Comparison

EdgeLLM vs SparkDeck

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

Head to head
About

EdgeLLM

Features
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Run local LLMs directly on your device. Supports loading any gguf model uploaded to Hugging Face or S3.

About

SparkDeck

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SparkDeck is a remote command center for NVIDIA DGX Spark AI workstations. Monitor your GPU, run SSH commands, and manage Docker containers from anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Real-Time Dashboard GPU utilization, VRAM, temperature, power draw, and storage — all at a glance. • SSH Terminal Access (Pro) Full PTY terminal with multi-session support. Connect via LAN or Tailscale. • Docker Management (Pro) Start, stop, and restart containers remotely with one tap. • Local LLM Chat Chat with your on-device LLMs. Conversations never leave your hardware. • Multi-Device Fleet (Pro) Connect and manage multiple DGX Spark machines from a single app. WHO IT'S FOR AI researchers, ML engineers, and DGX Spark owners who need control on the go. PRO SUBSCRIPTION SparkDeck is free for basic monitoring. Unlock SSH, advanced Docker, and multi-device with Pro: - Monthly: $3.99/month - Annual: $29.99/year (save 37%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage in your App Store account. REQUIREMENTS iOS 18.0 or later, an NVIDIA DGX Spark with the SparkDeck Agent installed, and SSH credentials. Terms of Use: https://sparkdeck.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://sparkdeck.net/privacy

Screenshots

EdgeLLM3 screens
SparkDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SparkDeck at 18.0 against EdgeLLM's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. EdgeLLM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SparkDeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
EdgeLLM versus SparkDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdgeLLMSparkDeck
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRyo SatoYunus Sahin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EdgeLLM

One-time3
  • A Cup of Coffee$0.99
  • A Nice Lunch$2.99
  • A Special Dinner$4.99
2 purchases

SparkDeck

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is EdgeLLM free?
EdgeLLM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SparkDeck free?
SparkDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EdgeLLM or SparkDeck have ads?
Neither EdgeLLM nor SparkDeck shows ads.

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