Comparison

RemotePad vs QuickPad

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

Head to head
About

RemotePad

Features
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Turn your iPhone/iPad into a professional, high-performance wireless trackpad. RemotePad is designed for users who demand desktop-grade precision. Powered by a custom UDP protocol at 120FPS, it delivers a lag-free experience that feels as responsive as a physical trackpad. Whether you are controlling a Mac or a Windows PC, RemotePad provides seamless navigation across your entire local network. Why Choose RemotePad? Ultra-Fluid Performance: 120Hz refresh rate ensures zero-lag cursor movement. Full Gesture Support: Left/Right click, wheel scroll, single-tap, two-finger scroll, and the power-user favoriteβ€”Three-Finger Drag. Zero Configuration: Features mDNS auto-discovery to find your devices instantly without typing IP addresses. Multi-Device Mastery: Switch between different computers with a single tap. Built for Everyone: Adjustable layouts for both left-handed and right-handed users. Stunning Visuals: 7 elegant themes to match your personal style and workspace. Perfect For: Professional presentations. Home Theater PC (HTPC) control from the couch. A portable backup for your laptop trackpad or mouse. Note: Requires a small companion server app on your Mac or Windows machine.

About

QuickPad

Features
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QuickPad is a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and macro pad that turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a remote input device for your computer. Connect over your local network and control your desktop with multi-touch gestures, custom macros, and media keys. TRACKPAD: - Full-surface multi-touch trackpad emulation - Adjustable tracking speed (0.5x–5.0x) - Two-finger scrolling with natural/reverse scroll option - Tap-to-click support - Visual touch feedback with animated indicators EXTENDED KEYBOARD: - Sticky modifier keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Cmd/Win - Function keys F1–F12 - Arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up/Down, Insert - Special keys: Esc, Tab, Enter, Space, Backspace, Delete - Auto-release modifiers after action key press MACRO PAD: - 4x3 configurable button grid (12 slots) - Custom labels, icons, and colors per button - Assign any key + modifier combination - Pre-configured common macros (Undo, Copy, Paste, Save, Find, etc.) - Long-press to edit any button MEDIA CONTROLS: - Play/Pause, Previous, Next track - Volume Up, Down, Mute with hold-to-repeat - Dedicated media control tab CONNECTION: - LAN auto-discovery via mDNS/Bonjour - Save multiple computer profiles - Quick connect by IP address - Auto-reconnect with retry (up to 3 attempts) - Auto-detect host computer's operating system SESSION: - Keep screen on during active session - Connection status indicators - Tab-based mode switching (Trackpad / Macros / Media) CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Haptic feedback toggle - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickPad Pro unlocks: - Bluetooth HID direct input (Android) - Ad-free experience - Full settings access - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickpad/terms/

Screenshots

RemotePad4 screens
QuickPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickPad at Free against RemotePad's $4.99. QuickPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RemotePad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

QuickPad is free to download; RemotePad costs $4.99 up front. RemotePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemotePad ships an update monthly, QuickPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
RemotePad versus QuickPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePadQuickPad
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荷芬 衡KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemotePad

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime && Remove Ad$4.99
None

QuickPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemotePad free?
RemotePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QuickPad free?
QuickPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemotePad or QuickPad have ads?
QuickPad shows ads; RemotePad does not.
Which is updated more often, RemotePad or QuickPad?
RemotePad ships an update monthly, and QuickPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, RemotePad was updated on September 24, 2026 and QuickPad on May 22, 2026.

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