Comparison

Aires Studio vs Deckboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aires Studio

This application is a comprehensive audio production and transmission tool for broadcasters, journalists, and podcast creators. It offers features for live streaming, event coverage, and studio-to-studio communication, with specialized modes for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Sports broadcasts and event coverage
  • Podcast production and distribution
  • Live streaming capabilities
  • Reporter mode for mobile transmissions
  • Virtual console with multiple mixer tracks
  • Integration with VoIP systems
  • Post-fader recording in multiple formats
Features
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Aires Studio is a powerful audio production and transmission application that can be used to: • Sports broadcasts • Event coverage • Connection between reporters and the radio station • Main studio, Mobile studio and Reporter • Home studio • PODCAST production and distribution • Live Stream Aires Studio is part of Aires platform that is complemented by Aires Cloud and Aires Reporter, an ideal environment for radio stations, broadcasters, journalists and radio lovers to produce, transmit and distribute a complete audio programming anywhere and with low operational cost. On iPhone, Aires Studio automatically enables Aires Reporter mode, simplifying the usability of the app and making transmissions and content sharing more productive. You can use Aires Reporter to transmit flashes or programming from your iPhone directly to Aires Studio installed on a PC or MAC, or you can produce your PODCAST and publish it through Aires Cloud. On iPad, Aires Studio is much more than a virtual console; innovative features make Aires Studio a complete Radio Studio. • 08 (eight) ON-SCREEN MIXERS TRACK available to connect with analog*, digital and virtual devices. • Dynamic selection of SOURCES in each MIXERS TRACK • RED LIGHT TRIGGER, GAIN and BALANCE individual configuration on each MIXER TRACKS • MIXING SOURCE SURFACE with DUCKING system • Support devices' native plug-ins to be used on audio processing • Management of SOURCES and DESTINATIONS tags • 03 (three) buses, which allow to send up to 03 (three) programming to different destinations • 04 (four) memories that allows instantaneously switch between operator profiles • Monitor, headphones and CUE control outputs • 02 SOURCES for monitoring externals • Pairing system • Transmissions between studios via built-in codec • MIX MINUS • TALKBACK function • Post-fader recording in AAC, MP3 or OPUS • Insertion of TAGs in recording events • CROP of recorded events • Content synced between devices used • Shared QUICKSTART panel • QUICKSTART editor • Integration with VoIP systems • ON-SCREEN clock and calendar • Stopwatch to measure time of the events • STEREO BARGRAPH METERS display with PEAK and RMS counters • MIDI console integration On iPhone adapts itself to the devices usability and offers: • 04 (four) On-screen Mixer Tracks • Dynamic selection on each Mixer Track • Exclusive Red light trigger, direct monitoring, gain and ducking configuration. • MIXING SOURCE SURFACE with DUCKING system • Support devices' native plug-ins to be used on audio processing • Pairing between devices • Transmissions via CODEC built in the application • PGM BUS post-fader recording, allowing the insertion of event tags for an easy operation and use of replays. • CROP of recorded events • Content synced between devices used • Shared QUICKSTART panel • Monitor or headphone output and control • MIDI console integration Through Aires Cloud service you can, in addition to storing and sharing all the content produced, create PODCAST channels and distribute them to the various Podcast platforms. Learn more about Aires platform, visit: https://aires.studio/help If you need technical support, and more information, you can speak directly to our specialists through our contact center: • Email: support@playlistsolutions.com • Phone: +1 786 374 2930 • Skype: Talkplaylist (voice calls only) (*) For using these resources, you'll need an external audio interface.

About

Deckboard

Transform your mobile device into a custom macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with personalized shortcuts. Requires a companion desktop app.

Highlights
  • Custom macro shortcuts
  • Launch applications and websites
  • OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration
  • Multimedia controls
  • Personalize buttons with images/GIFs
  • WiFi connection to PC
Features
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Create custom computer macro shortcuts and launch them through your device, with NO ADS and more buttons on PRO version! No more windows switching to open the folder or website, get Deckboard to simplify them and power up your productivity! If you are an avid streamer, enjoy OBS Studio / Streamlabs OBS integration! Switching scenes and toggling sources easily will make Deckboard your new favourite streaming companion tool! Connect your computer to your device over local WiFi connection by entering IP address or scanning QR code. And don't forget to make your macro buttons truly yours by adding image, text, or animated GIF! IMPORTANT This app required Deckboard desktop server app installed on your computer - Download Deckboard desktop app https://deckboard.app Available macros • OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS control for streaming (OBS Websocket plugin required) • Keyboard key press combination • Opening website • Opening folder • Multimedia controls (play, next track, previous track , etc) • Run program or executable • Post Tweet Purchase the PRO version for more buttons per board.

Screenshots

Aires Studio4 screens
Deckboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Deckboard at 2.8 against Aires Studio's 2.3. Aires Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deckboard holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Aires Studio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Deckboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aires Studio ships an update every 4 months, Deckboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aires Studio versus Deckboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAires StudioDeckboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings)2.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings816 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaylist Solucoes Ltda EppRiva Farabi

Customer experience

Aires Studio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Deckboard

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Aires Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Deckboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aires Studio free?
Aires Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deckboard free?
Deckboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aires Studio or Deckboard?
Deckboard is rated higher. Aires Studio averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Deckboard averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Aires Studio or Deckboard have ads?
Deckboard shows ads; Aires Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Aires Studio or Deckboard?
Aires Studio ships an update every 4 months, and Deckboard every 3 months. Most recently, Aires Studio was updated on June 1, 2026 and Deckboard on June 4, 2026.

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