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Listed product details for CmdPalm and Synapse
Detail	CmdPalm	Synapse
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 helps users simplify their mac experience with a native, lightweight, and privacy-first approach
Listed features	Trackpad – tap, drag, two‑finger scroll with momentum, pinch‑zoom, rotate, assignable gestures Keyboard – full Mac layout with modifiers, function and media keys Custom keyboards – user‑defined key sets for shortcuts, games or editing Deck – shortcut panel for app launches, text snippets, system actions and multi‑step sequences App launcher & media – launch, switch, quit apps and control playback, volume and brightness Voice typing – speak into the phone and have on‑device speech converted to text on the Mac	Snipping studio for screenshot and annotation Clipboard history to save and search copied text and images Notch shelf for quickly file access Keep awake to prevent mac from sleeping during important tasks
Best suited to	General Mac users who want to control their computer from a phone	Mac users looking for a lightweight and privacy-first productivity app Users who need to simplify their mac experience with a range of tools Those who want to boost their productivity with features like snipping studio and keep awake
Limitations and fit	Does not run on Intel‑based Macs or macOS versions earlier than 15	Only available for macos 14 and later
Pricing model	Freemium	Subscription, Freemium
Listed price	Not listed	Not listed Check current pricing
Platforms	iOS, Android, MacOS	MacOS