Comparison

Spatial Pointer vs AirBoard

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

Head to head
About

Spatial Pointer

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse using advanced motion tracking. Control your cursor, click, and scroll with intuitive gestures. Works seamlessly with Mac, iPad, Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Highlights
  • Motion-controlled cursor
  • Tap to click
  • Swipe to scroll
  • Long press for right-click
  • Bluetooth HID pairing
  • No companion app required
  • Reactive interface
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Spatial Pointer turns your iPhone into a wireless mouse using motion tracking. No extra software, hardware, or dongles required — just your iPhone and Bluetooth. Move your iPhone to control the cursor. Touch the screen to click. Swipe to scroll. It's that simple. Works with: • Mac, iPad & Vision Pro • Meta Quest • Any PC, TV, or device that supports Bluetooth mouse input How it works: 1. Open Spatial Pointer and pair with your device 2. Hold your iPhone and move it through the air — the cursor follows 3. Tap anywhere on screen to click 4. Swipe with your finger to scroll 5. Long press for right-click Features: • Motion-controlled cursor with high precision at 120Hz • Tap to click, swipe to scroll with momentum • Long press for secondary click (right-click) • Beautiful reactive interface – dots flow and respond to every touch • Keyboard • Zero configuration – pairs instantly via Bluetooth HID • No companion app needed on the target device Perfect for presentations, controlling your TV from the couch, navigating your Vision Pro or Quest, or whenever a mouse isn't handy.

About

AirBoard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, mouse, and touchpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Enjoy direct Bluetooth connectivity without needing extra apps or receivers. Ideal for presentations, media control, or when your computer peripherals are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard with function keys and shortcuts
  • Precision touchpad with gesture support
  • Mac and Windows layout switching
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • Adjustable pointer speed and gestures
  • Remote media control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, touchpad, presentation remote, and media controller for your Mac or Windows PC. Control your computer directly over Bluetooth — no shared Wi-Fi, desktop app, drivers, or USB receiver required. Pair through your computer’s Bluetooth settings, confirm the connection in AirBoard Pro, and start using your phone or tablet as a portable remote. KEY FEATURES • Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Type, navigate, and use everyday shortcuts with function keys, arrows, modifiers, and mouse controls. Keep typing and pointer control within easy reach. • Precision Touchpad Move the pointer, click, double-click, right-click, drag, and scroll with familiar gestures. Adjust pointer speed, optional pointer acceleration, scroll speed, natural scrolling, and three-finger gestures. • Presentation Remote Move between slides, start or end a slideshow, jump to the first slide, or blank the screen. Built-in shortcuts are designed for Keynote on Mac and PowerPoint on Windows. • Media Remote Play or pause, skip tracks, adjust volume, and mute your computer from a dedicated control screen. • Mac & Windows Controls Choose Mac or Windows controls with familiar modifier keys and shortcuts. Select English (US), English (UK), German QWERTZ, or Arabic / English keyboard layouts to match your computer’s input source. • Multiple Computer Management Save recognizable names for your computers, check their connection status, and choose which available, confirmed computer receives your input. • Custom Shortcuts & More Keys Quickly access copy, paste, undo, screenshots, navigation, and more. Create, edit, and organize up to 12 custom shortcuts for each Mac or Windows profile. • Text Snippets & Clipboard Sending Save frequently used text or send text from your iPhone or iPad clipboard. Preview it before sending and cancel when needed. Text sending currently supports characters available through a US English QWERTY layout; your computer’s input source must match. • Designed for iPhone & iPad Use controls adapted to your screen, with portrait and landscape options for typing, touchpad use, presentations, and media playback. PERFECT FOR • A missing or broken keyboard or mouse • Presentations and meetings • Music, videos, and couch use • Quick typing and shortcuts from across the room • Controlling different computers from one portable device TRY FREE, UNLOCK ONCE Start with a 3-day free trial beginning with your first ready-to-use computer connection. Continue with a one-time lifetime Pro purchase. No subscription required. Requires a compatible Mac or Windows PC with Bluetooth LE HID support. Presentation and media responses depend on the active application. Re-pairing may be needed after connection or system changes. Support: https://airboardpro.com/support Privacy Policy: https://airboardpro.com/privacy

Screenshots

Spatial Pointer3 screens
AirBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirBoard at 4.0 against Spatial Pointer's 1.0. AirBoard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Spatial Pointer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. AirBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spatial Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spatial Pointer ships an update every 2 weeks, AirBoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spatial Pointer versus AirBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatial PointerAirBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilan LajtosShenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Spatial Pointer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AirBoard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Spatial Pointer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AirBoard

One-time1
  • AirBoard Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Spatial Pointer free?
Spatial Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirBoard free?
AirBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spatial Pointer or AirBoard?
AirBoard is rated higher. Spatial Pointer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AirBoard averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Spatial Pointer or AirBoard have ads?
Neither Spatial Pointer nor AirBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spatial Pointer or AirBoard?
Spatial Pointer ships an update every 2 weeks, and AirBoard weekly. Most recently, Spatial Pointer was updated on September 13, 2026 and AirBoard on September 19, 2026.

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