PointerDeck vs Duo Trackpad

PointerDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a focused wireless trackpad for your Mac. The free PointerDeck Receiver for Mac is required, and both devices must be on the same local network. SET UP ONCE Open Add Device on the Mac and create an 8–12 digit Connection PIN. PointerDeck rejects repeated or sequential patterns; use at least five different digits. Then select that Mac on your iPhone or iPad and enter the PIN. After pairing, PointerDeck remembers the trusted connection and reconnects when both apps are open and reachable. TRACKPAD CONTROLS • Move the pointer with one finger • Scroll with two fingers • Tap or use the dedicated Left Click button • Two-finger tap or use the dedicated Right Click button • Use Drag Lock for click-and-drag TUNE THE FEEL • Adjust pointer sensitivity and scrolling speed • Choose Natural or Reversed scrolling • Turn tap-to-click on or off • Switch to a left-handed button layout DIRECT BY DESIGN PointerDeck does not stream or display your Mac screen. The release has no account, advertisements, subscription, analytics SDK, or cloud service. Controller traffic travels directly between your devices and is encrypted on the local network. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later • Apple silicon or Intel Mac running macOS 14 or later • Free PointerDeck Receiver from the Mac download page • Both devices on the same local network • Accessibility permission enabled for PointerDeck Receiver on the Mac Guest, corporate, public, or client-isolated networks may prevent devices from discovering each other.

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/