Comparison

QuickPad vs TouchLink

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

Head to head
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 (0.5xโ€“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 F1โ€“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/

About

TouchLink

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad & keyboard for your Mac. Whether you're controlling your Mac from across the room, moving the cursor during a presentation, or relaxing on the couch, TouchLink turns the iPhone in your hand into a trackpad for your Mac. No extra hardware needed. Just connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi. [Features] - Smooth trackpad Move the cursor smoothly with one finger. Tap to left-click, two-finger tap to right-click, press and hold to drag. - Mac-style gestures Two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom, three-finger swipe for Mission Control and switching Spaces. - Keyboard input Type directly from your iPhone to your Mac. Modifier keys (Command / Option / Shift) and shortcuts like Command-C and Command-V. Arrow keys and Backspace supported. - App Launcher (TouchLink Pro) Launch and bring your favorite Mac apps to the front with one tap. Running apps are highlighted. Open favorite websites in your Mac browser with a tap. Quick buttons for Spotlight, Screenshot, Mission Control and more. - Easy connection Automatic discovery and connection over the same Wi-Fi. No pairing needed. [Before you start] - A free Mac companion app is required: https://tl-mac.vercel.app/ - Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. - The trackpad and keyboard are free. The App Launcher is unlocked with a one-time purchase, TouchLink Pro. [Requirements] - iPhone: iOS 16.0 or later - Mac: macOS 13.0 or later (free Mac app required)

Screenshots

QuickPad4 screens
TouchLink2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickPad at none against TouchLink's 1. QuickPad also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). TouchLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TouchLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickPad ships an update every 2 weeks, TouchLink every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
QuickPad versus TouchLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickPadTouchLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOFRE:X DESIGN INC.

In-app purchases

None

QuickPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchLink

One-time1
  • TouchLink Pro$6.99

Questions

Is QuickPad free?
QuickPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchLink free?
TouchLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickPad or TouchLink have ads?
QuickPad shows ads; TouchLink does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickPad or TouchLink?
QuickPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchLink every 3 days. Most recently, QuickPad was updated on October 25, 2026 and TouchLink on October 28, 2026.

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