Comparison

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse vs Remote Trackpad

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

Head to head
About

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

Transform your mobile device into a remote mouse and handwriting keyboard for your computer. Control your PC, Mac, or Linux from a distance, ideal for presentations or home theater use. Offers multi-touch gestures and voice recognition for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • Handwriting and voice recognition input
  • Multi-touch gesture mouse control
  • Remote keyboard functionality
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • In-app purchases for accessory keys
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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iWritingPad is able to deliver the same iPad user experience to users on computer PC including Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The iPad's touch screen gestures as remote mouse and handwriting recognition keyboard operate computer PC / Home Theatre PC (HTPC). While you are sitting on big screen of living room, hotel room or classroom environment, iWritingPad provides you with relaxed and convenient experience to browse internet. It is a "MUST-HAVE" tool for businessman and classroom teacher. Handwriting and Voice Speech Recognition Function - native iPad / iPhone's multi-language handwriting / Voice spoken sentences support as your input device to Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Apple desktops with OS X 10.6 or later and Linux from Ubuntu, Debian and Raspbian. Mouse controlled by multi-touches gesture - "1 finger moves" means MOUSE MOVE, - "1 finger taps" means LEFT MOUSE CLICK, - "2 fingers tap" means RIGHT MOUSE CLICK, - "2 fingers drag" means MOUSE WHEEL SCROLLING, - "1 finger holds and moves" means DRAG & DROP, - "2 fingers pinch gesture" means MINIMISE WINDOWS, - "2 fingers spread gesture" means MAXIMISE WINDOWS, - "3 fingers drag" means MOVING WINDOWS, - able to use mouse functions across multiple monitors of PC. Keyboard Functions - "Basic Keyboard" function provides handwriting and voice spoken to input the whole sentence and send to PC in one go. In-App purchase offers additional Accessory keys including Command and Option keys for Mac OS X, Windows and Alternate keys for Microsoft Windows, Super and Alternate keys for Linux and Volume control. - Support Emoji symbols. - "Real Keyboard" function provides direct typing at PC. In-App purchase offers additional Function keys (F1-F12), Editing control keys (Cut & Paste), iTunes controls (Apple OS X) or Media Player controls (Microsoft Windows), Rhythmbox Music Player (Default player for Linux), Speaker Volume control. Universal app - works for both iPad and iPhone. Single purchase will let you have iWritingPad on both iPad and iPhone capable to connect to all Mac, Windows and Linux. Please visit us at http://www.iwritingpad.com for more detail information and live demo video. iWritingPad Desktop Installation It requires to install iWritingPad desktop client program on your Windows / Apple Mac OS X / Linux which can be downloaded, together with video tutorial for installation, at http://www.iwritingpad.com/index.php/quick-download-installation/ These desktops are required to connect to the network same as iPad / iPhone. For details, go to www.iwritignpad.com. Or, the iWritingPad client desktop programs can also be downloaded from the links below directly. Follow the video tutorials for such installation. Microsoft Windows desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-window/iWritingPad_installer_v1.2.1.msi https://youtu.be/3swn2t1CNAg Mac desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-mac/iWritingPadClient_v1.1.1.zip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZwLeYAsrk Ubuntu desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-ubuntu/iwritingpad_1.04.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4c05QOtlQE For Debian desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-debian/iwritingpad_1.04-1.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c42vWvo4608 Raspbian (Raspberry Pi) desktop and video tutorial https://s3.amazonaws.com/iwritingpad-raspbian/iwritingpad_1.04-1.tar.gz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl-PSqYPtMk Bluetooth connection For those Apple Mac desktops, bluetooth connection is recommended to ensure data communication between desktops and iPad/iPhone. Please refer to desktop installation for Mac OS X at http://www.iwritingpad.com/index.php/desktop-installation Contact Us Live Chat https://www.iwritingpad.com -> Contact us -> Live Chat Or inside App's Help menu -> Support - Live Chat Email support@iwritingpad.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iwritingpad

About

Remote Trackpad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. Easily control your computer from a distance without needing extra peripherals. Enjoy customizable keyboard layouts and adjustable tracking speeds for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
  • Easy 2-step setup
  • Customizable keyboard styles
  • Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
  • Gesture support
  • Remote Mac control
Features
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Remote Trackpad is the best solution to make your iPhone two in one - keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. It is not always convenient to bring trackpad, keyboard and mouse with you, but iPhone is always in your pocket. Follow just 2 steps to make it work: 1. Download app to your iPhone and Mac 2. Scan QR-code with your iPhone camera in the app ATTENTION: Don’t forget to connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network! Full customization of the keyboard will allow you to create your own unique style. You can also adjust tracking and scrolling speed, scroll direction and gestures in settings. Operate your Mac from anywhere you want without being surrounded by extra devices in front of the screen! https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos

Screenshots

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse4 screens
Remote Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Trackpad at 3.7 against iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's 2.7. Remote Trackpad also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 9). iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Trackpad holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse versus Remote Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWritingPad Keyboard MouseRemote Trackpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)3.7 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings940 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ConnectMe LimitedImpulsory, LLC

Customer experience

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Remote Trackpad

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse

One-time4
  • iWritingPad keyboard$1.99
  • iWritingPad Mouse$1.99
  • iWritingPad Basic Keyboard Mouse$4.99
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  • iWritingPad Real Keyboard Mouse$4.99
4 purchases

Remote Trackpad

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 3 Months Subscription$9.993 Months
  • Special gestures and settings$19.991 Month
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  • Handy wireless remote mouse$19.991 Month

Questions

Is iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse free?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Trackpad free?
Remote Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote Trackpad?
Remote Trackpad is rated higher. iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.
Do iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote Trackpad have ads?
Remote Trackpad shows ads; iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse does not.
Which is updated more often, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse or Remote Trackpad?
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse ships an update monthly, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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