Comparison

QuickPad vs Video Editing Controller

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

Video Editing Controller

Features
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Turn your phone into a wireless controller for your video editing software. Video Editing Controller is a remote control for editors โ€” it connects to a free companion server app on your computer and turns taps and gestures into real keyboard shortcuts. No special hardware, no macro pad, no driver installation required. Whether you cut in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, your phone becomes a customizable shortcut deck and jog wheel that speeds up your editing workflow. HOW IT WORKS Install the free server app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Open it, scan the QR code with your phone, and you're ready to go. The server app translates commands from your phone into real keypresses on your computer โ€” over your local Wi-Fi, with no account and no cloud. FEATURES โ€ข Wireless remote control for any video editor โ€” works over Wi-Fi โ€ข Customizable button layout โ€” assign any keyboard shortcut or key combination to each button โ€ข Jog wheel for precise frame-by-frame scrubbing โ€ข Dark, Light, and System themes โ€” match your editing environment and lighting โ€ข Works with any software that accepts keyboard shortcuts, including DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere โ€ข Lightweight, fast, and account-free PERFECT FOR Video editors, colorists, and content creators who want a faster, hardware-free alternative to an editing keyboard or shuttle controller โ€” using the phone that's already on your desk. PREMIUM Custom button layout editing and mode switching are unlocked with a single one-time Premium purchase. The basic layout is free forever โ€” no subscription. REQUIREMENTS โ€ข The free companion server app must be running on your computer (Windows, macOS, and Linux โ€” download at kibelab.com) โ€ข Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network The server app is free to download and does not require an account.

Screenshots

QuickPad4 screens
Video Editing Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickPad at none against Video Editing Controller's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Video Editing Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
QuickPad versus Video Editing Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickPadVideo Editing Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOBence Kiraly

In-app purchases

None

QuickPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Editing Controller

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is QuickPad free?
QuickPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Editing Controller free?
Video Editing Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickPad or Video Editing Controller have ads?
Both QuickPad and Video Editing Controller show ads.

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