# Touch Portal vs Macro Deck Client

The clearest difference is price: Touch Portal at Free against Macro Deck Client's $2.99. Touch Portal also leads on ratings volume (800 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Macro Deck Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Touch Portal is free to download; Macro Deck Client costs $2.99 up front. Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Macro Deck Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Touch Portal against 4.6 for Macro Deck Client. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch Portal has 800 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Touch Portal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Macro Deck Client's.

Touch Portal ships an update every 3 months, Macro Deck Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch Portal | Macro Deck Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-deck-client/id6475241728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **800** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) | [Manuel Mayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723716193) |

## 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


### Macro Deck Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-deck-client/id6475241728)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful macro pad and automation tool. Control streaming, gaming, and content creation with custom touch interfaces. Requires the PC application to function.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as macro pad, Automation solution, Streaming control, Gaming macros, Content creation tools, Custom touch interfaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch Portal free?

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

### Is Macro Deck Client free?

Macro Deck Client costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touch Portal or Macro Deck Client?

Macro Deck Client is rated higher. Touch Portal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 800 ratings, while Macro Deck Client averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Touch Portal or Macro Deck Client have ads?

Neither Touch Portal nor Macro Deck Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touch Portal or Macro Deck Client?

Touch Portal ships an update every 3 months, and Macro Deck Client every 2 months. Most recently, Touch Portal was updated on October 2, 2026 and Macro Deck Client on September 19, 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.*