# Touch Portal vs Deckboard PRO

The clearest difference is price: Touch Portal at Free against Deckboard PRO's $4.99. Touch Portal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (812 vs 4). Deckboard PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Touch Portal is free to download; Deckboard PRO costs $4.99 up front. Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Deckboard PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Touch Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch Portal has 812 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch Portal | Deckboard PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-pro-macropad-for-pc/id1586383431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) | [Riva Farabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586383433) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542)

Transform your phone or tablet into a customizable macro deck for your PC or Mac. Streamline workflows for content creation, editing, and professional tasks with dedicated buttons and integrations.

**Highlights:** OBS Studio integration, Streamlabs OBS integration, Adobe Photoshop integration, Remote control PC/Mac, Macro buttons, Customizable look and feel

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| RGB Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro SciFi Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Editor Graphics Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Devices Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Touch Portal Pro version | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and time-saving
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Buttons not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between devices
- Incorrect button sizing when rotating device
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Multi-device support
- More pre-built templates and integrations
- Improved button customization options
- Ability to close applications from the app
- Support for more fonts and visual styles


### Deckboard PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-pro-macropad-for-pc/id1586383431)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with custom shortcuts. Personalize buttons with images and GIFs for an enhanced workflow.

**Highlights:** Custom computer macro shortcuts, Launch apps, websites, and folders, OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration, Multimedia controls, Personalize buttons with images/GIFs, WiFi connection to PC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch Portal free?

Touch Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deckboard PRO free?

Deckboard PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touch Portal or Deckboard PRO?

Touch Portal is rated higher. Touch Portal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while Deckboard PRO averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Touch Portal or Deckboard PRO have ads?

Neither Touch Portal nor Deckboard PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touch Portal or Deckboard PRO?

Touch Portal ships an update every 3 months, and Deckboard PRO every 3 months. Most recently, Touch Portal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deckboard PRO on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*