Comparison

Stash vs Deck Pointer

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

Head to head
About

Stash

Securely share any file type with anyone via an encrypted link. Recipients can download directly from their browser without needing the app or an account. Enjoy unlimited storage and sharing with no file size or bandwidth restrictions.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • Share with anyone
  • No file size limits
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Drag and drop support
Features
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Send any file to anyone with a single encrypted link. No app to install, no account to create. They click, they download. That's it. Stash encrypts every file on your device before it ever leaves, so your files stay yours. END-TO-END ENCRYPTED Every file is locked on your device before upload. The key lives only in your share link, never on a server. Nobody can open your files except you and the people you send them to. Not us. Not anyone. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED TO RECEIVE Send a link by text, email, or any app. Recipients open it in any browser, on any device, and download. No sign-up, no app, no friction. SEND FILES OF ANY SIZE A handful of photos or a 10GB video, it's the same simple link. No size caps, no upload limits, no compression. Files arrive at full original quality. UNLIMITED CLOUD STORAGE Keep as much as you want in the cloud. Photos, videos, documents, music, archives. No storage meters, no tier upgrades, no "you're almost full" warnings. LINKS THAT DON'T EXPIRE Your share links keep working until you delete the file. No countdowns, no broken links a week later. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES • iPhone: share from any app in a tap • iPad: drag and drop from Files or any app • Mac: full desktop experience, drag straight from Finder Your files sync across all your devices automatically. DEAD SIMPLE No folders to wrangle, no settings to learn. Upload, get a link, share. Done. PERFECT FOR • Large videos that won't fit in email • Full-resolution photos for clients and family • Delivering files to collaborators • Quick, private one-off transfers • Keeping a personal archive of everything PRICED FOR HUMANS Unlimited everything for less than a coffee. One simple plan, no surprise fees, no nickel-and-diming. Send your first file in seconds. Download Stash. EULA: https://stash-app.xyz/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Deck Pointer

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a trackpad, remote keyboard, presenter and gamepad for compatible computers, tablets, handhelds and TVs. Move the pointer, type on the big screen, click through your slides or keep your shortcuts one tap away. • Trackpad and mouse: point, click, right-click, scroll and drag. Set the pointer speed and scroll direction. • Remote keyboard: type searches, links and longer text on your phone and send it to the connected device. Enter, Tab, Esc and the arrows stay on screen. • Presenter and slide clicker: next and previous slide, laser pointer, pen and black screen together, with layouts for popular presentation apps on Mac and Windows. • Gamepad: two sticks, a D-pad, face buttons, bumpers and triggers for compatible computers and handheld PCs. • Ready-made layouts: browse the preset catalog for presentations, video calls, video editing, coding, DJ sets, streaming and games, and add the ones you need. • Your own layout: combine keys, text fields, trackpads, sticks and scroll strips. Choose colors and icons, or add a picture to a layout. • Macros: record clicks, mouse moves, typed text, key presses and waits, then replay them with one tap. Playback depends on the active app, window and focus. CONNECTION Works with a Mac, a Windows or Linux PC, an iPad and a Steam Deck. Control your TV: Google TV, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Roku, Vizio and Apple TV, with navigation, typing, volume and media buttons. The available buttons depend on the TV. With an iPad as the host, keyboard, mouse and media controls are available; gamepad input is not. Deck Pointer controls one device at a time. Setup guides: https://deckpointer.com/support/ Privacy policy: https://deckpointer.com/privacy/ Support: hello@deckpointer.com Deck Pointer is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, LG, Samsung, Roku or Vizio. Steam Deck is a trademark of Valve Corporation.

Screenshots

Stash4 screens
Deck Pointer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deck Pointer at none against Stash's 5. Deck Pointer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Stash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Stash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Deck Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stash ships an update every 3 days, Deck Pointer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stash versus Deck Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStashDeck Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlejandro PachecoMinistry Of Good Vibes LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stash

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$0.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro$5.991 Month
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  • Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$199.99
None

Deck Pointer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stash free?
Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Pointer free?
Deck Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stash or Deck Pointer have ads?
Deck Pointer shows ads; Stash does not.
Which is updated more often, Stash or Deck Pointer?
Stash ships an update every 3 days, and Deck Pointer every 2 days. Most recently, Stash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Deck Pointer on November 6, 2026.

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