Comparison

Mobile Touchpad vs SendMouse

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Touchpad

Features
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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.

About

SendMouse

Features
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Turn your phone into a clean, practical touchpad and keyboard for your PC. SendMouse brings everyday computer controls and direct file transfer together without streaming your desktop screen. This mobile app works with SendMouse for Windows or macOS. Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi, then scan the QR shown on the computer once. Key features • Touchpad: tap to click, long-press to right-click, and scroll with two fingers • Keyboard: type on your phone and send input to the PC • Remotes: control the browser, media playback, and presentations • Programs: switch, minimize, or close running windows • File transfer: select and send multiple files between phone and PC • Text transfer: send several links or notes together and find them in history • PC power: lock, sleep, restart, shut down, or set a custom timer • Pointer highlight: adjust color, size, thickness, and display style Commands, files, and text travel directly between paired devices over an encrypted local connection. SendMouse does not store transferred content on a central server. The free version includes banner ads and a combined daily limit of three file or text transfers. An optional monthly or yearly SendMouse Pro subscription, or a lifetime purchase, removes ads and unlocks unlimited transfers, advanced power timers, and pointer customization. Download the PC app and view setup instructions: https://123eggs.com/en/apps/sendmouse Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://123eggs.com/en/apps/sendmouse/privacy

Screenshots

Mobile Touchpad4 screens
SendMouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Touchpad at none against SendMouse's 3. Mobile Touchpad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SendMouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Mobile Touchpad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Mobile Touchpad versus SendMouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile TouchpadSendMouse
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTURKER GIRGINChoongHo Yu

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Touchpad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SendMouse

Subscriptions2
  • SendMouse Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
  • SendMouse Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • SendMouse Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Mobile Touchpad free?
Mobile Touchpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SendMouse free?
SendMouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Touchpad or SendMouse have ads?
Both Mobile Touchpad and SendMouse show ads.

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