Comparison

Argly Remote Desktop vs CommandDeck

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

Head to head
About

Argly Remote Desktop

Features
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Control Your Mac from Your iPhone - Fast, Private, Local Argly transforms your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Full Desktop Control Real-time screen mirroring with adaptive quality Precise mouse and trackpad control Full keyboard input with special keys (Return, Tab, Esc, Delete) Quick shortcuts for Cmd+C, Cmd+V, and more Pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures Lock Screen Unlock Unlock your Mac directly from your iPhone Secure password entry Works even when your Mac is locked Smart Keyboard Custom keyboard overlay optimized for remote control Color-coded special keys for quick access Haptic feedback for all actions Quick shortcuts for common commands Favorite Shortcuts Save your most-used keyboard shortcuts Floating shortcuts panel for quick access Easy add/remove with intuitive edit mode Perfect For: Working from your couch or bed Accessing your Mac when away from your desk Presenting from your iPhone EULA: This app is governed by Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CommandDeck

Features
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CommandDeck turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Adjust the volume, play or pause media, skip tracks, launch apps, and keep your Mac awake β€” straight from your phone, over your own local network. Your iPhone and Mac talk to each other directly on your Wi-Fi. Commands do not travel through our servers. Pairing is a one-time 6-digit PIN shown on your Mac. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE β€’ Pair your iPhone with your Mac β€’ Try basic volume and media controls β€’ Confirm that CommandDeck works on your own network before upgrading COMMANDDECK PRO Pro unlocks the full Mac remote: β€’ Volume β€” set or mute your Mac's output from your phone β€’ Media β€” play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat in the apps you already use β€’ Apps β€” launch your Mac apps with a tap β€’ Keep awake β€” stop your Mac from sleeping while it works β€’ Lock screen, display sleep/wake, Shortcuts, and more system controls β€’ Widgets and extras β€” run Mac actions from your iPhone faster β€’ More controls β€” add new ones anytime with community packages COMMUNITY PACKAGES Controls are modular. Beyond the built-ins, you can install community packages to add new buttons, toggles, and sliders β€” no app update required. Browse and add them right from the app. PRICING Start with basic controls for free. CommandDeck Pro includes a 7-day free trial, then $29.99/year or $2.99/month. A one-time $79.99 lifetime unlock is also available. No ads, no account sign-up. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your local network. Your Mac and iPhone connect directly; control commands stay on your Wi-Fi and are not routed through us. No account required, nothing to sign up for. REQUIREMENTS β€’ An iPhone and a Mac on the same local network β€’ The free CommandDeck Mac app (menu-bar app β€” a quick free download) β€’ That's the entire install β€” every control, including lock screen, sleep, media keys, Shortcuts, and scripts, works right away, no separate helper app needed CommandDeck has no ads and no AI β€” it just controls your Mac. Download CommandDeck for Mac: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/download Terms of Use: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/terms

Screenshots

Argly Remote Desktop3 screens
CommandDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Argly Remote Desktop at 18.2 against CommandDeck's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Argly Remote Desktop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CommandDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Argly Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 days, CommandDeck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Argly Remote Desktop versus CommandDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArgly Remote DesktopCommandDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimmy NguyenRassul Kainazarov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Argly Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$9.99
3 purchases

CommandDeck

Subscriptions2
  • CommandMac Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • CommandMac Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CommandDeck Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Argly Remote Desktop free?
Argly Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CommandDeck free?
CommandDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Argly Remote Desktop or CommandDeck have ads?
Neither Argly Remote Desktop nor CommandDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Argly Remote Desktop or CommandDeck?
Argly Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 days, and CommandDeck every 4 days. Most recently, Argly Remote Desktop was updated on October 3, 2026 and CommandDeck on September 26, 2026.

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