QuickTap vs Virtual TouchPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QuickTap
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QuickTap is a minimalist iPhone remote built specifically for Mac. With a single tap, transform your phone into a wireless trackpad, portable keyboard, and shortcut control hub. Leave the physical keyboard and mouse behind. Q: Why create this app? A: The idea started simply: after moving, I connected an idle Mac mini to my TV to use as a dedicated media center. While the Mac is incredibly capable, navigating it from the sofa with a traditional mouse and keyboard was awkward and frustrating. So, I built QuickTap. I stripped away the clutter, focusing entirely on a minimalist control experience. It features four oversized buttons and a trackpad for cursor movement, clipboard-level text input, and Home Screen widgets that let you control your Mac without even opening the app. The result is a fluid, deeply integrated ecosystem. Itβs designed to feel exactly like a physical TV remoteβintuitive and entirely under your control. Now, when I get home from work, I can finally sink into the sofa and have my entire desktop right at my fingertips. Core Features: Fast & Seamless Connection: Prioritizes LAN for ultra-low, zero-latency response. Immersive Control: Combines a high-precision trackpad with intuitive, "eyes-free" physical button mapping. Home Screen Widgets: Instant control right from your iPhone Home Screenβno need to open the app. Lossless Clipboard Input: Type seamlessly on your phone, and the text appears instantly on your Mac. Endless Customization: Deeply personalize volume control, media playback (next/previous, fast-forward/rewind), seek durations, widget layouts, Siri Shortcuts, and gestures. Cross-Platform Support: Works flawlessly with both Mac and Windows, with no limit on the number of connected devices. First-Time Setup: This app requires a desktop receiver to function. Please visit our support website (https://ouotheblue.cn/quicktap/) to download the free, lightweight server application and start your seamless control experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Virtual TouchPad
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer with familiar gestures and typing, connecting via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. No account or cloud services are needed.
- Virtual trackpad functionality
- Built-in keyboard for typing
- Multi-Touch gesture support
- Connect via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth
- No account or cloud required
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a virtual trackpad for your Mac. Connect via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Easily click, scroll, drag, use Multi-Touch gestures, and type with the built-in keyboard. No account required. No cloud relay. Before you begin, install the companion app on your Mac. Official Website https://touchpad.limul.cn/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://touchpad.limul.cn/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual TouchPad at none against QuickTap's 2. Virtual TouchPad also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. QuickTap sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual TouchPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickTap ships an update every 10 days, Virtual TouchPad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickTap | Virtual TouchPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ι« η | ζθ£ ι©¬ |
In-app purchases
QuickTap
- 14-Day Trial$0.99
- Lifetime Access$14.99
Virtual TouchPad
No in-app purchases
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