Comparison

NomadPad vs Entangle

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

Head to head
About

NomadPad

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NomadPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Just scan a QR code to pair. Then control your Mac's cursor and keyboard right from your device. KEY FEATURES - Instant QR code pairing - Low-latency local network communication (no cloud) - Multi-touch trackpad view - Full keyboard view - Spaces switching, Command+Tab, arrow keys and more - Dark mode support REQUIREMENTS - NomadPadRemote: iOS 26 or later (iPhone / iPad) - NomadPadServer: macOS 14 Sonoma or later (Apple Silicon / Intel) - Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network The macOS companion app, NomadPadServer, is free and available on GitHub. You can download it directly from the app's settings or onboarding screen. PERFECT FOR - Controlling your Mac from a couch, bed, or across the room - Using your iPhone as a remote during presentations - Traveling without a Bluetooth trackpad or keyboard SUBSCRIPTION - Monthly plan Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY NomadPad does not collect any personal data on a server. No analytics SDKs, no ad SDKs, no user accounts, no cloud storage. Communication is limited to your Mac on the same Wi-Fi network. SUPPORT - Email: support@r1ca18.dev - Support: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/support Terms of Use: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/privacy-policy

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Entangle

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Entangle turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Just connect over your local Wi-Fi network, no accounts, no cloud, no setup beyond launching the desktop app. Your phone discovers your Mac automatically with Bonjour and talks to it directly over your LAN. • Precise, low-latency trackpad with click, secondary click, two-finger scroll, and pinch. • Native macOS gestures: swipe between Spaces, open Mission Control, and trigger the Dock. • Full keyboard with modifier support (Command, Option, Shift, Control, Fn). • Quick Dock launcher - see and launch any app from your Mac's Dock. • Open-source and private by design. No analytics, no tracking, no servers - everything stays on your network. Requires the free Entangle desktop app on your Mac. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

NomadPad4 screens
Entangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Entangle at none against NomadPad's 1. Entangle also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). NomadPad's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NomadPad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Entangle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
NomadPad versus Entangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomadPadEntangle
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryamaguchi ryoGabriel Donadel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NomadPad

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

Entangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NomadPad free?
NomadPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Entangle free?
Entangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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