OBS Virtual Deck vs StreamPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OBS Virtual Deck
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Who have never dreamed of a Virtual Deck to control your OBS Streaming? OBS Virtual Deck offers the possibility to switch remotely (from iPhone or iPad) all the scenes. It uses the incredible OBS WebSocket technology. With it, your device becomes a Virtual Deck with infinite possibilities.
StreamPad
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StreamPad โ Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade control surface. Buttons, dials, sliders, gauges, sound pads, music widgets โ 10+ widget types on a free-form grid. 890+ ready-to-use shortcuts for 40 pro apps across macOS and Windows. Streamer, editor, DJ, musician, developer โ one tap, one twist, one slide is all it takes. โ Pro Audio Mixer โ Built In No extra hardware needed. Control each app's volume independently, from silent to 200% overdrive. Mute or boost any source in real time. Switch output devices on the fly. Adjust L/R stereo balance per channel. 10-band graphic EQ (31 Hzโ16 kHz) with real-time spectrum analyzer and 6 presets (Flat / Bass / Treble / Vocal / Rock / Electro). Save your entire audio setup โ volumes, EQ, device routing โ with Quick Config. A mixer that rivals standalone apps โ built right in. โ 40 App Presets โ 890+ Shortcuts, Zero Setup Shortcut packs for 40 pro apps across macOS and Windows, in 7 categories โ just pick an app, no manual setup. โข Video โ Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, OBS โข Design โ Photoshop, Lightroom, Blender โข Music โ Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Spotify, Apple Music โข Browser โ Safari, Chrome, Firefox โข Comms โ Discord, Zoom, Teams, Slack, Messages โข Dev โ VS Code, Xcode, Terminal โข Productivity โ Mail, Notes, Reminders, Photos, Finder, and more โ Adaptive Grid โ Up to 150+ Items Per Page Auto-adapts to your screen's pixel density. Place any-size widgets โ 1ร1 buttons, 2ร2 dials, 4ร1 sliders โ wherever you want. Up to 10 pages for 1,000+ total controls. Your layout, your rules. * Capacity varies by device and screen size. โ 13 Action Types Keyboard shortcuts, text input, app launch, URL, system control (volume / brightness / media), OBS commands, music control, sound board, macros, Apple Shortcuts, Webhook (GET/POST/PUT/DELETE), and more. โ OBS Studio โ 26 Commands Full WebSocket v4/v5 support. Scenes, streaming, recording, virtual cam, source visibility, filters, replay buffer, captions, chapter markers โ all one tap. โ Macro Automation Record keystrokes, add delays and loops, replay complex workflows with one tap. Turn repetitive tasks into one-button operations. โ Sound Board Trigger audio clips instantly. Switch between local preview and Mac/Windows playback. Perfect for streams, calls, and presentations. โ Dials & Touch Strips Rotary dials for volume, brightness, scroll, zoom โ precise, tactile control. Touch strips switch between slider and Touch Bar modes. Vertical and horizontal supported. โ System Monitor Live CPU, memory, GPU, storage, volume, brightness. 5 styles: circular, semicircle, linear, compact, vertical bar. โ Music Widget Apple Music, Spotify, Chrome (YouTube). Track, artist, album art, position โ view and control in one place. โ 18 Designer Themes Cyberpunk, Neon, Retro, Wood, Nixie Tube, Ice, DJ, and more. Rich themes with hand-crafted SVG assets for every widget. โ Profiles & Auto-Switch Group settings into profiles. Auto-switch based on Mac's active app. โ Folders & Custom Images Organize into folders. Set any photo as an icon. โ Shortcuts & Webhook Run macOS Shortcuts. HTTP requests for smart home and services. โ Free Companion App macOS/Windows Companion for shortcuts, audio mixing, OBS, and monitoring. Wi-Fi auto-discovery + USB for zero-latency control. โ English / Japanese โโโโโโโโโโ [Free] โข 3 themes โข 2 pages / 10 items โข 1 profile โข 3 macros โข 3 sounds โข Ads [Remove Ads โ IAP] โข Ad-free [StreamPad Pro โ IAP] โข All 18 themes โข Unlimited pages, items, profiles + auto-switch โข Pro Audio Mixer โ per-app volume, 200% overdrive, EQ & spectrum โข 40 presets / 890+ shortcuts โข Unlimited macros & sound board โข Folders, custom images, Shortcuts, Webhook โข Power Monitor (Anker BLE) โข Quick Config โข Ad-free
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBS Virtual Deck at none against StreamPad's 2. OBS Virtual Deck also leads on ads (none vs shown). StreamPad's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StreamPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OBS Virtual Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
OBS Virtual Deck ships an update every 6 weeks, StreamPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBS Virtual Deck | StreamPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NanoGenesis | YUTA NAKAHAMA |
In-app purchases
OBS Virtual Deck
No in-app purchases
StreamPad
- Remove Ads$1.99
- StreamPad Pro$9.99
Questions
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