Comparison

Mak Commander vs PointerDeck

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

Head to head
About

Mak Commander

Features
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Your iPhone & iPad become the smartest keyboard and trackpad for your Mac. MK-Commander instantly transforms your device into a full remote keyboard, precision trackpad, media controller, and numpad — perfect for presentations, couch browsing, gaming shortcuts, and productivity. Whether you are working across the room, controlling your Mac on a stand, or replacing a physical keyboard, MK-Commander delivers a smooth, responsive, and intuitive experience designed for professionals and everyday users. Key Features: Precision Trackpad: • Smooth, low-latency cursor movement • Adjustable speed & sensitivity • Natural scroll gestures • Tap-to-click & drag support • Multi-touch gestures (swipe, scroll, zoom — depending on OS support) Full Custom Keyboard: • Modifier keys: ⌘ Command, ⌥ Option, ⌃ Control, ⇧ Shift • Special keys: Escape, Delete, Return, Arrow keys • Function keys F1–F12 • Quick actions (Brightness, Volume, Playback) Why MK-Commander? Most remote keyboard apps lag or feel limited. MK-Commander is built with high-performance, giving you: • 1:1 smooth cursor movement • Instant key delivery with zero noticeable delay • Clean, minimalistic UI • Production-grade stability Your Mac’s keyboard — now in your hand. Compatible With: • All macOS versions supported by the Mak Commander companion app • Works on iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Pro Privacy: MK-Commander does NOT collect personal data. All communication happens locally between your device and your Mac. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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PointerDeck

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PointerDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a focused wireless trackpad for your Mac. The free PointerDeck Receiver for Mac is required, and both devices must be on the same local network. SET UP ONCE Open Add Device on the Mac and create an 8–12 digit Connection PIN. PointerDeck rejects repeated or sequential patterns; use at least five different digits. Then select that Mac on your iPhone or iPad and enter the PIN. After pairing, PointerDeck remembers the trusted connection and reconnects when both apps are open and reachable. TRACKPAD CONTROLS • Move the pointer with one finger • Scroll with two fingers • Tap or use the dedicated Left Click button • Two-finger tap or use the dedicated Right Click button • Use Drag Lock for click-and-drag TUNE THE FEEL • Adjust pointer sensitivity and scrolling speed • Choose Natural or Reversed scrolling • Turn tap-to-click on or off • Switch to a left-handed button layout DIRECT BY DESIGN PointerDeck does not stream or display your Mac screen. The release has no account, advertisements, subscription, analytics SDK, or cloud service. Controller traffic travels directly between your devices and is encrypted on the local network. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later • Apple silicon or Intel Mac running macOS 14 or later • Free PointerDeck Receiver from the Mac download page • Both devices on the same local network • Accessibility permission enabled for PointerDeck Receiver on the Mac Guest, corporate, public, or client-isolated networks may prevent devices from discovering each other.

Screenshots

Mak Commander1 screens
PointerDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PointerDeck at none against Mak Commander's 2. Mak Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mak Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PointerDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Mak Commander versus PointerDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMak CommanderPointerDeck
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMohammed KazimEliyahu Mechtcheriakov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mak Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Mak Commander Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Mak Commander Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
None

PointerDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mak Commander free?
Mak Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PointerDeck free?
PointerDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mak Commander or PointerDeck have ads?
Neither Mak Commander nor PointerDeck shows ads.

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