Comparison

Deckboard vs SIDeck Studio

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

SIDeck Studio

Transform your mobile device into a powerful wireless control panel for your PC. Manage audio, control streaming software, and execute custom commands with responsive haptic feedback. Streamline your content creation workflow without additional hardware.

Highlights
  • Per-app audio mixing
  • OBS Studio remote control
  • Streamer.bot integration
  • Custom macro engine
  • Customizable deck layouts
  • Zero-config Wi-Fi pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a premium wireless stream deck and audio mixer — no expensive hardware, no clutter, no clipboard of cables. SIDeck Studio gives live streamers, content creators, and gamers full control of their Windows PC or Mac from across the room, over your local Wi-Fi network. Mix audio per app, command OBS, and fire off custom macros — all with smooth Taptic Engine haptics and sub-100ms response. WHY SIDECK STUDIO • Per-App Audio Mixer — Slide independent volume for Discord, Spotify, browsers, and games. Bypass system limits and balance every source in real time, with physical haptic feedback. • OBS Studio Remote — Switch scenes, start and stop your stream, and show or hide audio and video sources instantly. Your whole broadcast, one tap away. • Streamer.bot Control — Trigger your Streamer.bot actions, subscribe to live global variables, roll and clear on-stream credits, post saved quotes to chat, and watch a live event feed of follows, subs, raids, and cheers — right from your deck. • Custom Macro Engine — Launch apps, run shell scripts, capture screenshots, adjust brightness, empty the trash, and more. Build the exact controls you need. • Build Your Own Deck — Drag, drop, and arrange buttons, faders, and status tiles into custom layouts that fit the way you work. • Zero-Config Pairing — Install the free desktop host, scan the QR code, and you're connected over a secure local WebSocket. No accounts, no IP addresses to type. DESIGNED FOR CREATORS • Real-time local protocol with under 100ms latency • Immersive haptics powered by Apple's Taptic Engine • Runs entirely on your local network — no subscription or login required for local control • Native right-to-left support with a premium Arabic layout • Lightweight desktop companion that tucks into your system tray HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free SIDeck Studio host app on your PC or Mac. 2. Open it and show the secure connection QR code. 3. Open SIDeck Studio on your iPhone or iPad, scan, and take control. Requires the free desktop companion app on a PC or Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Streamer.bot features require Streamer.bot running on a Windows PC.

Screenshots

Deckboard4 screens
SIDeck Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIDeck Studio at 5.0 against Deckboard's 2.8. SIDeck Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Deckboard's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SIDeck Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deckboard has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deckboard ships an update every 3 months, SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Deckboard versus SIDeck Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckboardSIDeck Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRiva FarabiOsama Hasan

In-app purchases

None

Deckboard

No in-app purchases

None

SIDeck Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deckboard free?
Deckboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIDeck Studio free?
SIDeck Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Deckboard or SIDeck Studio?
SIDeck Studio is rated higher. Deckboard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SIDeck Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Deckboard or SIDeck Studio have ads?
Deckboard shows ads; SIDeck Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Deckboard or SIDeck Studio?
Deckboard ships an update every 3 months, and SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deckboard was updated on September 26, 2026 and SIDeck Studio on October 1, 2026.

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