Entangle vs TouchLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Entangle
Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi for precise control and native macOS gestures. Launch apps directly from your Mac's Dock.
- Wireless trackpad and keyboard
- Precise, low-latency control
- Native macOS gestures support
- Quick Dock app launcher
- Open-source and private
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Entangle turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Just connect over your local Wi-Fi network, no accounts, no cloud, no setup beyond launching the desktop app. Your phone discovers your Mac automatically with Bonjour and talks to it directly over your LAN. • Precise, low-latency trackpad with click, secondary click, two-finger scroll, and pinch. • Native macOS gestures: swipe between Spaces, open Mission Control, and trigger the Dock. • Full keyboard with modifier support (Command, Option, Shift, Control, Fn). • Quick Dock launcher - see and launch any app from your Mac's Dock. • Open-source and private by design. No analytics, no tracking, no servers - everything stays on your network. Requires the free Entangle desktop app on your Mac. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
TouchLink
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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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Entangle at none against TouchLink's 1. On price and iOS requirement 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. TouchLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Entangle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Entangle | TouchLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Donadel | FRE:X DESIGN INC. |
In-app purchases
Entangle
No in-app purchases
TouchLink
- TouchLink Pro$6.99









