# EasyCanvas vs Deckboard

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.

Both are free to download. EasyCanvas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Deckboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyCanvas | Deckboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-macropad-for-pc/id1586809191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVGURU Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543483097) | [Riva Farabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586383433) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe now | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent price-to-value ratio
- 🎨 Smooth Apple Pencil support with minimal lag
- 📱 Works seamlessly over both USB and wireless connections
- 🖥️ Can function as extended display monitor
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- 📡 Wireless mode unreliable and often fails
- 🎯 Pen/cursor calibration offset issues
- ⏱️ Noticeable lag and latency in some scenarios
- 🔄 Requires reinstallation to fix connection problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Deckboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-macropad-for-pc/id1586809191)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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