Comparison

Airnest vs Tappio

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

Head to head
About

Airnest

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and media controller for your Mac. Enjoy seamless control over your computer from anywhere in your home without cables or complex pairing.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad with multi-touch gestures
  • Full wireless keyboard with shortcuts
  • Media playback and volume control
  • Remote cursor control
  • Connects over Wi-Fi
  • Advanced gesture controls (premium)
Features
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Airnest is a Mac remote controller that turns your iPhone into a powerful wireless trackpad, keyboard, and media controller for your Mac. Control your Mac from the comfort of your couch, bed, or anywhere in your home — no cables, no Bluetooth pairing needed. Simply connect over Wi-Fi and start controlling. TRACKPAD & MOUSE - Smooth multi-touch trackpad with gestures - Left, right, and middle click support - Scroll, zoom, and swipe gestures - Precise cursor control KEYBOARD - Full wireless keyboard with all shortcuts - Media keys: play, pause, skip, volume - Function keys and special characters - Fast and responsive typing MEDIA CONTROLS - Control music and video playback - Adjust volume remotely - Works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube & more - Now Playing display PREMIUM FEATURES - Advanced gesture controls - Customizable shortcuts - Unlock all features with a one-time purchase — no subscription HOW IT WORKS Install Mac Remote Control on your iPhone and the companion app on your Mac. Connect both to the same Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go in seconds. Compatible with macOS 12 and later. Requires Wi-Fi connection.

About

Tappio

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote for your computer. Control media, browse the web, and sync text effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Features instant QR pairing and no account creation needed.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • Media and browser remote
  • Clipboard sync
  • App launcher
  • System shortcuts
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and all-in-one remote for your computer. Control media playback, navigate your browser, switch apps, and sync clipboard text over your local Wi-Fi network—with instant QR pairing and no account required. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch watching videos, browsing the web from across the room, or need a wireless mouse and keyboard, Tappio gives you effortless desktop control from your phone or tablet. Your essential desktop controls are just a swipe away. Trackpad • Smooth, responsive cursor movement across your entire screen • Tap to left-click, and tap with two fingers (or long press) to right-click • Scroll long pages effortlessly with one thumb using the dedicated scroll bar, or use two-finger scrolling • Adjustable pointer speed, scroll speed, and natural scrolling direction • Personalize your trackpad with custom wallpapers Keyboard • Type into any app using your native mobile keyboard, auto-correct, and emojis • Live mode sends text to your computer as you type • Compose mode lets you draft, edit, and review text before sending • Use voice dictation to capture text on your device, review it, and send it with one tap App Launcher • View all running applications on your computer at a glance • Bring any running app to the front or launch apps in one tap • Quit apps with a single tap Media Remote • Play, pause, and skip tracks across supported audio and video players • Adjust system volume easily from across the room • See what’s playing right on your screen Browser Remote • Browse the web with simple taps and dedicated controls • Flip between tabs, open new tabs, and close tabs easily • Quick shortcuts to search, refresh, toggle fullscreen, and zoom in or out • Supports Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and more Clipboard Sync • Send clipboard text to your computer, or copy text back to your phone or tablet • Fast, reliable text transfer over your local Wi-Fi network • Keep your workflow moving without emailing or messaging snippets to yourself System Shortcuts • Put your computer to sleep, lock your screen, restart, or shut down right from your phone or tablet Security & Privacy • Direct local connection: Remote-control traffic stays entirely on your local Wi-Fi network between your devices. • Strong encryption: Commands use TLS; low-latency mouse and scroll input uses AES-256-GCM. • Secure QR pairing: Pairing requires scanning the QR code displayed on your computer. • No account required: No emails, passwords, or sign-ups to manage. Tappio Pro (Optional Upgrade) Enjoy Trackpad, Keyboard, App Launcher, and System Shortcuts completely free with zero ads. Upgrade to Tappio Pro to unlock Media Remote, Browser Remote, Clipboard Sync, and Custom Wallpapers. Setup 1. Download Tappio on your iPhone or iPad, and get the free companion app for your Mac or Windows PC at www.tappioapp.com. 2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open Tappio on your computer and scan the on-screen QR code with your phone or tablet. You’re ready to go! Requirements • A Mac with macOS 13 or later, or a PC with Windows 10 or 11 (x64). The companion app is free at www.tappioapp.com. • Both devices must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://www.tappioapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tappioapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Airnest4 screens
Tappio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tappio at weekly against Airnest's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Airnest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tappio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Airnest against 5.0 for Tappio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airnest ships an update every 2 weeks, Tappio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Airnest versus Tappio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirnestTappio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErwan QuervalMaaya Labs LLC

Customer experience

Airnest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tappio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Airnest

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
3 purchases

Tappio

Subscriptions2
  • Tappio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tappio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tappio Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Airnest free?
Airnest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tappio free?
Tappio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airnest or Tappio?
Airnest and Tappio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Airnest or Tappio have ads?
Neither Airnest nor Tappio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airnest or Tappio?
Airnest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tappio weekly. Most recently, Airnest was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tappio on October 17, 2026.

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