Comparison

Auto Skip vs Macro Deck Companion

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

Head to head
About

Auto Skip

Features
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Auto Skip makes your streaming experience seamless. Stop wasting time manually skipping intros, recaps, or credits โ€” Auto Skip detects and clicks the official Skip/Next buttons for you. Works with popular streaming services. Features โ€“ Automatically skip intros, recaps, credits, and next-episode prompts โ€“ Works on popular streaming services โ€“ Simple setup in Safari โ€” just enable the extension โ€“ Per-site switches in the extension popup โ€“ Does not skip ads; respects provider terms Free Every feature works without paying. If you want to support development, the app offers an optional one-time tip โ€” it unlocks nothing. Something stopped working? Streaming services change their players without warning, and a changed button stops the skipping until Auto Skip is updated. The app has a Report a problem button, and that report is what gets it fixed. Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.autoskip.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.autoskip.app/privacy.html Disclaimer Auto Skip is not affiliated with any streaming provider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Macro Deck Companion

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless macro pad and control deck for your PC. Macro Deck Companion is the official native app for Macro Deck 3, the free, open source macro software for Windows, macOS and Linux. Run macros, trigger hotkeys, control OBS and your stream, switch scenes, manage audio and launch apps with one tap on customizable buttons. A NATIVE DECK, NOT A WEBSITE Macro Deck Companion draws your deck natively instead of wrapping a browser. Every button, folder, profile, icon, font and animation looks exactly like it does in Macro Deck, but responds faster, with smooth touch input and haptic feedback on every press. Tap, long press and double tap each run their own action. CONNECT IN SECONDS - Automatic discovery finds Macro Deck on your local network - Scan the QR code shown by Macro Deck to pair instantly - Add a connection manually by IP address and port - Wake your computer with Wake-on-LAN before you connect - Sign in once, your session is stored securely on the device MULTIPLE COMPUTERS, ONE APP Save several Macro Deck hosts and keep them open at the same time. Control your gaming PC, your streaming PC and your work laptop from one phone, and see at a glance which ones are online. Choose which connection opens automatically when you launch the app. FAST GESTURE NAVIGATION - Swipe with one finger to move between folders - Swipe up or down to go into a folder or back out - Swipe with two fingers to switch profiles - Swipe with three fingers to jump to another computer THE PERFECT STREAMING CONTROLLER Use your old phone or tablet as a dedicated stream controller and button box on your desk. Start and stop recording, switch scenes, mute your microphone, play sounds, post to chat, control music and media, and run multi-step automations while you stay live. Great for streamers, content creators, gamers, video editors, developers and anyone who wants a custom macro keyboard for productivity. YOUR DEVICE, PART OF YOUR SETUP Macro Deck sees your phone as a real device. It shows the battery level, charging state, orientation and brightness, so you can use them in your own macros. With your permission, your computer can also: - Set the screen brightness and orientation - Vibrate the device - Turn the screen on or off - Bring the deck to the front - Take a screenshot MADE FOR DAILY USE - Background connection keeps your decks ready - Keep the screen on while a deck is open - Built-in screensaver support - Light and dark theme - Liquid Glass that feels at home on iOS - Works on iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape DIRECT CONNECTION TO YOUR COMPUTER Your deck talks directly to Macro Deck on your own computer, over your local network. Button presses never take a detour through a remote server, which keeps every action fast and reliable. Your sign-in is kept in iOS's keychain, and the app only asks for the access a companion device needs. TRY IT FREE Start a free 7-day trial. One license unlocks Macro Deck Companion on all your devices: buy it once on iPhone or iPad and your Macro Deck shares it with your other devices. Connection management, discovery and settings always stay free to use. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Install Macro Deck 3 on your Windows, macOS or Linux computer 2. Open Macro Deck Companion on your phone or tablet 3. Pick your computer from the list or scan its QR code 4. Sign in and start pressing buttons Macro Deck is a community driven open source project. Need help or have an idea? Visit macro-deck.app and join the community. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto Skip1 screens
Macro Deck Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Macro Deck Companion at weekly against Auto Skip's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Auto Skip sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Macro Deck Companion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Skip ships an update every 2 months, Macro Deck Companion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Auto Skip versus Macro Deck Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto SkipMacro Deck Companion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopermobilComm Ltd, organizacni slozkaManuel Mayer

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Auto Skip

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription for 1 year$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Macro Deck Companion

One-time1
  • Macro Deck Companion App License$7.99

Questions

Is Auto Skip free?
Auto Skip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macro Deck Companion free?
Macro Deck Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auto Skip or Macro Deck Companion have ads?
Neither Auto Skip nor Macro Deck Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Skip or Macro Deck Companion?
Auto Skip ships an update every 2 months, and Macro Deck Companion weekly. Most recently, Auto Skip was updated on October 30, 2026 and Macro Deck Companion on October 26, 2026.

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