AirBoard vs Mobile Touchpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirBoard
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, mouse, and touchpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Enjoy direct Bluetooth connectivity without needing extra apps or receivers. Ideal for presentations, media control, or when your computer peripherals are unavailable.
- Wireless keyboard with function keys and shortcuts
- Precision touchpad with gesture support
- Mac and Windows layout switching
- Direct Bluetooth connection
- Adjustable pointer speed and gestures
- Remote media control
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, presentation remote, and media controller for your computer with AirBoard Pro. CHOOSE BLUETOOTH OR WI-FI AirBoard Pro provides two independent connection methods for Mac and Windows. Choose the one that fits your setup: • Bluetooth mode — connect directly to a compatible Mac or Windows PC. No AirBoard Receiver or shared Wi-Fi network is required. • Wi-Fi mode — install AirBoard Receiver on a Mac or Windows PC, keep both devices on the same local network, select the computer in AirBoard Pro, and enter the six-digit code shown by the receiver. On Mac, Wi-Fi mode requires macOS 13 or later and Accessibility permission. On Windows, AirBoard Receiver supports Windows 11 and requires a Private network connection and local network access through Windows Firewall. The two connection methods work independently. Bluetooth connects directly without AirBoard Receiver, while Wi-Fi mode uses AirBoard Receiver on Mac or Windows. After a successful Wi-Fi pairing, AirBoard Pro remembers the receiver for faster reconnection. Saved computers can be reviewed or removed from Wi-Fi settings at any time. FOUR CONTROL MODES Keyboard • Type with letters, numbers, function keys, arrow keys, modifiers, Backspace, Enter, and Space • Switch between Mac-style and Windows-style keyboard layouts • Use common actions such as Copy, Paste, Select All, and Undo • Turn your device sideways for a larger keyboard layout Touchpad • Move the pointer with natural touch gestures • Tap to click and use secondary click • Scroll with two fingers • Adjust pointer speed, scroll speed, natural scrolling, and gesture preferences Presentation • Move between previous and next slides • Start or end a presentation • Show a black screen • Return to the first slide • Designed for Keynote on Mac and PowerPoint on Windows Media • Play or pause media • Move to the previous or next track • Adjust volume • Mute or restore sound CUSTOM SHORTCUTS AND TEXT SNIPPETS Create reusable keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions. Save text snippets, preview them before sending, and cancel when needed. Available text input depends on the supported keyboard layout and characters. CLEAR CONNECTION CONTROL See whether AirBoard Pro is ready for input, switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, select a discovered receiver, and manage saved computers from settings. AirBoard Pro sends keyboard, pointer, presentation, and media-control input. It is not a remote desktop, screen-sharing, cloud-sync, or file-transfer app. TRY BEFORE YOU UNLOCK The 3-day trial begins with your first unpaid input-ready connection. Lifetime access is available through a one-time in-app purchase. If you have already purchased, use Restore Purchase in the app settings. Compatibility depends on the computer, operating system, Bluetooth implementation, firewall configuration, and local network environment. Keep AirBoard Pro open and active for the most reliable input experience. Support: https://airboardpro.com/support Privacy Policy: https://airboardpro.com/privacy
Mobile Touchpad
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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 — no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch support — up to 5 simultaneous touch points • Auto IP detection — automatically suggests your computer's address • Dark mode and light mode • Touch visual feedback with animated indicators • Tablet support — works in both portrait and landscape • Screen stays awake during use • 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 • Mobile device and computer on the same WiFi network • Free PC companion software available at https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-touchpad • 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 • Presentations and remote control • Media center / HTPC setups • Couch computing • Quick navigation when your mouse is missing • 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Touchpad at none against AirBoard's 1. Mobile Touchpad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AirBoard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AirBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mobile Touchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AirBoard | Mobile Touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd. | TURKER GIRGIN |
In-app purchases
AirBoard
- AirBoard Pro Lifetime$14.99
Mobile Touchpad
No in-app purchases









