Comparison

Clicker vs Deck

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

Head to head
About

Clicker

Transform your iPhone into a remote for PowerPoint and Keynote. Control slide transitions seamlessly and move freely while presenting, eliminating the need to stay near your computer.

Highlights
  • iPhone as presentation remote
  • PowerPoint and Keynote support
  • Seamless slide transitions
  • Freedom to move while presenting
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Clicker turns your iPhone into a simple presentation remote for Keynote and PowerPoint on Mac. Control your slides from your iPhone or iPad, move freely while presenting, and stay focused on your audience instead of your keyboard. Whether you are teaching a class, leading a meeting, giving a keynote, or running a workshop, Clicker helps you present with less friction and more confidence. Why Clicker - Control Keynote and PowerPoint from your iPhone - See your presenter notes on your iPhone or iPad, with adjustable text size to best fit your needs - Simple, focused interface built for live presentations - Move around the room while staying in control - Designed for presenters, trainers, teachers, and speakers - Built with privacy in mind, without unnecessary accounts, cloud setup or subscriptions Great for - Teachers and lecturers - Trainers and workshop hosts - Consultants and sales teams - Conference speakers - Anyone presenting from a Mac Clicker is made for people who want a presentation remote that is simple, reliable, and easy to use.

About

Deck

Transform your iPhone into a wireless presentation remote for your Mac. Control slides, manage timers, and navigate presentations seamlessly across various apps without needing an internet connection or cloud account. Offers Apple Watch integration for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Wireless presentation control for Mac
  • Supports Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma
  • Direct peer-to-peer connection (no internet)
  • Apple Watch integration for hands-free control
  • Presentation timer with haptic alerts
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island timer
Features
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Deck turns your iPhone into a wireless presentation remote for Mac. Control Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or any app that uses arrow keys — no dongle, no Wi-Fi router, no cloud account required. HOW IT WORKS Install the free Mac companion app. Open Deck on your iPhone. Tap your Mac in the list. That's it — you're live in under 10 seconds. Everything stays on your local network. Nothing leaves your devices. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Control slides from your wrist without touching your iPhone. - Double-tap gesture: advance hands-free on Apple Watch Series 9+ - Wrist flick: flick forward or back to navigate slides - "No Going Back" mode: disable backward flick for accident-free forward-only presenting - Digital Crown: rotate to move through slides FEATURES - Works with Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, and more - Peer-to-peer: direct Mac to iPhone connection, no internet needed - Presentation timer with haptic alerts at custom intervals - Live Activities: see your timer on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island - Dark mode only, optimized for stage and low-light visibility - Always-on screen during presentations, no connection drops - Color-coded timer bar: green, yellow, orange, red SUBSCRIPTION Deck Pro - $19.99/year Includes a free 7-day trial. Cancel anytime. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 18 or later - Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later - Apple Watch optional (watchOS 10+) - Both devices on the same local network Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clicker4 screens
Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deck at Free against Clicker's $5.99. Deck also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Clicker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). 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

Deck is free to download; Clicker costs $5.99 up front. Deck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clicker ships an update every 3 weeks, Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Clicker versus Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClickerDeck
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAppTrix ABDOU Inc.

Customer experience

Clicker

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Deck

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clicker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Deck

Subscriptions1
  • ClickerRemote Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Clicker free?
Clicker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deck free?
Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clicker or Deck have ads?
Neither Clicker nor Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clicker or Deck?
Clicker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deck weekly. Most recently, Clicker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Deck on September 12, 2026.

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