Comparison

Remote Trackpad vs Remote Control TV ~ Universal

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

Head to head
About

Remote Trackpad

Transform your phone into a wireless trackpad, media controller, and custom shortcut pad for your PC. Enjoy smooth, low-latency control over Wi-Fi with intuitive gestures and zero-config pairing.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad with native gestures
  • Media and browser remote control
  • Customizable shortcut and numeric keypad
  • Haptic feedback for clicks
  • Zero-configuration Wi-Fi pairing
  • Low-latency cursor control
Features
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Turn your phone into a wireless trackpad, media remote, and shortcut pad for your PC. Remote Trackpad delivers smooth, low-latency control over Wi-Fi β€” no cables, no pairing dialogs, no IP addresses. THREE CORE MODES β€’ Trackpad β€” A full-screen precision pad for desk work. Two-finger scroll, three-finger drag, pinch-to-zoom β€” every gesture you already know. β€’ Remote β€” A couch-friendly layout with pointer plus media, volume, brightness, and browser controls. Perfect for movies, music, and browsing from the sofa. β€’ Studio β€” A grid of shortcuts, a numeric keypad, and copy/paste keys. A pro left-hand device for video editing, design, and coding. KEY FEATURES β€’ Haptic clicks β€” Real haptic feedback from your phone. β€’ Zero-config pairing β€” Auto-discovers your PC on the same Wi-Fi. No IP, no port, no fuss. β€’ Native gestures β€” Tap, right-click, scroll, drag, and more. β€’ Low-latency β€” Your finger moves, the cursor moves instantly. A free companion app for your PC is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Remote Control TV ~ Universal

Features
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Your TV, controlled from your iPhone. Remote Control TV turns your iPhone into a convenient remote for compatible Smart TVs. Change channels, adjust the volume, navigate menus and control playback β€” all from one app. EVERYDAY TV CONTROLS β€’ Navigate with directional buttons and OK β€’ Access Home and Back controls β€’ Adjust the volume and mute the sound β€’ Change channels β€’ Play, pause and seek supported media TOUCHPAD & KEYBOARD Use the touchpad to navigate on supported TVs. Enter searches and other text with your iPhone keyboard instead of selecting letters one at a time on your TV screen. APPS & INPUTS Launch apps installed on your TV and switch between available inputs directly from your phone. Availability depends on your TV model and supported features. SIMPLE CONNECTION Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, select a discovered device and approve pairing on your TV when prompted. If your TV is not discovered automatically, try connecting with its IP address. Previously connected devices are saved for easier access next time. DESIGNED FOR COMFORT Keep essential controls within easy reach. Choose your preferred remote layout and switch between button controls and the touchpad to suit what you’re doing. COMPATIBILITY Remote Control TV connects to compatible Smart TVs over your local network. Connection support and available commands vary by TV model, operating system, firmware and settings. Touchpad navigation, text input, app launching and input selection are available only on TVs that support those features. The app does not use infrared and cannot control TVs that do not support network-based remote control. PREMIUM In-app purchases are available for premium features. Pricing and the terms of your selected plan are displayed before purchase. Remote Control TV is an independent app and is not affiliated with TV manufacturers. Privacy Policy: https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/terms.html

Screenshots

Remote Trackpad3 screens
Remote Control TV ~ Universal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control TV ~ Universal at none against Remote Trackpad's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control TV ~ Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Trackpad ships an update every 5 days, Remote Control TV ~ Universal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Remote Trackpad versus Remote Control TV ~ Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TrackpadRemote Control TV ~ Universal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarashibe Tech LLCMuzafar Sultonov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Trackpad

One-time1
  • Remote Trackpad Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Remote Control TV ~ Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Smart TV - Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV - Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control TV ~ Universal free?
Remote Control TV ~ Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Trackpad or Remote Control TV ~ Universal have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; Remote Control TV ~ Universal does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Trackpad or Remote Control TV ~ Universal?
Remote Trackpad ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Control TV ~ Universal every 4 days. Most recently, Remote Trackpad was updated on October 10, 2026 and Remote Control TV ~ Universal on October 22, 2026.

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