It would seem that the idea to create an app for controlling your computer using your iPhone or iPod Touch is a popular one among App Store developers.  Only three months after the App Store launch, there are already no less than 8 apps that do this.  With so much competition for such a specific utility, it’s hard to find one that really stands out against the rest.  Today I’m taking a look at iTap, one such app.

iTap's screen looks very much like a MacBook Pro track pad.

So what makes iTap so special?  Admittedly, it’s the only “track pad” app I’ve tried.  But there’s good reason for that.  You see, iTap is the only track pad app that supports both Windows and Mac operating systems.  This was a major requirement for me, since I spend plenty of time on both sides of the OS wars every day.  With pricing for this type of app ranging from $0.99 - $5.99, iTap hits the sweet spot at a reasonable $1.99.  But does it live up to its promises?
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