Comparison

MetaGrid Pro vs Deckboard

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

Head to head
About

MetaGrid Pro

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

Highlights
  • Adaptive interface based on active app
  • Deep integration with creative apps
  • Full layout customization
  • Ready-to-use presets for major apps
  • Multi-step macro creation
  • Gesture pads for intuitive control
  • Advanced DAW and MIDI tools
Features
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Experience a touch-native controller that goes beyond hardware and traditional control apps. Switch apps, and MetaGrid Pro instantly adapts to show the right tools. Work faster with deep app integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, advanced DAW/MIDI control, and a growing library of ready-to-use presets. CORE FEATURES: • Adaptive Interface Your layouts update the moment you switch apps, windows, or tools. MetaGrid Pro adapts in real time — changing controls based on the active app, frontmost window, incoming MIDI, keyboard shortcuts, or Apple Scripts. For supported DAWs, it can also switch layouts based on track selection to stay in sync with your workflow. • Deep App Integration Control creative apps on Mac and PC more efficiently. On macOS, access every menu command in tools like Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve — even ones without shortcuts. Run Apple Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro macros directly, with no shortcut assignments required. • Full Customization Design every detail of your workspace. Resize any object, arrange flexible layouts, and style each grid with skins, adjustable chrome, and backgrounds — including curated textures and images. Every object is fully customizable with palettes, colors, layout options, thousands of icons, or your own artwork. • Presets Start fast with ready-to-use presets for major Apple apps, leading DAWs (Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, UAD Luna), audio tools like iZotope RX, design apps like Blender and Figma, and game audio systems like Wwise and FMOD. All presets are editable for Premium users, with optional expert-built multi-grid presets available for advanced workflows. • Master Control Turn repetitive tasks into instant actions with multi-step macros. Combine shortcuts, text insertions, menu commands, MIDI messages, pauses, and more — all from a single tap. • Gesture Pads Control apps with futuristic, highly responsive gesture pads. Multi-finger taps, swipes, and pans offer fast, intuitive navigation and fluid interaction. • Advanced Button Types Use momentary and latching switches, menu-driven buttons, multiple button layouts, and interactive switch groups that adapt to your workflow and provide clear feedback. • Advanced DAW / MIDI Tools Control your DAW with shortcut-free integration. Access extensive command sets in Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Studio One, and Ableton Live. MetaGrid Pro can switch layouts based on track selection or active editors in supported DAWs. Perform and shape sound with the Piano Keyboard, Drum Pads, and XY Pad — all from a touch-native interface. GENEROUS FREE VERSION: • One fully customizable workspace • Functional MIDI fader grid • Preview all presets (macros disabled) GO PREMIUM FOR COMPLETE CONTROL: • Unlimited workspaces, grids, and profiles • Macro triggering everywhere • Fully functional presets for major Apple apps • Popular presets for leading Mac and PC apps • Optional expert-made presets for advanced workflows • Advanced DAW command integration • Import and export profiles, workspaces, grids, and objects FROM US TO YOU: MetaGrid Pro is designed to give you more power, more speed, and more freedom than traditional controller tools. Going Premium helps us push that vision even further. COMMAND YOUR WORKFLOW. ONE TAP AT A TIME. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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: MetaGrid Pro at 4.0 against Deckboard's 2.8. MetaGrid Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 33%). Deckboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support 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. MetaGrid Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Deckboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetaGrid Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MetaGrid Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Deckboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Deckboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MetaGrid Pro versus Deckboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaGrid ProDeckboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better2.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.Riva Farabi

Customer experience

MetaGrid Pro

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative32.4%

Deckboard

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

In-app purchases

20 purchases

MetaGrid Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time18
  • Hi-Tech Shapes Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Images Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Textures Pack$1.99
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  • Brushed Aluminium Textures$1.99
  • Menu Button$3.99
  • Keyboard Pack$4.99
  • Pads$4.99
  • XY Pad$4.99
  • Photoshop Grid$4.99
  • LP Media Composer Grid$4.99
  • Figma Grid$4.99
  • Gesture Pad$14.99
  • Powermacros for Logic Pro$14.99
  • Powermacros Expansion$19.99
  • Control Series: CSS for Cubase$29.99
  • MetaGrid Pro Full Version$39.99
  • GridVista$49.99
  • MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access$199.00
None

Deckboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaGrid Pro free?
MetaGrid Pro 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, MetaGrid Pro or Deckboard?
MetaGrid Pro is rated higher. MetaGrid Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Deckboard averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do MetaGrid Pro or Deckboard have ads?
Deckboard shows ads; MetaGrid Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, MetaGrid Pro or Deckboard?
MetaGrid Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deckboard every 3 months. Most recently, MetaGrid Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Deckboard on October 12, 2026.

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