CmdPalm vs KiwiDesk: Features, Pricing and Fit
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| Overview | CmdPalm is a free and open-source application that turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone into a wireless mouse, trackpad, and keyboard for your Mac. It allows you to control your Mac from your phone, using gestures, typing, and voice typing. The application is available for Macs running macOS 15+ on Apple silicon and supports custom keyboards and multi-step decks. It is useful for presentations, media playback, and hands-free typing. CmdPalm does not require a phone app or account and keeps all communication on the local network, making it a convenient and secure option for Mac users. | It runs without any configuration files or setup steps, uses SwiftUI with spring animations, and supports mouse navigation via Space Bar and App Bar overlays. The app is signed and notarized, free to use, requires macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon, can be downloaded directly or installed with Homebrew, updates itself, and its source code is publicly available on GitHub. |
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| Pricing model | Freemium | Free |
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| Platforms | iOS, Android, MacOS | MacOS |
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