#7in Trackpad Control

Tracepad - Mouse & Trackpad

D Tier

Weak · provisional

4.316 ratings

FreeIn-App Purchases

2mosince update

Utilities
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4+age rating

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Made for iPhone

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What is Tracepad?

Turns an iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller for Mac and other compatible devices.

Tracepad is a free utility on the App Store that turns an iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and mouse controller. Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app, while Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode pairs over Bluetooth with Mac, iPad, Windows PCs and other compatible devices. The app also includes a built-in keyboard for typing on a Mac.

Pricing. Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

Presentations
Couch control of a Mac
Using an iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse

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Why this app is in D tier

57/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights

Rating77

Ratings52

App Store search rank0

Update recency100

D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

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

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Questions about Tracepad

Does it need another app installed?

Mac Trackpad Mode requires the free companion Mac app. Universal Keyboard & Mouse Mode does not require a helper app on the target device, but that device must support Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input.

How does it connect to a Mac?

The listing says it connects to a Mac over Bluetooth or a USB cable and that no Wi-Fi is required.

Does my input go through a server?

The listing says Tracepad uses a direct device-to-device connection and that input never goes through any server.

Is Tracepad free?

Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Tracepad right for me?

Tracepad is built for presentations, couch control of a mac, using an iPhone as a portable keyboard and mouse. It sits in the trackpad control list on AppTierList.

Is Tracepad worth it?

Tracepad is D tier, ranked #7 of 10 trackpad control apps with a score of 57 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 16 ratings. 6 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Tracepad compare to Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote?

Tracepad is D tier at 57; Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote is A tier at 90. Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote ranks higher. Tracepad is free to download, with in-app purchases, Mobile Mouse WIFI Remote is $9.99 to download, with in-app purchases.