Mobile Touchpad vs PhoneAsTrackpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Touchpad
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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 ā no cables, no Bluetooth pairing. KEY FEATURES ⢠Multi-touch support ā up to 5 simultaneous touch points ⢠Auto IP detection ā automatically suggests your computer's address ⢠Dark mode and light mode ⢠Touch visual feedback with animated indicators ⢠Tablet support ā 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.
PhoneAsTrackpad
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a natural wireless trackpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Install the free Computer Connection App, open it on your computer, then choose the computer shown on your iPhone. Move the pointer, click, scroll, zoom, drag, switch spaces, and open Mission Control using familiar multi-touch gestures. PhoneAsTrackpad communicates directly over your local Wi-Fi network, with no account and no cloud service. FEATURES ⢠Smooth pointer movement with adjustable sensitivity ⢠Tap, double-click, secondary click, and drag ⢠Natural and momentum scrolling ⢠Pinch and smart zoom ⢠Page navigation and system gestures ⢠Mission Control and space switching on Mac ⢠Task View and virtual desktop controls on Windows ⢠Six quick keys for numbers, copy, paste, and Enter ⢠Automatic computer discovery and manual Windows IP connection ⢠Local diagnostic logs to help troubleshoot connections CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER 1. Download the free Computer Connection App from our support website. 2. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open both apps and choose your computer. The Computer Connection App is required. macOS 14 or later and Windows 10/11 are supported. Privacy first: input stays on your local network. We collect no personal data and include no advertising or analytics SDKs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PhoneAsTrackpad at none against Mobile Touchpad's shown. Mobile Touchpad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mobile Touchpad | PhoneAsTrackpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TURKER GIRGIN | WONHEE JANG |
In-app purchases
Mobile Touchpad
No in-app purchases
PhoneAsTrackpad
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mobile Touchpad free?
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Do Mobile Touchpad or PhoneAsTrackpad have ads?
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