Comparison

LAUNCH i vs DeckMate

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

Head to head
About

LAUNCH i

This utility app works with a specific tire pressure tool to activate, program, and copy sensor IDs. It supports 98% of market activation and programming, and provides guidance for tire pressure learning on most models. Users can also read tire pressure and temperature data to resolve tire pressure issues.

Highlights
  • Activate tire pressure sensors
  • Program tire pressure sensors
  • Copy sensor IDs
  • Supports 98% of market activation/programming
  • Tire pressure learning guidance
  • Read tire pressure and temperature data
Features
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The LAUNCH i-TPMS mobile APP needs to be used with the LAUNCH i-TPMS tire pressure tool. The LAUNCH i-TPMS tire pressure tool can activate, program and copy the ID of the LAUNCH tire pressure sensor. Supports 98% of activation and programming on the market. Supports tire pressure learning method guidance for 98% of models, without OBD learning function; supports reading of tire pressure data, including pressure and tire temperature. Better help customer owners solve tire pressure problems.

About

DeckMate

Transform your iPhone into a personalized control panel for your Mac. Create custom button grids to launch, quit, or toggle applications with a single tap. Monitor running apps and access Mac features remotely.

Highlights
  • Customizable button grid
  • One-tap app launching/toggling
  • Real-time app status indicators
  • Remote control of Mac features
  • Automatic Mac discovery
  • Drag-and-drop button arrangement
  • Color customization
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Turn your iPhone into a custom control deck for your Mac. DeckMate lets you create a customizable button grid on your iPhone to launch, quit, or toggle Mac apps with a single tap. Features: • Custom Button Grid — Pick apps from your Mac and build your own control deck • One-Tap Control — Launch or Toggle actions for instant app control • Real-Time Status — See which apps are running with green indicators • Show Desktop & Mission Control — Trigger remotely from your iPhone • Auto Discovery — Finds your Mac automatically on the same Wi-Fi • Drag & Drop — Rearrange buttons however you like • Color Customization — 7 rainbow presets + custom colors • Screen Keep-Awake — Prevent screen dimming while in use How to use: 1. Install and run DeckMate Mac (free companion app) on your Mac 2. Open DeckMate on your iPhone — it finds your Mac automatically 3. Enter the token and connect 4. Add buttons and control your Mac apps with one tap! Requirements: • Mac companion app required (free download at https://wkdevtech.com/DeskMate) • iPhone and Mac must be on the same Wi-Fi network

Screenshots

LAUNCH i4 screens
DeckMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeckMate at 5.0 against LAUNCH i's 3.0. DeckMate also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). LAUNCH i's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

DeckMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LAUNCH i ships an update every 3 weeks, DeckMate every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LAUNCH i versus DeckMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLAUNCH iDeckMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLaunch Tech Co., LtdWonkyoung Seo

In-app purchases

None

LAUNCH i

No in-app purchases

None

DeckMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LAUNCH i free?
LAUNCH i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeckMate free?
DeckMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LAUNCH i or DeckMate?
DeckMate is rated higher. LAUNCH i averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DeckMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LAUNCH i or DeckMate have ads?
Neither LAUNCH i nor DeckMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LAUNCH i or DeckMate?
LAUNCH i ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeckMate every 8 days. Most recently, LAUNCH i was updated on October 24, 2026 and DeckMate on October 24, 2026.

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