eTrackPad vs Duo Trackpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eTrackPad
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a full-featured wireless trackpad for your Mac. eTrackPad brings every gesture you know from the Magic Trackpad to your touch screen with 1-2 ms latency — plus a remote keyboard, numeric keypad, jog wheel and presentation remote. THE REAL macOS GESTURE SET • 1 finger: cursor, tap to click, tap-press-drag • 2 fingers: scrolling, right click, pinch to zoom • 3 fingers: switch between desktops, Mission Control, App Exposé, optional three-finger drag • 4 fingers: Launchpad, show desktop MORE THAN A TRACKPAD • Remote keyboard: type on your Mac from your iPad • Numeric keypad: full-size numpad with ÷ × − + operator column • Media controls: playback and volume keys at your fingertips • Jog wheel: step frame by frame in Final Cut and Premiere, with Blade (⌘B) and Marker (M) shortcuts • Presentation remote: full-screen mode with timer for Keynote and PowerPoint • Context-aware panels: the right panel opens automatically based on the frontmost Mac app FAST AND SECURE CONNECTION • Wi-Fi, USB cable or Bluetooth — your choice • Automatic discovery, one-time PIN pairing • All traffic is end-to-end encrypted; your data flows only between your devices and never touches the internet • No ads, no analytics, no account FINE-TUNING • Palm rejection, haptic feedback, natural scrolling • Adjustable cursor and scroll speed, left-handed mode, light/dark theme SETUP Download the free eTrackPad helper app on your Mac (apprip.com), open eTrackPad on your iPad and pair with a PIN — that's it. FREE AND PRO Cursor, left click, two-finger scrolling and Wi-Fi connection are completely free. A one-time eTrackPad Pro purchase (not a subscription) unlocks: • Right click and all gestures • Pinch and smart zoom • 3-4 finger gestures • Remote keyboard • USB and Bluetooth connection • Pairing with multiple Macs REQUIREMENTS • iOS/iPadOS 16 or later • macOS 13 Ventura or later + the free eTrackPad Mac helper app (apprip.com) Questions or feedback: support@apprip.com
Duo Trackpad
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a trackpad and customizable control center for your Mac. Point, click, scroll, and drag with familiar touch gestures. Then make the surface your own: keep your favorite Mac apps, Shortcuts, media controls, and quick actions within reach. BUILD YOUR OWN CONTROL SURFACE Create named layouts for work, creativity, presentations, or relaxing with music. Arrange and resize buttons on the surface or in its toolbars. Customize button colors and symbols, and choose when mouse-button labels appear. Switch layouts with a button, through Shortcuts, or automatically when your device changes orientation or enters a supported iPhone Duo pose. YOUR MAC, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Mac applications and run your Mac's Shortcuts from dedicated buttons. Navigate the Mac app switcher, switch to another app, or hide and quit apps without reaching for your keyboard. Capture your Mac's entire screen, a selected area, or a window, saving it on the Mac or copying it to its clipboard. PLAYBACK AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Add playback buttons, a volume slider, or a larger media control panel. Optional Apple Music access brings song information and playback state to the surface. A separate microphone button mutes and unmutes your Mac's default input on supported devices. FAMILIAR GESTURES, YOUR STYLE Move the pointer with one finger and scroll with two. Click and hold to drag, or use Premium gestures for three-finger dragging, page navigation, Mission Control, app windows, Spaces, and pinch to zoom in supported Mac apps. Choose Matte Aluminum, Satin Plastic, Leather, Woven Fabric, or Silicone, with touch impressions that bring each surface to life. Supported iPhones also offer optional haptic feedback for controls. START FREE, MAKE IT YOURS WITH PREMIUM Pointer movement, tap clicks, and scrolling are free. Premium unlocks custom layouts and buttons, advanced gestures, additional surface styles, and more pointer adjustments. The Mac receiver is free to use. CONNECT TO YOUR MAC Install Duo Trackpad on both devices. Connect over Bluetooth or your local Wi-Fi network. The Mac companion stays in your menu bar and guides you through pointer-control permissions. Selecting Mac apps and Shortcuts requires Wi-Fi; saved buttons also work over Bluetooth. Update both companion apps to use the latest features. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later and macOS 26 or later. Apple Music and Mac Shortcuts integrations require optional permissions on your Mac. Microphone mute depends on the input device and does not change a meeting app's own mute setting. Privacy Policy: https://duotrackpad.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eTrackPad at none against Duo Trackpad's 2. eTrackPad also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Duo Trackpad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. eTrackPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | eTrackPad | Duo Trackpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Batuhan Tufekci | CoreBits LLC |
In-app purchases
eTrackPad
No in-app purchases
Duo Trackpad
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Premium Annual$14.991 Year









