Near Lock vs Remote Trackpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Near Lock
Automate your Mac's security by using your iPhone to lock and unlock it based on your proximity. Enhance security with fingerprint, double knock, or Apple Watch authentication. Manage your Mac remotely and receive notifications for login attempts.
- Automatic Mac locking and unlocking based on iPhone proximity
- Fingerprint, double knock, and Apple Watch authentication
- Manual lock and unlock via iPhone
- Remote Mac control through iPhone notifications
- Login attempt notifications and tracking
- WiFi unlock for trusted networks
- Clipboard synchronization between devices
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Use your iPhone to lock and unlock your Mac automatically. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automatically locked. Once you approach your workplace, Near Lock will unlock your Mac. ----------------- Unlock your Mac with your fingerprint (Touch ID), double knock, Apple Watch, notification widget or use the iPhone 3D touch. Try it out for FREE DOWNLOAD: To use Near Lock download the Mac application: www.nearlock.me FEATURES: • locking and unlocking your Mac automatically - depends on the distance between your iPhone and your Mac • easily set the distance on which your Mac should be locked or unlocked • for additional security use your fingerprint (Touch ID), double knock or Apple Watch for each Mac login authorization • manually lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone • knock twice on your iPhone for a faster Mac login. • take a picture and receive a notification when anyone tries to login into your Mac. • track and see all recent Mac login and logout times. • WiFi Unlock - keep your Mac unlocked while connected to your selected WiFi network (e.g. Home network) • Clipboard - copy and paste text to and from your Mac • choose between sleep (hibernate) and screensaver when locking your Mac • receive notification when your Mac is locked or unlocked • unlock your Mac directly with the iPhone's interactive notifications - swipe left on received notifications • control your Mac through the iPhone Notification Center Widget - quickly lock and unlock your Mac from anywhere on your iOS device • control your audio: pause music when you log out, play when you login - works with Spotify, QuickTime, VLC, iTunes • to save your battery Near Lock uses Low Energy Bluetooth 4.0 for the communication between your devices • control Near Lock from your iOS device or your Mac's menu bar • make locking and unlocking your Mac faster with 3D Touch - only iPhone 6S or newer • use your iPhone to control multiple Macs • find my iPhone feature - in case your iPhone is lost you can now ping it from your Mac • authorize Mac tasks (such as installing new software) with Touch ID or by knocking on your iPhone • lock and unlock your Mac using Siri on your iPhone SECURITY: Your credentials and data are secured and never leave your devices - AES encryption. For additional protection, the bluetooth communication channel is internally encrypted. REQUIREMENTS: Near Lock requires a Mac that is running Mavericks or later. Your Mac also needs to support the latest Bluetooth LE technology. The following Macs support Bluetooth LE: • iMac late 2012 or newer • MacBook Air 2011 or newer • MacBook Pro 2012 or newer • Mac mini 2011 or newer • Mac Pro late 2013 or newer FEEDBACK: Thanks to all the Near Lock users for the great feedback and suggestions! REWARDS: Near Lock won second place at the "Show Your App Award" in Munich If you enjoy using Near Lock, please take a moment and leave an honest review: it really helps. Near Lock - SECURITY MADE SIMPLE
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.
- Wireless keyboard and trackpad for Mac
- Easy 2-step setup
- Customizable keyboard styles
- Adjustable tracking and scrolling speed
- Gesture support
- Remote Mac control
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Near Lock at none against Remote Trackpad's shown. Near Lock also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 15%) and ratings volume (571 vs 40). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Near Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Near Lock against 3.7 for Remote Trackpad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Near Lock has 571 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Near Lock's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Trackpad's.
Near Lock ships an update monthly, Remote Trackpad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Near Lock | Remote Trackpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (571 ratings) — better | 3.7 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 571 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filip Duvnjak | Impulsory, LLC |
Customer experience
Near Lock
Remote Trackpad
Bugs and requests
Near Lock
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with newer macOS versions
- Unexpected password entries in other apps
- Bluetooth cache corruption issues
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more devices (e.g. iPad, Apple Watch)
- Improved background functionality
- More customization options
- Better error handling and troubleshooting
Remote Trackpad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Near Lock
- Pro Mode$3.99
Remote Trackpad
- 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








