# BeadsCounter vs RemotePad

The clearest difference is price: BeadsCounter at Free against RemotePad's $4.99. BeadsCounter also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). RemotePad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BeadsCounter is free to download; RemotePad costs $4.99 up front. BeadsCounter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RemotePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeadsCounter ships an update fortnightly, RemotePad monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeadsCounter | RemotePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Size | 69 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aung Hein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869171227) | [荷芬 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883926990) |

## What reviewers say

### BeadsCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadscounter/id6757827993)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amber Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nephrite Jade Bead | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Green Jade Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Opal Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bead Style | $1.99 | one-time |


### RemotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotepad-wireless-trackpad/id6761469096)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime && Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeadsCounter free?

BeadsCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RemotePad free?

RemotePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do BeadsCounter or RemotePad have ads?

Neither BeadsCounter nor RemotePad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeadsCounter or RemotePad?

BeadsCounter ships an update fortnightly, and RemotePad monthly. Most recently, BeadsCounter was updated on September 9, 2026 and RemotePad on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*