# Smart Home vs Remote Trackpad

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Trackpad at 3.7 against Smart Home's 1.3. Remote Trackpad also leads on review sentiment (15% vs 5%). Smart Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Trackpad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Smart Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Trackpad holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 944 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Home | Remote Trackpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home/id885787515/reviews) | **[3.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-trackpad-virtual-tool/id1572422325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **944** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 4.6% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [Impulsory, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598856586) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home/id885787515)

Connect and control Samsung home appliances remotely via your smartphone. Monitor appliance status, adjust settings, and access customer support from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Connect Samsung appliances, Remote monitoring, Device control, Appliance status check, Customer support access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Monitoring time remaining on washer/dryer
- 🚀 App works fine when it connects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues
- 🔒 Requires repeated logins and security codes
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🤖 Lack of basic functionality (e.g. notifications)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Fails to detect and connect to appliances
- Loses connection to appliances randomly

**Requested features**

- Automatic connection to appliances without pressing buttons
- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g. HomeKit)
- Scheduling and automation options
- Improved error reporting and troubleshooting


### Remote Trackpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-trackpad-virtual-tool/id1572422325)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Special gestures and settings | $19.99 | per month |
| Handy wireless remote mouse | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Home free?

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

### Is Remote Trackpad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Home or Remote Trackpad?

Remote Trackpad is rated higher. Smart Home averages 1.3 out of 5 from 944 ratings, while Remote Trackpad averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do Smart Home or Remote Trackpad have ads?

Remote Trackpad shows ads; Smart Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Home or Remote Trackpad?

Smart Home ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Trackpad every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Home was updated on October 20, 2026 and Remote Trackpad on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*