Handpad vs Virtual TouchPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Handpad
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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 β your iPhone is your remote. β TRACKPAD β Slide, tap, and two-finger scroll just like a real MacBook trackpad. Sub-pixel precision, instant response, multi-touch gestures. β SHORTCUTS THAT FIT THE MOMENT β Customizable button grids for any scenario: β’ Movies β play, pause, mute, fullscreen β’ Presentations β next slide, previous, blackout β’ Games β quick keys mapped to anything Switch between layouts instantly with a swipe. β TYPE WITH YOUR NATIVE KEYBOARD β Use your iPhone's full iOS keyboard to type into your Mac. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, emoji, voice dictation β everything syncs to your Mac in real time. No more squinting at a remote keyboard across the room. β CONNECTED IN SECONDS β β’ Bluetooth pairs the first time β’ WiFi auto-boosts after that for lower latency β’ Works on the same local network β’ No router or hotspot configuration needed β PRIVATE BY DESIGN β 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. β REQUIREMENTS β β’ Free Handpad companion app for macOS β’ macOS 13 Ventura or later β’ Bluetooth and WiFi enabled β’ Both devices on the same local network for best performance β FAQ β 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 β 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.
Virtual TouchPad
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer with familiar gestures and typing, connecting via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. No account or cloud services are needed.
- Virtual trackpad functionality
- Built-in keyboard for typing
- Multi-Touch gesture support
- Connect via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth
- No account or cloud required
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a virtual trackpad for your Mac. Connect via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Easily click, scroll, drag, use Multi-Touch gestures, and type with the built-in keyboard. No account required. No cloud relay. Before you begin, install the companion app on your Mac. Official Website https://touchpad.limul.cn/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://touchpad.limul.cn/privacy.html
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Verdict
Handpad and Virtual TouchPad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Handpad ships an update every 2 days, Virtual TouchPad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handpad | Virtual TouchPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DLC39DEGREE | ζθ£ ι©¬ |
In-app purchases
Handpad
No in-app purchases
Virtual TouchPad
No in-app purchases
