Comparison

DeckSettings vs Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)

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

Head to head
About

DeckSettings

This app simplifies finding optimal game settings and compatibility information for Steam Deck users. It aggregates data from trusted community sources, offering quick access to tuning guides, performance insights, and verified game statuses.

Highlights
  • Aggregated game settings from multiple sources
  • Compatibility notes and performance insights
  • Game search and discovery
  • Direct links to Steam and other resources
  • Curated top-rated titles
Features
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Check Steam Deck compatibility and find community-tested game settings. Browse Most Played charts, Latest Settings, and hand-picked playlists. Compare trusted signals in one free companion app. DeckSettings helps Steam Deck players explore games, get them running, and tune them without jumping between store pages, Reddit threads, and report sites. Why Steam Deck players use DeckSettings: - Check Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tiers, release details, tags, and Steam review sentiment - Find community-tested settings from sources like ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, and DeckVerifiedGames when reports are available - Compare FPS targets, battery estimates, power draw, graphics presets, and LCD/OLED notes when supported by source data - See regional prices, discounts, free-to-play labels, and coming-soon releases - Jump to Steam, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, discussions, SteamDB, SteamCharts, and other trusted resources - Browse Latest Settings, Best on Deck recommendations, and creator-curated playlists How it works: 1. Search the Steam store or browse discovery feeds 2. Open a game to compare compatibility, reviews, price, and release signals 3. Use available community settings to tune FPS, battery life, and graphics faster DeckSettings is free to use, with no login requirements, ads, or in-app purchases. Download DeckSettings to spend less time researching and more time choosing what to play next. Disclaimer: DeckSettings is an unofficial companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation, Steam, Steam Deck, ProtonDB, ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, DeckVerifiedGames, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, SteamDB, or SteamCharts. All trademarks, logos, images, and game assets belong to their respective owners.

About

Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)

Control PC trainers from your mobile device. This free add-on allows you to activate and manage your trainers remotely, and search for new ones. It's a convenience feature for PC users, not for mobile gaming.

Highlights
  • Activate PC trainers remotely
  • Control trainer functions
  • Launch favorite trainers
  • Search trainer database
  • Compatible with Steam Deck
Features
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HOW TO USE: Load the PC Aurora app (download from https://www.cheathappens.com/trainers.asp). Login. Click the laptop/phone icon in the top dashboard. It will give you a User ID and a way to set your mobile password. Use your ID and mobile password to login and use the mobile app. The app will remember your password and Aurora on the PC can be configured to automatically enable mobile mode when run. This mobile app is compatible with Aurora on the Steam Deck. See our Steam Deck Tool/Launcher for additional info (https://www.cheathappens.com/steamdecktool.asp). The Cheat Happens Aurora mobile app was developed as a FREE add-on to our FREE Aurora software which will allow you to activate and control our trainers using your mobile device (phone or tablet). You will also be able to launch and control your favorite trainers or search the entire Cheat Happens database for trainers to control. NOTE: This app is not for cheating in Apple/iOS games. It is ONLY a remote control convenience feature for our PC users.

Screenshots

DeckSettings4 screens
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) at every 2 days against DeckSettings's every 11 days. Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DeckSettings against 4.9 for Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) has 85 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckSettings ships an update every 11 days, Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DeckSettings versus Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckSettingsAurora Remote (Cheat Happens)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.9 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1685 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWEBGEHEUER OUChris ORorke

In-app purchases

None

DeckSettings

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeckSettings free?
DeckSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) free?
Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeckSettings or Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)?
DeckSettings is rated higher. DeckSettings averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) averages 4.9 from 85 ratings.
Do DeckSettings or Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) have ads?
Neither DeckSettings nor Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckSettings or Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens)?
DeckSettings ships an update every 11 days, and Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) every 2 days. Most recently, DeckSettings was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aurora Remote (Cheat Happens) on October 31, 2026.

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