Comparison

Copy Talk vs TouchNow Remote

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

Head to head
About

Copy Talk

Features
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Turn your voice into text instantly, and on-device privately. Key Features: Instant Auto-Copy Your transcript is automatically copied to your clipboard the moment you stop recording. Direct Sharing Send your text or the original audio file directly to other apps via the Share Sheet. Edit Transcript Play your recording while the matching transcript segment is highlighted to make edits faster and more accurate. Universal Clipboard Magic Speak quietly into your iPhone and paste the text instantly on your Mac—perfect for silent offices or libraries. Audio Input Selection Choose your preferred microphone—built-in, AirPods, Bluetooth headsets, or other connected devices. Optimized for high-quality recording on compatible hardware. Shortcuts & Automation Create custom shortcuts to start recording, stop transcription, copy text, or re-transcribe—all hands-free or from the Shortcuts app. High-Accuracy Re-transcription Need better results? Use the "Re-transcribe" feature to process your recording again with higher precision models. On-device & Private Powered by the native iOS Speech Framework. Your voice never leaves your device. Multi-Language Support Transcribe in multiple supported high-quality language models. Download up to 5 languages for offline use. Modern Design Beautiful Liquid Glass aesthetic with haptic feedback. Perfect for: • Quick notes • Meetings and study • Hands-free writing • Accessibility workflows • Quiet environments using Universal Clipboard

About

TouchNow Remote

Features
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Stream your Mac to your iPhone or iPad and control it with touch — play Mac games, work remotely, or fix a family member's computer. A FULL MACBOOK KEYBOARD Esc, F1–F12, arrow keys, ⌘⌥⌃⇧ combinations and caps lock. The iOS keyboard can't send a single one of these, and they're exactly what you need when driving a Mac. Modifiers are sticky, so combos work one-handed. THREE CONTROL MODES • Game mode: fully customizable virtual gamepad + physical controller support • Trackpad mode: the whole screen becomes a precise trackpad, with a cursor loupe • Direct touch: tap exactly where you want, zero learning curve BUILT FOR PLAY • Peer-to-peer direct connection; median network round-trip time (RTT) about 8 ms on 5 GHz Wi-Fi • 1080p 60fps streaming, HEVC encoding, adaptive jitter buffer • Auto-reconnect, keys never get stuck, controllers switch in automatically MORE • An illustrated guide on first launch, reopenable any time from Settings • Single-app window streaming: put just one Mac window on your phone while the Mac screen carries on • Use your iPhone or iPad as a second display for your Mac — and touch it • Picture in Picture + Live Activity on the Lock Screen • Clipboard sync, audio streaming, Wake-on-LAN, multi-display switching PRIVATE BY DESIGN • End-to-end encrypted: peer-to-peer when possible, relayed only when a direct connection is impossible — and the relay cannot see your screen • QR / PIN encrypted pairing, end-to-end encryption, allowlist-only connections • While being controlled, the Mac shows a persistent red banner and keeps a full connection history • No account, no tracking, no cloud recording PRICING Everything is free forever on your local network (same Wi-Fi). The only paid item is the Remote Access subscription (monthly or yearly), needed only when you're away and want to reach your Mac. Features that are free today will never move behind the paywall. GETTING STARTED The Mac you want to control needs the free TouchNow Host (macOS 13 or later), from touchmac.app — it is not on the Mac App Store. Install it, scan the QR code once, and you're paired. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Copy Talk4 screens
TouchNow Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Copy Talk at none against TouchNow Remote's 2. TouchNow Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TouchNow Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Copy Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copy Talk ships an update every 2 weeks, TouchNow Remote every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Copy Talk versus TouchNow Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy TalkTouchNow Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWa Hong LuiPo hin Ma

In-app purchases

None

Copy Talk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TouchNow Remote

Subscriptions2
  • 遠端連線$2.991 Month
  • 遠端連線$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Copy Talk free?
Copy Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchNow Remote free?
TouchNow Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Copy Talk or TouchNow Remote have ads?
Neither Copy Talk nor TouchNow Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copy Talk or TouchNow Remote?
Copy Talk ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchNow Remote every 2 days. Most recently, Copy Talk was updated on October 24, 2026 and TouchNow Remote on October 24, 2026.

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