# Elgato Stream Deck Mobile vs SoundSheet

The clearest difference is ads: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile at none against SoundSheet's shown. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). SoundSheet's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SoundSheet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoundSheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile ships an update every 2 months, SoundSheet every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elgato Stream Deck Mobile | SoundSheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-stream-deck-mobile/id1440014184/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsheet/id6764545870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corsair Memory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650718405) | [Jakub Juchniewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895827375) |

## What reviewers say

### Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-stream-deck-mobile/id1440014184)

Control your desktop applications and tools with customizable virtual keys on your mobile device. Streamline content creation, productivity, and more with powerful features and extensive plugin support.

**Highlights:** Virtual key press control, Customizable profiles and layouts, Extensive plugin support, Multi-action key triggers, Voice command integration, Personalized icons and animations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Workflow is smooth
- 👍 Good for creators
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Works great on iPad
- 👍 Lifetime purchase available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects/loses connection
- 🐛 Unreliable, buggy performance
- 💰 Subscription model, not one-time purchase
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to unlock full functionality
- 🔒 Limits features for non-subscribers

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect/connect to computer
- Profiles don't switch properly
- Shortcuts don't work
- Crashes OBS
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More buttons/customization options
- Native iPad app support
- Wired connection option
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Volume control for external devices


### SoundSheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsheet/id6764545870)

This app streamlines film and TV sound department operations. It helps manage shooting days, equipment, inventory, and invoicing. Features include SFX organization, scout notes, and insurance reports, with optional website integration for clients.

**Highlights:** Shooting day management, Equipment checklist builder, Inventory tracking, Invoice creation, SFX library organization, Workspace sharing, Website integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Website integration. | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| SoundSheet Pro for Mac | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elgato Stream Deck Mobile free?

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoundSheet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or SoundSheet?

SoundSheet is rated higher. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while SoundSheet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or SoundSheet have ads?

SoundSheet shows ads; Elgato Stream Deck Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile or SoundSheet?

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and SoundSheet every 4 days. Most recently, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and SoundSheet on October 2, 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.*