Comparison

MATRIC vs Macro Deck Client

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

Head to head
About

MATRIC

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MATRIC is an innovative app utilizing the smartphone or tablet to remotely control applications on Windows PC. In a nutshell, it allows you to create a custom user interface to perform actions in PC application or game. Thanks to our vibrant community you can find 100s of ready made decks for free in our community gallery at https://community.matricapp.com. Remotely control apps, execute game macros, make your own stream deck, control smart home devices or even use smartphone/tablet as virtual cockpit in flight simulator, use drag & drop editor to create your unique deck and share it with the community. Integration API allows integration of 3rd party apps enabling 2-way integration - e.g. media player can display song name, game could display health/ammo etc. MATRIC has built in OBS Studio integration so you can use it as stream deck controller. IMPORTANT: This app requires Windows companion app which can be downloaded at https://matricapp.com. Free version supports max 8 controls and single page To get fastest support, join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/HjEZnfe Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://matricapp.com/privacy.html

About

Macro Deck Client

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful macro pad and automation tool. Control streaming, gaming, and content creation with custom touch interfaces. Requires the PC application to function.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as macro pad
  • Automation solution
  • Streaming control
  • Gaming macros
  • Content creation tools
  • Custom touch interfaces
Features
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Macro Deck is a open source software to use your smartphone, tablet or almost any touch screen device with a internet browser as a simple macro pad or even as an powerful automation solution for streaming, gaming, content creation and more. !!! This is just the companion app, you also need the Macro Deck application on your PC!!! https://macro-deck.app

Screenshots

MATRIC4 screens
Macro Deck Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MATRIC at Free against Macro Deck Client's $2.99. Macro Deck Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MATRIC is free to download; Macro Deck Client costs $2.99 up front. MATRIC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Macro Deck Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATRIC ships an update every 6 months, Macro Deck Client every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MATRIC versus Macro Deck Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATRICMacro Deck Client
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTOMISLAV GUDELJManuel Mayer

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MATRIC

Subscriptions2
  • Premium unlock for one month$0.991 Month
  • Premium unlock for one year$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium features unlock$9.99
  • Premium features unlock$12.99
  • Premium features unlock$24.99
None

Macro Deck Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATRIC free?
MATRIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macro Deck Client free?
Macro Deck Client costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MATRIC or Macro Deck Client have ads?
Neither MATRIC nor Macro Deck Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATRIC or Macro Deck Client?
MATRIC ships an update every 6 months, and Macro Deck Client every 2 months. Most recently, MATRIC was updated on September 19, 2026 and Macro Deck Client on September 19, 2026.

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