Comparison

EasyCanvas vs Deckboard

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

Head to head
About

EasyCanvas

Transform your iPad into a professional drawing tablet for your PC. Use your iPad and Apple Pencil to draw directly in popular art software like Photoshop and Clip Studio. Enjoy features like palm rejection and pen pressure sensitivity for a natural drawing experience.

Highlights
  • iPad as wired/wireless drawing tablet
  • Draw in PC art programs
  • Supports Apple Pencil pressure & tilt
  • Palm rejection
  • Virtual display solution
  • Wired and wireless connection
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EasyCanvas, turn your iPad into a wired or wireless liquid crystal tablet EasyCanvas is an app that lets you use your iPad as a wired or wireless liquid crystal tablet. Draw directly in PC programs such as Photoshop and Clip Studio through your iPad. ▶ Excellent performance of iPad and Apple Pencil Now, if you have a iPad and Apple Pencil, you don't need to buy an expensive LCD tablet. The excellent hardware of the iPad is combined with the technology of EasyCanvas to make the perfect LCD tablet. ▶ Familiarize yourself with drawing on paper It fully supports "Palm Rejection", which allows you to draw with your palm on the screen, and "Pen Pressure" and "Tilt" of the Apple Pencil. Also, the stable performance makes the screen and stylus movement smoother. ▶ Independent Virtual Display Solution​ Easy&Light's virtual display solution provides extended display. It can be used as an extended monitor in triple or higher environments as well as a dual monitor.​ ▶ Simultaneous wired/wireless connection support It supports both stable USB connection and convenient wireless connection via Wi-Fi. Now work anywhere, anytime, any way you want. Pay after you experience it for yourself! We provide a trial function that you can use for free for 3 days. [Support Environment] PC: Windows 10 (WDDM version 2.0 or later) iPad : iOS 12.2 or later iPad - Support : http://www.easynlight.com/en/supporteasycanvas - Privacy policy : https://www.easynlight.com/easycanvaspolicy/

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EasyCanvas at 3.5 against Deckboard's 2.8. EasyCanvas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). Deckboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. EasyCanvas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Deckboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EasyCanvas holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyCanvas has 87 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of EasyCanvas's written reviews are positive against 33% of Deckboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyCanvas ships an update every 3 weeks, Deckboard every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EasyCanvas versus Deckboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyCanvasDeckboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (87 ratings) — better2.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVGURU Co., Ltd.Riva Farabi

Customer experience

EasyCanvas

All ratings86 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative29.1%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative33.3%

Deckboard

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

Bugs and requests

EasyCanvas

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App stuck on 'Waiting for connection' screen indefinitely
  • Wireless connection fails after initial setup
  • Pen coordinates misaligned with touch point
  • Display resolution scaling causes offset issues
  • App crashes when used with certain software (Photoshop, Clip Studio)
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  • Subscription recognized by App Store but not in-app
  • Windows driver service runs continuously and won't uninstall
  • Pen stroke lag and jittery line drawing
  • Screen mirroring crops right edge of display
  • Disconnects when iPad home screen is accessed
  • Performance degradation after recent updates
  • Pen pressure not working in some applications
  • Touch input stops working after pencil use
  • Display refresh rate and aspect ratio issues
  • Hotspot auto-enables causing cellular data drain
  • Subscription charged during free trial period

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark mode for the app interface
  • Keyboard and mouse support pass-through
  • Multi-touch gesture customization (2-finger, 3-finger taps)
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
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  • Cursor visibility when hovering
  • Portrait/vertical orientation support
  • Customizable shortcut buttons and floating panels
  • Right-click and middle-mouse button alternatives
  • Audio streaming support
  • Mac version of the app
  • Pressure sensitivity adjustment controls
  • Extended display mode improvements
  • Automatic background connection maintenance
  • Better calibration/sync options

Deckboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EasyCanvas

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe now3 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Deckboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyCanvas free?
EasyCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deckboard free?
Deckboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EasyCanvas or Deckboard?
EasyCanvas is rated higher. EasyCanvas averages 3.5 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Deckboard averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do EasyCanvas or Deckboard have ads?
Deckboard shows ads; EasyCanvas does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyCanvas or Deckboard?
EasyCanvas ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deckboard every 3 months. Most recently, EasyCanvas was updated on November 3, 2026 and Deckboard on November 3, 2026.

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