; RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad does not.

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