RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad vs Lo Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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.
Lo Deck
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Lo Deck turns your iPad or iPhone into a customizable control surface ā a "macro pad" ā for your computer. Design a grid of buttons in the free Lo Deck desktop app (macOS & Windows), then tap them on your tablet to run actions on your computer in real time. ⢠Live data on every key ā CPU, memory, free disk, a clock, the battery, weather and more. ⢠Three triggers per key ā tap, long-press and double-tap each fire a different action. ⢠Media & app control ā play/pause, volume, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts. ⢠Smart home & car ā webhooks and Tesla climate from a button. ⢠Pages, folders & themes ā organize hundreds of actions; recolor keys, add emoji or images. ⢠Page backgrounds & translucent buttons ā give a page its own background image (fill / contain / stretch) and let buttons show through translucently. ⢠Live-value tiles ā show any number from an HTTP/JSON API or a shell command. Connects locally on your own Wi-Fi network (no account), or from anywhere via your Lo Deck account. This is a companion app: it needs the free Lo Deck desktop app running on your computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo Deck at none against RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad's 1. Lo Deck also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lo Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad | Lo Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recep Yusuf Tetik | Louis van de Wiele |
In-app purchases
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad
- Pro Version - Lifetime$9.99
Lo Deck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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