# PointerDeck vs RPad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PointerDeck at none against RPad's 1. RPad's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PointerDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PointerDeck | RPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eliyahu Mechtcheriakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794481322) | [Nurhak Altin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803213303) |

## What reviewers say

### PointerDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointerdeck-trackpad-for-mac/id6806708304)

**In-app purchases:** none


### RPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpad-remote-trackpad-and-mouse/id6811842282)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RPad Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PointerDeck free?

PointerDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RPad free?

RPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PointerDeck or RPad have ads?

Neither PointerDeck nor RPad shows ads.

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