Comparison

Just Remote vs Duo Trackpad

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

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About

Just Remote

Features
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Your everyday TV controls, close at hand. โ€ข Open favorite TV apps from your phone on compatible TVs. โ€ข Switch supported HDMI inputs for your set-top box, console or computer. โ€ข Manage app and HDMI shortcuts on the remote home screen. โ€ข Use direction keys, volume, mute and other controls supported by your TV. โ€ข Choose light, dark or system appearance. Standby wake-up On compatible TVs with network standby enabled, an app shortcut can wake the TV before opening the app. Wake-up depends on the model and network settings and cannot turn on a TV disconnected from power. Control Center On iOS 18 or later, add Mute, TV Power or a favorite app to Control Center. Available actions depend on your paired TV. Local-network control Connect your phone and TV to the same home network and complete the pairing steps shown on screen. No account is required. The app does not read or upload TV screen content or audio. Screen casting to your TV Cast your iPhone screen and capturable app audio over the same local network. Install Just Cast on a supported Android TV running Android 12 or later; some older receiver versions are named Just Remote. Start from the Cast button and confirm the system screen broadcast. You can stop on your phone or TV. Screen and audio stay on your local network. Protected content and system capture restrictions may prevent capture. Compatibility Pairing and available controls vary by TV model. App shortcuts require the TV to expose its installed apps; HDMI switching and standby wake-up are not available on every model. A TV appearing in discovery does not guarantee it can be controlled. Experimental support is identified in the app. If a function fails, use Settings to report the problem. Free, no ads, no subscription No advertisements or subscription are required to use the remote. Crash reporting and optional operation records After you accept the Terms and Privacy Policy, Sentry crash and error reporting is enabled. It sends redacted error information, device and app information, and an installation-level identifier to help diagnose failures. This is separate from the optional operation-record setting. Sending operation records to the developer is off by default. You can enable it in Settings and turn it off again. These records include operation results, error codes and timing; they do not include TV screen content or audio. See the Privacy Policy for the data fields and processing details. Just Remote is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any television manufacturer.

About

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/

Screenshots

Just Remote4 screens
Duo Trackpad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Remote at none against Duo Trackpad's 2. Just Remote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Duo Trackpad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Just Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Remote ships an update every 4 days, Duo Trackpad every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Just Remote versus Duo Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust RemoteDuo Trackpad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Dramavision Technology Co., Ltd.CoreBits LLC

In-app purchases

None

Just Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Duo Trackpad

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

Questions

Is Just Remote free?
Just Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duo Trackpad free?
Duo Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Remote or Duo Trackpad have ads?
Neither Just Remote nor Duo Trackpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Remote or Duo Trackpad?
Just Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Duo Trackpad every 4 weeks. Most recently, Just Remote was updated on November 10, 2026 and Duo Trackpad on November 10, 2026.

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