Comparison

RemotePad vs PulseUnlock

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

PulseUnlock

Features
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PulseUnlock (formerly PC Bio Unlock) lets you unlock your PC or Mac with Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone. Supports Windows, Linux and macOS. Get the desktop application: https://meis-apps.com/pcbu Check out our GitHub: https://github.com/MeisApps Windows features: - Unlock the Windows login and lock screen - Unlock UAC prompts Linux features: - Unlock the login and lock screen (GNOME, GDM, KDE, SDDM, LightDM, Cinnamon, Hyprlock) - Unlock sudo and polkit (pkexec) - Unlock SSH logins for configured hosts macOS features: - Unlock the login and lock screen - Unlock sudo and system permission prompts - Unlock SSH logins for configured hosts Connection methods: - Cloud: Unlock from anywhere over the internet. Unlock requests arrive automatically as a notification, so there's no need to open the app first. - Wi-Fi: Works locally without internet. When your computer asks to unlock, open PulseUnlock or tap its widget. More features: - Direct unlocking (shows the Face ID or Touch ID prompt immediately) - Wake on LAN (turn on your PC from your iPhone) - Widgets to unlock or wake a device with a single tap (iOS 18 or later) - Control Center controls (iOS 18 or later) - Siri and Shortcuts support Subscription: A subscription is required to use PulseUnlock. It's available monthly or yearly and starts with a free trial of 1 week. It includes all features, including Cloud unlocking. Security: Your password never leaves your computer. It is stored encrypted on the computer; the phone holds the key and never sees the password. Traffic between your devices is encrypted with a key created during pairing. Cloud traffic is end-to-end encrypted, so the servers cannot read it. For more detailed information, please visit https://github.com/MeisApps/pcbu-desktop/blob/main/README.md Additional notes: To pair locally, both devices must be on the same network or Wi-Fi. The unlock process can be cancelled at any time by pressing Ctrl+Alt on the computer. Support: Having issues? Please visit https://meis-apps.com/pulse-unlock/troubleshooting License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://meis-apps.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://meis-apps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

RemotePad4 screens
PulseUnlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PulseUnlock at Free against RemotePad's $4.99. PulseUnlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). RemotePad's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PulseUnlock is free to download; RemotePad costs $4.99 up front. RemotePad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PulseUnlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemotePad ships an update monthly, PulseUnlock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
RemotePad versus PulseUnlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotePadPulseUnlock
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荷芬 衡Fabian Matthias Meidt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemotePad

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime && Remove Ad$4.99
2 purchases

PulseUnlock

Subscriptions2
  • PulseUnlock Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PulseUnlock Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RemotePad free?
RemotePad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PulseUnlock free?
PulseUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemotePad or PulseUnlock have ads?
RemotePad shows ads; PulseUnlock does not.
Which is updated more often, RemotePad or PulseUnlock?
RemotePad ships an update monthly, and PulseUnlock every 5 days. Most recently, RemotePad was updated on October 31, 2026 and PulseUnlock on November 6, 2026.

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