Local Desk vs QuickPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Local Desk
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Transform your phone into a fully-featured Desktop Controller β with no additional hardware required. Local Desk lets you control your computer, apps, and games directly from your phone through a fast and secure local connection. Whether youβre streaming, gaming, editing, or working, you can trigger commands, shortcuts, and actions with a single tap. Key Features β’ No Extra Device Needed β Works instantly over your local network. No USB, Bluetooth devices, dongles, or stream deck required. β’ Instant PC Connection β Auto-detects your computer on the same Wi-Fi network and connects within seconds. β’ Custom Control Pages β Create multiple pages for different apps, games, or workflows. β’ One-Tap Shortcuts β Send keyboard shortcuts, media keys, macros, and custom actions effortlessly. β’ Gaming Controls β Turn your phone into a game controller for titles like Euro Truck Simulator 2, GTA, racing games, and more. β’ Stream & Media Control β Control OBS, music players, media playback, recording, and scenes without touching your keyboard. β’ Clean & Modern UI β Designed for speed, simplicity, and a seamless user experience. Perfect For β’ Streamers β’ Gamers β’ Creators β’ Productivity and Workflows β’ Music and Media Control β’ PC users who want one-tap access to shortcuts How It Works Download the Local Desk desktop app. Make sure your PC and phone are on the same network. Open the app β your PC will appear automatically. Tap to control. No setup, no cables, no tools β just connect and start controlling. Take control of your computer from anywhere in the room. Your phone is now your controller.
QuickPad
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QuickPad is a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and macro pad that turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a remote input device for your computer. Connect over your local network and control your desktop with multi-touch gestures, custom macros, and media keys. TRACKPAD: - Full-surface multi-touch trackpad emulation - Adjustable tracking speed (0.5xβ5.0x) - Two-finger scrolling with natural/reverse scroll option - Tap-to-click support - Visual touch feedback with animated indicators EXTENDED KEYBOARD: - Sticky modifier keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Cmd/Win - Function keys F1βF12 - Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down, Insert - Special keys: Esc, Tab, Enter, Space, Backspace, Delete - Auto-release modifiers after action key press MACRO PAD: - 4x3 configurable button grid (12 slots) - Custom labels, icons, and colors per button - Assign any key + modifier combination - Pre-configured common macros (Undo, Copy, Paste, Save, Find, etc.) - Long-press to edit any button MEDIA CONTROLS: - Play/Pause, Previous, Next track - Volume Up, Down, Mute with hold-to-repeat - Dedicated media control tab CONNECTION: - LAN auto-discovery via mDNS/Bonjour - Save multiple computer profiles - Quick connect by IP address - Auto-reconnect with retry (up to 3 attempts) - Auto-detect host computer's operating system SESSION: - Keep screen on during active session - Connection status indicators - Tab-based mode switching (Trackpad / Macros / Media) CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Haptic feedback toggle - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickPad Pro unlocks: - Bluetooth HID direct input (Android) - Ad-free experience - Full settings access - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickpad/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Local Desk at none against QuickPad's shown. Local Desk also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). QuickPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local Desk ships an update every 4 days, QuickPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Desk | QuickPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harun Selcuk Cetin | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO |
In-app purchases
Local Desk
No in-app purchases
QuickPad
No in-app purchases









