Comparison

Local Desk vs QuickPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Local Desk

Features
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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 you’re streaming, gaming, editing, or working, you can trigger commands, shortcuts, and actions with a single tap. Key Features β€’ No Extra Device Needed – Works instantly over your local network. No USB, Bluetooth devices, dongles, or stream deck required. β€’ Instant PC Connection – Auto-detects your computer on the same Wi-Fi network and connects within seconds. β€’ Custom Control Pages – Create multiple pages for different apps, games, or workflows. β€’ One-Tap Shortcuts – Send keyboard shortcuts, media keys, macros, and custom actions effortlessly. β€’ Gaming Controls – Turn your phone into a game controller for titles like Euro Truck Simulator 2, GTA, racing games, and more. β€’ Stream & Media Control – Control OBS, music players, media playback, recording, and scenes without touching your keyboard. β€’ Clean & Modern UI – 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.

About

QuickPad

Features
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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 (0.5x–5.0x) - 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 F1–F12 - 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/

Screenshots

Local Desk4 screens
QuickPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Local Desk versus QuickPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal DeskQuickPad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.113.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHarun Selcuk CetinKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

None

Local Desk

No in-app purchases

None

QuickPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Desk free?
Local Desk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickPad free?
QuickPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Desk or QuickPad have ads?
QuickPad shows ads; Local Desk does not.
Which is updated more often, Local Desk or QuickPad?
Local Desk ships an update every 4 days, and QuickPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Local Desk was updated on November 5, 2026 and QuickPad on November 1, 2026.

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