Comparison

DexoPad vs PeekXR

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

Head to head
About

DexoPad

Features
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DexoPad is a companion app for the DexoPad hardware dongle — a wireless BLE-to-USB HID bridge that turns your iPhone or iPad into a keyboard, trackpad, and shortcut controller for any computer. The DexoPad dongle (sold separately) plugs into your target computer's USB port and communicates with the app over Bluetooth Low Energy — no drivers, no companion software, no network configuration required. Because the DexoPad dongle presents itself to your computer as a standard USB keyboard and mouse (HID), it works everywhere: Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and even at the BIOS/UEFI level before any operating system boots. Type into BIOS setup, navigate boot menus, unlock encrypted drives, or run keyboard-only servers — DexoPad works when nothing else can. Key features: • Full keyboard input with modifier combos: Ctrl+C, Cmd+V, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Win+R, and every F-key (F1–F12) plus arrow, Home/End, PageUp/Down, and Insert/Delete. • Precision touchpad with two-finger scroll, tap-to-click, drag, and left/right/middle mouse buttons. • Multi-OS Unicode input: Type Chinese, Japanese, Korean, emoji, and other Unicode characters into any target OS — DexoPad handles keyboard layout translation for Windows (Alt+Numpad), macOS (Unicode Hex Input), and Linux (Ctrl+Shift+U). • ASCII mode for pre-OS environments: Send raw HID scancodes when no IME is available (BIOS, GRUB, recovery consoles, embedded systems). • Custom shortcut buttons: Save your favorite key combinations as one-tap actions. • Low-latency BLE: Real-time typing and pointer control over Bluetooth. • Multi-device pairing: Manage several DexoPad dongles from one iPhone. Perfect for: • Remote IT support and system administration • Developers working with headless machines and embedded devices • Presenters who need a discrete, wireless remote • Anyone who wants their phone to double as a keyboard/mouse for a nearby computer

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PeekXR

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Keep your headset on while accessing your compatible device inside Meta Quest. PeekXR works with supported iPhone and iPad models over your local Wi-Fi network. PeekXR shows your device in a native, resizable Quest window over your local Wi-Fi network. Pair by scanning a short-lived QR code or enter a 4-digit pairing code, compare the six-digit security code, then start the built-in ReplayKit screen broadcast. WHAT YOU CAN DO • View portrait or landscape screens • Hear permitted app audio in Quest while your iPhone speaker stays quiet • Adjust listening volume from Quest • Choose automatic, faster, balanced, clearer or data-saving streaming • Optionally control one iPhone with Quest controller input through AssistiveTouch • Move the pointer, click, hold and drag with standard mouse-style control PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Direct device-to-device streaming on your local network • Authenticated pairing and encrypted media • No PeekXR account • No ads, analytics or cloud relay • No automatic screen recording or diagnostics upload REQUIREMENTS • Meta Quest 2, 3, 3s, Pro with the PeekXR Quest app • Supported iPhone or iPad • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network • ReplayKit screen broadcast permission • Bluetooth and AssistiveTouch only if you want optional iPhone control LIMITATIONS Protected or DRM-controlled content may appear black or silent. Microphone audio is not captured. Optional control is mouse-style rather than multi-touch. Performance depends on your local Wi-Fi and selected streaming mode. PeekXR is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC.

Screenshots

DexoPad4 screens
PeekXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DexoPad at 15.1 against PeekXR's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
DexoPad versus PeekXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDexoPadPeekXR
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalmblock Technology Co., LimitedCorners International Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

DexoPad

No in-app purchases

None

PeekXR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DexoPad free?
DexoPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeekXR free?
PeekXR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DexoPad or PeekXR have ads?
Neither DexoPad nor PeekXR shows ads.

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