Comparison

RemotePad vs Mobile Touchpad

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.

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Mobile Touchpad

Features
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Mobile Touchpad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless touchpad for your computer. Control your mouse cursor over WiFi using fast UDP communication β€” no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES β€’ Multi-touch support β€” up to 5 simultaneous touch points β€’ Auto IP detection β€” automatically suggests your computer's address β€’ Dark mode and light mode β€’ Touch visual feedback with animated indicators β€’ Tablet support β€” works in both portrait and landscape β€’ Screen stays awake during use β€’ Native splash screen and polished UI HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free PC companion software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer 2. Connect both devices to the same WiFi network 3. Open the app and enter your computer's IP address 4. Touch and drag on your phone to control the mouse cursor REQUIREMENTS β€’ Mobile device and computer on the same WiFi network β€’ Free PC companion software available at https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-touchpad β€’ iOS 13.0 or later PRIVACY Mobile Touchpad only sends touch coordinate data to your own computer over your local WiFi network. No data leaves your network. The app displays optional rewarded video advertisements via Google AdMob to support development. PERFECT FOR β€’ Presentations and remote control β€’ Media center / HTPC setups β€’ Couch computing β€’ Quick navigation when your mouse is missing β€’ Accessibility scenarios Mobile Touchpad is a complete Flutter rewrite of the original 2020 Gideros app, with improved multi-touch, modern UI, and better network handling.

Screenshots

RemotePad4 screens
Mobile Touchpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mobile Touchpad at Free against RemotePad's $4.99. Mobile Touchpad 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 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

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

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
RemotePad versus Mobile Touchpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePadMobile Touchpad
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
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 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荷芬 衡TURKER GIRGIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemotePad

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime && Remove Ad$1.99
None

Mobile Touchpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemotePad free?
RemotePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Touchpad free?
Mobile Touchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemotePad or Mobile Touchpad have ads?
Mobile Touchpad shows ads; RemotePad does not.

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