Comparison

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard vs Handpad

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

Head to head
About

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote control for any computer — Mac, Windows, or Linux. QR-CODE PAIRING IN 5 SECONDS Download the free helper for your computer, scan the QR code with Phone Mouse, and you're connected. No IP addresses, no Bluetooth pairing dance, no accounts to create. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR WI-FI Phone Mouse talks directly to your computer over your local network using end-to-end encrypted WebSockets with certificate pinning. No data leaves your home. No cloud, no telemetry, no analytics. Open the helper's source code anytime to verify. A REAL TRACKPAD, NOT A TOY • Drag to move the cursor, tap to click • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger drag to scroll (with natural scroll support) • Double-tap and hold to drag and select • Adjustable cursor sensitivity (1–10 scale) • Haptic feedback on every gesture FULL KEYBOARD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl, Cmd, Option) with latching support • Function keys F1–F12 with one-tap layer toggle • Number pad with arrow cluster • Page navigation (Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, Insert, Delete) • Clipboard sharing — paste from phone to computer MEDIA, APPS, AND POWER CONTROLS • Play, pause, skip, volume — works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube • Launch any app on your computer with a tap • Shut down, restart, sleep, or wake your computer remotely • Wake-on-LAN to power on sleeping computers MAKE IT YOURS • 9 bundled trackpad themes — from minimal gradients to vibrant Sonoma-style backgrounds • Upload your own photo as the trackpad background • Light, dark, and auto themes follow your iOS system setting • 28 languages — English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and more PERFECT FOR • Couch computing — control your TV-connected Mac mini without a real mouse • Presentations — laser pointer mode, slide control, screen blackout • Bedtime browsing — silence music or close apps without getting up • Accessibility — use your phone as an assistive trackpad if your real mouse fails REQUIREMENTS Free desktop helper available for macOS 11+, Windows 10+, and Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora). Download at phonemouse.app iOS 15.5 or later. Questions? Contact phonemouse@appenso.com Terms of Use: https://appenso.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://appenso.com/legal/privacy

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Handpad

Features
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Handpad turns your iPhone into a precision wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Whether you're presenting, watching a movie, gaming, or just working from the couch — your iPhone is your remote. — TRACKPAD — Slide, tap, and two-finger scroll just like a real MacBook trackpad. Sub-pixel precision, instant response, multi-touch gestures. — SHORTCUTS THAT FIT THE MOMENT — Customizable button grids for any scenario: • Movies — play, pause, mute, fullscreen • Presentations — next slide, previous, blackout • Games — quick keys mapped to anything Switch between layouts instantly with a swipe. — TYPE WITH YOUR NATIVE KEYBOARD — Use your iPhone's full iOS keyboard to type into your Mac. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, emoji, voice dictation — everything syncs to your Mac in real time. No more squinting at a remote keyboard across the room. — CONNECTED IN SECONDS — • Bluetooth pairs the first time • WiFi auto-boosts after that for lower latency • Works on the same local network • No router or hotspot configuration needed — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — Everything stays between your iPhone and your Mac. AES-256 encrypted link. Zero internet dependency. No accounts. No telemetry. No data collection. Your inputs never leave your local network. — REQUIREMENTS — • Free Handpad companion app for macOS • macOS 13 Ventura or later • Bluetooth and WiFi enabled • Both devices on the same local network for best performance — FAQ — Q: Does it work without internet? A: Yes. The app works entirely on your local network. Q: Does it support multiple Macs? A: One iPhone can pair with multiple Macs, with one active connection at a time. Q: Will my keyboard work the same? A: Yes — Handpad uses your iPhone's native keyboard, so all your custom inputs, dictionaries, and IMEs work normally. Made with care. No tracking. No ads. Ever.

Screenshots

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard4 screens
Handpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handpad at none against Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard's 2. Handpad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Handpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Handpad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard versus Handpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone Mouse・Remote・KeyboardHandpad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTarun PaliwalDLC39DEGREE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
None

Handpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard free?
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handpad free?
Handpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard or Handpad have ads?
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard shows ads; Handpad does not.
Which is updated more often, Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard or Handpad?
Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Handpad every 2 days. Most recently, Phone Mouse・Remote・Keyboard was updated on October 12, 2026 and Handpad on October 5, 2026.

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