Deck vs SlideLynk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Deck
Transform your iPhone into a wireless presentation remote for your Mac. Control slides, manage timers, and navigate presentations seamlessly across various apps without needing an internet connection or cloud account. Offers Apple Watch integration for hands-free control.
- Wireless presentation control for Mac
- Supports Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma
- Direct peer-to-peer connection (no internet)
- Apple Watch integration for hands-free control
- Presentation timer with haptic alerts
- Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island timer
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Deck turns your iPhone into a wireless presentation remote for Mac. Control Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or any app that uses arrow keys — no dongle, no Wi-Fi router, no cloud account required. HOW IT WORKS Install the free Mac companion app. Open Deck on your iPhone. Tap your Mac in the list. That's it — you're live in under 10 seconds. Everything stays on your local network. Nothing leaves your devices. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Control slides from your wrist without touching your iPhone. - Double-tap gesture: advance hands-free on Apple Watch Series 9+ - Wrist flick: flick forward or back to navigate slides - "No Going Back" mode: disable backward flick for accident-free forward-only presenting - Digital Crown: rotate to move through slides FEATURES - Works with Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, and more - Peer-to-peer: direct Mac to iPhone connection, no internet needed - Presentation timer with haptic alerts at custom intervals - Live Activities: see your timer on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island - Dark mode only, optimized for stage and low-light visibility - Always-on screen during presentations, no connection drops - Color-coded timer bar: green, yellow, orange, red SUBSCRIPTION Deck Pro - $19.99/year Includes a free 7-day trial. Cancel anytime. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 18 or later - Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later - Apple Watch optional (watchOS 10+) - Both devices on the same local network Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SlideLynk
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Turn Your iPhone or Apple Watch Into a Professional Presenter Console SlideLynk gives you complete control over your presentations from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Control PowerPoint and Keynote wirelessly over your local Wi‑Fi or mobile hotspot — no cables, no dongles, and no subscription required for core use. FREE TO START • 2 presentation sessions per day (60 minutes each) • Connect to 1 saved computer • QR code and auto-discovery connection • Manual IP connection as a fallback • Basic slide navigation — next, previous, start, and stop • Multiple phones can connect to the same presentation NEW: PRESENTER VIEW (SLIDELYNK PREMIUM) Your phone becomes a full presenter console. • Speaker notes, pulled live from PowerPoint or Keynote as you present • Live or Snapshot preview of your current slide, with the next slide always ready • Notes, Preview, or Split layout — SlideLynk remembers your pick • Wireless trackpad — move the cursor, click, and scroll from your phone • Laser pointer, visible only on the audience's screen • Built-in presentation timer, counting up or down with alerts as you run long • 14-day free trial KEY FEATURES INSTANT CONNECTION • Scan QR code to connect in seconds • Auto-discovery finds your computer automatically • Manual IP connection for restricted networks • Mobile hotspot support — present anywhere, even without Wi‑Fi • Try before you pair — explore the controls with a local Demo Session COMPLETE REMOTE CONTROL Included with the free tier: • Next/Previous slide navigation • Start/Stop presentations • Live slide counter and progress • Quick navigation (+/− 5 slides) SlideLynk Pro unlocks: • Jump to any slide instantly • Black/White screen controls • Volume button control — use physical buttons as a clicker • Pocket Mode — lock the screen face-down; volume buttons still work • Active Deck switching — control the right file when multiple decks are open • Unlimited sessions, no time limits • Unlimited saved computers • 14-day free trial APPLE WATCH COMPANION (PRO) • Control slides right from your wrist • Live slide indicators and easy tap targets PRIVATE & SECURE • Everything runs on your local Wi‑Fi or mobile hotspot • No cloud tracking for slide control — your presentations stay private • Optional sign-in with Google or Apple for Pro, Premium, and subscription sync • Password-protected access (Pro and Premium) TEAM SHARING (PRO & PREMIUM) • 1 Pro teammate seat included with every paid plan • Add extra Pro seats ($2.99/yr) or Premium seats ($4.99/yr, Premium owners only) • Invite via link, QR code, or team code • Choose whether each member gets a Pro or Premium seat • Manage members and remove access anytime WORKS EVERYWHERE • Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows, Mac) • Apple Keynote (Mac) • Free SlideLynk Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux COMPREHENSIVE HELP • In-app Help Center, guides, FAQs, and an interactive onboarding tour Perfect for: • Business professionals, educators, students, conference speakers, and anyone who presents Download SlideLynk Desktop for free from slidelynk.com to get started. Privacy-focused. Free tier. Professional control. --- SlideLynk Pro and Premium are auto-renewable annual subscriptions. Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. A 14-day free trial may be available when offered. Privacy Policy: https://slidelynk.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://slidelynk.com/terms Apple Licensed Application EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SlideLynk at 4 against Deck's 2. SlideLynk also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Deck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and SlideLynk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Deck | SlideLynk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOU Inc. | Abhishikth Raj Marepally |
In-app purchases
Deck
- ClickerRemote Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
SlideLynk
- SlideLynk Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year








