Comparison

OnlyRemote vs Duo Trackpad

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

Head to head
About

OnlyRemote

Control your Mac's everyday functions, audio settings, and system performance directly from your iPhone or iPad. Manage switches, adjust brightness, fine-tune sound with EQ, and monitor system status remotely.

Highlights
  • Control Mac switches remotely
  • Adjust screen brightness
  • Manage Sound Mixer and EQ
  • Monitor system status
  • Trigger custom actions
Features
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Your Mac controls, right on your iPhone and iPad. OnlyRemote works with OnlySwitch on your Mac, bringing everyday controls, audio settings, and system monitoring to your fingertips. CONTROL YOUR MAC Toggle OnlySwitch switches and trigger actions without returning to your desk. Adjust your Mac’s screen brightness directly from your iPhone or iPad. SHAPE YOUR SOUND Control Sound Mixer remotely, fine-tune your audio with EQ, and manage playback across multiple output devices. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR MAC Check system status and performance, and keep track of your Codex usage from the same app. Pair OnlyRemote with OnlySwitch on your Mac to get started.

About

Duo Trackpad

Features
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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/

Screenshots

OnlyRemote4 screens
Duo Trackpad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Duo Trackpad at Free against OnlyRemote's $2.99. OnlyRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Duo Trackpad is free to download; OnlyRemote costs $2.99 up front. OnlyRemote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Duo Trackpad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyRemote ships an update every 5 days, Duo Trackpad every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OnlyRemote versus Duo Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyRemoteDuo Trackpad
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博 刘CoreBits LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnlyRemote

Subscriptions1
  • OnlyRemote Plus$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Duo Trackpad

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is OnlyRemote free?
OnlyRemote costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Duo Trackpad free?
Duo Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnlyRemote or Duo Trackpad have ads?
Neither OnlyRemote nor Duo Trackpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyRemote or Duo Trackpad?
OnlyRemote ships an update every 5 days, and Duo Trackpad every 4 weeks. Most recently, OnlyRemote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Duo Trackpad on November 10, 2026.

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