VirtualTablet vs PixelPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VirtualTablet
Transform your iOS device into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with precise, low-latency input using Apple Pencil or touch. Connect easily via Wi-Fi or USB for a professional graphic tablet experience without the cost.
- Wireless pen tablet functionality
- Apple Pencil pressure and tilt support
- Wi-Fi or USB connection
- Screen mapping and mouse modes
- Compatible with creative desktop apps
- Low-latency cursor control
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC or Mac with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet turns your iOS device into a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It connects over Wi-Fi or USB, giving you accurate, low-latency cursor control without buying expensive hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw directly into desktop creative apps • Control your computer cursor with Apple Pencil or touch • Annotate PDFs, slides, and documents for teaching or presentations • Play rhythm games like osu with precise, low-latency input ------- CONNECT OVER WI-FI OR USB • Wi-Fi: connect wirelessly when your computer and iOS device are on the same router/network • USB: plug in for a rock-solid, low-latency wired connection • No complicated network setup—just scan a QR code or type a short connection code • Every input event is fully encrypted end-to-end for safe, private transmission ------- CHOOSE YOUR SETUP: SCREEN MAPPING OR MOUSE MODE VirtualTablet lets you decide how your cursor moves on your device. • Screen Mapping (Absolute Positioning) Your iPad maps directly to your computer display, similar to a traditional pen tablet. Ideal for artists and osu players. • Mouse Mode (Relative Positioning) Use your iPad like a large trackpad. Cursor movement follows your hand regardless of position. ------- APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Double-tap gesture support • Hover cursor control on supported Apple Pencil models Finger or passive stylus input is supported with basic functionality. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS Compatible with popular desktop software such as Photoshop, Affinity, Krita, Clip Studio, Illustrator, and more. ------- REQUIREMENTS • A Windows or macOS computer (Linux is not supported yet) • The free VirtualTablet Server installed on your computer: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet/download • Wi-Fi (same network) or a USB cable to connect your iOS device and computer ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • Install VirtualTablet Server on your Windows or macOS computer • Launch both, then connect by scanning the QR code or entering the connection code • Use Apple Pencil or touch to control your computer Need help? Visit our website or contact support from the app. https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ ------- Stop paying for expensive drawing tablets. Use the device you already own—download VirtualTablet and start creating. HELP • Support page: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ • Email us: support@sunnysidesoft.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PixelPad
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PixelPad is a focused pixel art and sprite animation studio for iPad and iPhone. Draw precise pixels with Apple Pencil or touch, build frame-by-frame animations, and export assets without leaving your device. DRAW WITH PRECISION • Work on crisp 8×8 to 128×128 canvases • Use Pencil, Eraser, Fill, Eyedropper, and Selection tools • Pan and zoom without losing the pixel grid • Undo and redo complete strokes ANIMATE FRAME BY FRAME • Add, duplicate, delete, and reorder frames • Set a project frame rate or tune timing per frame • Compare neighboring frames with color-coded onion skins • Preview animation with the same timing used for GIF export BUILD YOUR PALETTE • Add, remove, and reorder colors • Start with built-in palettes • Save reusable custom palette presets EXPORT GAME-READY ASSETS • Export transparent or solid-background PNGs • Create animated GIFs • Arrange sprite sheets by rows and columns • Control frame spacing and 1×, 2×, or 4× scale PRIVATE BY DEFAULT PixelPad currently works offline, requires no account, and stores projects on your device. Export through the standard share sheet whenever you are ready. The app starts in English. Korean is available at any time in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelPad at every 2 days against VirtualTablet's every 8 days. VirtualTablet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VirtualTablet ships an update every 8 days, PixelPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VirtualTablet | PixelPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eunjin Joo | DAEHONG MIN |
In-app purchases
VirtualTablet
No in-app purchases
PixelPad
No in-app purchases









