Deckboard vs Lumina Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Custom macro shortcuts
- Launch applications and websites
- OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration
- Multimedia controls
- Personalize buttons with images/GIFs
- WiFi connection to PC
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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.
Lumina Deck
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Your iPhone is already on your desk. It might as well do something. LuminaDeck turns it into a customizable grid of buttons that fire real actions on your Windows PC over local Wi-Fi. Keyboard shortcuts, app launchers, OBS scene switches, Discord controls, media keys, multi-step macros — one tap, no hardware. WHAT YOU GET • Custom button grids, 2x4 up to 8x8 (Pro) • 55+ action types: keybinds, system commands, app launchers, media controls, OBS scenes, Discord commands, clipboard actions, soundboard audio • Auto-profile switching — when OBS, VS Code, or Spotify takes focus on the PC, the deck swaps to that layout automatically • Trackpad mode — turn the phone into a precision trackpad for the PC • Phone-as-keyboard — type from your phone keyboard directly into any focused Windows window • Multi-page decks with swipe navigation • Five themes: Obsidian (free) plus Aurora, Daylight, Retro Neon, and Slate (Pro) NO ACCOUNT, NO CLOUD Pair with a QR scan. The phone and PC talk directly over your Wi-Fi network — TLS-encrypted, no relay server, no sign-in. Latency stays under 30 ms because nothing leaves your network. Setup takes under a minute: install LuminaDeck Studio on the PC, scan the QR code, and the deck works. WHO IT'S FOR • Streamers who want OBS scene switching and Discord controls without buying dedicated hardware • Developers who want a build/test/format/commit row of tiles next to their keyboard • Knowledge workers who want clipboard tools, app launchers, and shortcuts they actually remember • Anyone whose iPhone is already sitting on a stand next to their monitor PLUGIN PACKS • OBS — scene switching, source toggles, recording start/stop, stream start/stop • Discord — mute, deafen, push-to-talk, channel switching • Coder Pack — git status, run tests, format buffer, common dev shortcuts • Soundboard — trigger audio clips on the PC instantly • Trackpad Mode — phone becomes a precision pointer ONE-TIME PRO, NO SUBSCRIPTION The free tier is fully usable: build a deck, fire actions, switch profiles. Pro is a one-time $9.99 unlock that adds the larger 8x8 grid, premium themes, and the plugin packs. No monthly fee, no recurring charge, no account required. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No telemetry. No analytics. No ad SDKs. • No data leaves your local network. • No login required to use the app. • Open WebSocket protocol — third-party clients welcome. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad on iOS 16 or later • Windows 10 (2004+) or Windows 11 PC running the free LuminaDeck Studio companion • Phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Studio download: https://luminaaio.com/luminadeck QUESTIONS Email hello@luminaaio.com. We answer. LuminaDeck is an independent product. Not affiliated with any hardware macro deck manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deckboard at none against Lumina Deck's 1. Deckboard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Lumina Deck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Lumina Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Deckboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deckboard | Lumina Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riva Farabi | Ceasar Esquivel |
In-app purchases
Deckboard
No in-app purchases
Lumina Deck
- Lifetime Pro$9.99








