Comparison

Deckboard vs FRED Connect

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

Head to head
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.

About

FRED Connect

Features
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FREDConnect app will be used by FREDConnect India Engineering, Service Engineers while commissioning, servicing and for other inspection activities of their Customers' equipment. The app will be used for capturing all the technical parameters and updating checklists of machines in the service report. The service report will be in digital form. Capturing various photographs and attachment of scanned documents can be done from the app. Maintenance history of every equipment and dashboards can be accessed from the app.

Screenshots

Deckboard4 screens
FRED Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FRED Connect at none against Deckboard's shown. FRED Connect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Deckboard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deckboard ships an update every 3 months, FRED Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deckboard versus FRED Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckboardFRED Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiva FarabiSelfservit Solutions Pvt.Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Deckboard

No in-app purchases

None

FRED Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deckboard free?
Deckboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FRED Connect free?
FRED Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deckboard or FRED Connect have ads?
Deckboard shows ads; FRED Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Deckboard or FRED Connect?
Deckboard ships an update every 3 months, and FRED Connect every 10 months. Most recently, Deckboard was updated on September 26, 2026 and FRED Connect on October 5, 2026.

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