Linkpad
Touchpad, Keyboard & Remote
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Turn your phone into a touchpad, keyboard and remote for your Mac or Linux computer. Pair by QR code and control it over your local network. No account needed.
Turn your iPhone into a touchpad, keyboard and remote for your Mac or Linux computer. Whether you’re at your desk or relaxing on the sofa, Linkpad keeps everyday controls within reach.
TOUCHPAD
Move the cursor with one finger, tap to click, scroll with two fingers and use a two-finger tap for right-click. Hold the left-click button while moving to drag windows or select items.
KEYBOARD
Type on your iPhone and send text to your computer. Access Enter, Escape, arrow keys and shortcuts with Ctrl, Alt, Shift and Command.
REMOTE
Navigate with a directional pad and Enter button. Adjust volume or mute on supported computers.
EASY PAIRING
Find nearby Linkpad computers on your local network and pair by scanning the QR code displayed on your desktop. Save multiple computers and switch between them.
YOUR CONTROLS, YOUR PACE
Adjust cursor sensitivity for precise movement or faster navigation. Choose whether to keep your iPhone’s screen awake while connected.
LOCAL AND PRIVATE
Linkpad connects directly over your local network using encrypted connections and verified device pairing. No account or cloud service is required.
GETTING STARTED
Install the Linkpad desktop server on your Mac or Linux computer, connect both devices to the same local network, and scan the desktop’s pairing code.
REQUIREMENTS
• Linkpad desktop server installed and running.
• Both devices connected to the same reachable local network.
• macOS Accessibility permission enabled for input control.
• Linux requires an X11 desktop session.
Linkpad controls your computer; it does not stream its screen.
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The developer, Shirish Koirala, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Shirish Koirala
- Size
- 22.3 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Shirish Koirala
