Comparison

RCON Console & Server Admin 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

RCON Console & Server Admin

Manage and monitor game servers remotely with a comprehensive toolkit. Features include RCON console, SSH terminal, FTP client, and network diagnostic tools. Supports a wide range of popular games for efficient server administration.

Highlights
  • Real-time RCON console with autocomplete
  • Full SSH2 terminal access
  • FTP client for file management
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scanner)
  • Customizable themes and configurations
  • Multi-server support
Features
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RCON Console & Server Manager is a toolkit for people who run their own game server: an RCON console, an SSH terminal, an FTP file browser and network tools, on iPhone and iPad. RCON CONSOLE - Send admin commands and read the replies, with autocomplete and command history - Saved servers with favorites, groups and quick connect - Command aliases, bookmarks and macros - Export console logs with timestamps SSH TERMINAL - SSH2 terminal with password login and saved hosts FTP CLIENT - Browse folders and transfer files (passive mode) NETWORK TOOLS - TCP Ping: connection time to a host and port (not ICMP) - Port Scanner - Wake-on-LAN - Raw TCP Terminal FREE AND PRO Free: up to 2 saved servers (a third one for 24 hours after watching a rewarded ad), 5 aliases, 8 bookmarks, 3 macros, all connection tools, JSON import and export. Ads are shown. Pro (optional: weekly, monthly, annual or one-time purchase): unlimited servers, aliases, bookmarks and macros, Scheduled Commands (they run only while that server's console is open), extra themes and console font options, no ads. COMPATIBILITY Works with servers that speak the Source RCON, WebSocket RCON or BattlEye RCON protocol, such as Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Valheim, DayZ, Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 servers. You need the server address, RCON port and RCON password from your host. Saved RCON passwords are stored in the iOS Keychain. No account needed. Game names are trademarks of their owners; this app is not affiliated with them. Terms & Condition: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/privacy/

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 custom control deck for your Windows PC or Mac. Put app-volume faders, OBS controls and macros together in Custom Modes. BUILD YOUR DECK Arrange and resize blocks, use a template or start with your own layout. Free includes one mode with up to six blocks, two assigned audio apps and six saved macros. Pro supports up to 20 modes with 40 blocks per mode. Saved Pro macros are uncapped; each macro button still uses a block. CAMERA & MIC FOR OBS With Pro, send your iPhone camera and microphone to OBS over local Wi-Fi. Use supported lenses, zoom, background effects and face-tracked AR props. Effects and lenses depend on your device. AUDIO AND OBS CONTROL Balance app volume from your deck and add OBS input faders or mute controls. Pro adds dedicated broadcast action blocks, scene switching, live previews and hold-to-talk or hold-to-mute controls. Supported OBS hotkeys and the current-scene block are available on Free. MACROS AND WIDGETS Run saved desktop macros from your deck, Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. Your paired desktop must be reachable. Pro internet macros use the relay; they do not replace local audio or OBS control. STREAMER.BOT With Pro, use supported actions, chat, variables and event blocks in Custom Modes. Requires Streamer.bot running on a Windows desktop and the relevant host connection. SAVED COMPUTERS Save up to five desktop profiles on Free, or unlimited profiles with Pro. Choose the computer you want to control; its desktop host must be reachable. GET STARTED 1. Install the free SIDeck Studio desktop host from sideckstudio.com. 2. Sign in to SIDeck Studio and pair with your desktop using its QR code or supported manual connection. 3. Build a mode and assign your controls. Requires the desktop companion running on a supported Windows PC or Mac. Local controls require an available local connection; OBS features require OBS Studio. English and Arabic are supported. Pro is an optional auto-renewing App Store subscription. Pricing and trial eligibility appear before purchase. Manage or cancel renewals in Apple subscription settings. Privacy: https://sideckstudio.com/privacy Terms: https://sideckstudio.com/terms

Screenshots

RCON Console & Server Admin2 screens
SIDeck Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIDeck Studio at 5.0 against RCON Console & Server Admin's 3.7. SIDeck Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). RCON Console & Server Admin's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. RCON Console & Server Admin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SIDeck Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SIDeck Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCON Console & Server Admin has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RCON Console & Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, SIDeck Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RCON Console & Server Admin versus SIDeck Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCON Console & Server AdminSIDeck Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrima HdezOsama Hasan

Customer experience

RCON Console & Server Admin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SIDeck Studio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RCON Console & Server Admin

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • RCON Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • RCON Pro Lifetime$6.99
2 purchases

SIDeck Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is RCON Console & Server Admin free?
RCON Console & Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIDeck Studio free?
SIDeck Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RCON Console & Server Admin or SIDeck Studio?
SIDeck Studio is rated higher. RCON Console & Server Admin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SIDeck Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RCON Console & Server Admin or SIDeck Studio have ads?
RCON Console & Server Admin shows ads; SIDeck Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, RCON Console & Server Admin or SIDeck Studio?
RCON Console & Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, and SIDeck Studio every 3 days. Most recently, RCON Console & Server Admin was updated on October 24, 2026 and SIDeck Studio on October 19, 2026.

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