Comparison

MiniTrack vs Handpad

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

Head to head
About

MiniTrack

Features
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MiniTrack Hub 可将 iPhone 变成 Mac 的无线触控板,让您在没有外接鼠标或触控板时,依然能够顺畅控制电脑。 通过蓝牙连接,MiniTrack Hub 帮助 Mac 与 iPhone 快速建立配合。无论是临时演示、远程控制,还是日常办公中的辅助操作,都能带来更轻便、更灵活的使用体验。 主要功能包括: 将 iPhone 作为 Mac 的无线触控板使用 支持光标移动、点击等基础操作 连接方式简单,打开即可快速配对 基于本地设备通信,不依赖云端服务 适合移动办公、演示控制和桌面辅助操作等场景 MiniTrack Hub 致力于提供直接、稳定、易上手的跨设备控制体验,让 iPhone 成为您身边随时可用的 Mac Mini 和 OpenClaw 控制工具。

About

Handpad

Features
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Handpad turns your iPhone into a precision wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Whether you're presenting, watching a movie, gaming, or just working from the couch — your iPhone is your remote. — TRACKPAD — Slide, tap, and two-finger scroll just like a real MacBook trackpad. Sub-pixel precision, instant response, multi-touch gestures. — SHORTCUTS THAT FIT THE MOMENT — Customizable button grids for any scenario: • Movies — play, pause, mute, fullscreen • Presentations — next slide, previous, blackout • Games — quick keys mapped to anything Switch between layouts instantly with a swipe. — TYPE WITH YOUR NATIVE KEYBOARD — Use your iPhone's full iOS keyboard to type into your Mac. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, emoji, voice dictation — everything syncs to your Mac in real time. No more squinting at a remote keyboard across the room. — CONNECTED IN SECONDS — • Bluetooth pairs the first time • WiFi auto-boosts after that for lower latency • Works on the same local network • No router or hotspot configuration needed — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — Everything stays between your iPhone and your Mac. AES-256 encrypted link. Zero internet dependency. No accounts. No telemetry. No data collection. Your inputs never leave your local network. — REQUIREMENTS — • Free Handpad companion app for macOS • macOS 13 Ventura or later • Bluetooth and WiFi enabled • Both devices on the same local network for best performance — FAQ — Q: Does it work without internet? A: Yes. The app works entirely on your local network. Q: Does it support multiple Macs? A: One iPhone can pair with multiple Macs, with one active connection at a time. Q: Will my keyboard work the same? A: Yes — Handpad uses your iPhone's native keyboard, so all your custom inputs, dictionaries, and IMEs work normally. Made with care. No tracking. No ads. Ever.

Screenshots

MiniTrack3 screens
Handpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handpad at none against MiniTrack's 1. MiniTrack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. MiniTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MiniTrack versus Handpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniTrackHandpad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 张DLC39DEGREE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniTrack

One-time1
  • MINITRACK PRO$2.99
None

Handpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniTrack free?
MiniTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handpad free?
Handpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiniTrack or Handpad have ads?
Neither MiniTrack nor Handpad shows ads.

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