Comparison

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro vs Tracepad

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

Head to head
About

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Automate tasks, launch apps, and manage your digital world with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad
  • Wireless mouse and keyboard functionality
  • Live screen view for remote computer interaction
  • Customizable control panels and shortcuts
  • Siri Shortcuts and timer automation
  • Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
Features
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Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Control more from one app - now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard turns your Apple devices into a simple, powerful remote for TVs, streaming devices, Apple TV, Mac, Windows PC, and iPad. Use it from the couch, at your desk, during a presentation, or anywhere you want faster control. TV and Streaming Remote Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac as a remote for supported TVs, streamers, and Apple TV. Works with Apple TV plus supported Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices. Android TV and Google TV examples include Sony, TCL, Philips, and Xiaomi - just a few of the brands that use the platform. - Navigate with a smooth touchpad - Control volume, playback, and media - Type searches and passwords with the keyboard - Launch Apple TV apps quickly - Keep one remote ready across your devices Older Apple TV models such as Gen 1-3 require one-time PIN entry using a physical remote. Mac and PC Control Control your computer over Wi-Fi with a remote, mouse, keyboard, and custom panels built for the apps you use. - Use your device as a wireless mouse and keyboard - Adjust volume, playback, and tracks - View your computer screen live - Take screenshots remotely - Launch or quit apps, open menus, and run shortcuts - Create custom panels and automation scripts - Schedule actions with timers Requires the free helper app for Mac or Windows: https://rs.ltd/get iPad Control Use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control another iPad over Bluetooth. - Type, navigate, and control playback - Adjust volume and media - Keep a second device useful in creative, work, or entertainment setups Why You'll Love It - One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Remote control for TVs, streamers, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and iPad - Touchpad, keyboard, media controls, shortcuts, and automation - Custom control panels for apps, websites, and workflows - Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections System Requirements - iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Supported Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, and Vizio devices - Android TV and Google TV devices, including examples from Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, and more - Apple TV: all models supported - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later with helper app - Windows: Windows 7 or later with helper app - iPad control: Bluetooth connection Privacy Policy: https://rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://rs.ltd/terms Take Control One app. All your screens. Ready on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

About

Tracepad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad for your Mac. Enjoy full gesture support, a built-in keyboard, and low latency for presentations or remote control. Connect via Bluetooth or USB for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full gesture support
  • Wireless and USB connection
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Low latency control
  • Privacy-focused connection
Features
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Tracepad turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller. For devices where you do not want to install a helper app, use Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode and pair Tracepad as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. For the complete Mac experience, install the companion Mac app and use familiar trackpad gestures with low-latency Bluetooth or USB connection. FEATURES • Mac Trackpad Mode Use your iPhone as a precise trackpad for Mac with scrolling, clicking, dragging and advanced gestures. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode Pair directly as a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. No helper app required on the target device. • Built-in Keyboard Type on your Mac from your iPhone, with support for common modifier keys and shortcuts. • Dual Connection for Mac Connect to your Mac over Bluetooth or USB cable. No Wi-Fi required. • Low Latency Optimized for responsive, smooth and precise control. • Privacy First Direct device-to-device connection. Your input never goes through any server. REQUIREMENTS • Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app. • Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode requires a device that supports Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input. Perfect for presentations, couch control, quick typing, or using your iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse. Terms of Use: https://www.tracepad.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tracepad.site/privacy Subscription Terms: https://www.tracepad.site/subscription

Screenshots

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro4 screens
Tracepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tracepad at Free against Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's $39.99. Tracepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

Tracepad is free to download; Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99 up front. Tracepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro has 5.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tracepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 6 days, Tracepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro versus Tracepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote, Mouse & Keyboard ProTracepad
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTD庾涛 沈

Customer experience

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

All ratings5,414 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.6%

Tracepad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on startup
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • Mouse pointer gets stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Linux/Unix
  • Improve touch screen control
  • Integrate with more third-party apps
  • Enhance remote desktop functionality

Tracepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracepad

Subscriptions2
  • Plus: Unlock iPhone Display$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plus: Unlock All Features$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tracepad unlock all gesture$3.99

Questions

Is Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro free?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracepad free?
Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Tracepad?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro is rated higher. Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Tracepad averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Tracepad have ads?
Neither Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro nor Tracepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro or Tracepad?
Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro ships an update every 6 days, and Tracepad every 3 days. Most recently, Remote, Mouse & Keyboard Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tracepad on September 15, 2026.

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