Comparison

DevDeck vs Lumina Deck

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

Head to head
About

DevDeck

Features
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DevDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a customizable shortcut deck for your Mac. Launch apps, run terminal commands, trigger multi-step workflows, and organize everything into context-aware decks — all with a single tap. HOW IT WORKS Install the free DevDeck Server on your Mac (via Homebrew or DMG). The app auto-discovers the server on your local network — no manual configuration needed. Scan a QR code or let mDNS handle the pairing. CONTEXT-AWARE DECKS Your shortcuts automatically switch based on the active app on your Mac. Working in VS Code? Dev tools appear. Switched to Zoom? Meeting controls are ready. On Slack? Communication shortcuts at your fingertips. Define rules per app or let AI generate them. AI-POWERED GENERATION Describe what you want in plain English and AI generates commands, full decks, or multi-step workflows. Supports Claude, OpenAI, and local Ollama models. Preview and edit before saving. MULTI-STEP WORKFLOWS Chain actions together with dynamic inputs. One tap to "start my meeting" can open Zoom, snooze Slack notifications, and set your status — all automatically. Template variables let you reuse workflows with different inputs. BROWSER AUTOMATION With the optional Chrome extension, automate web pages directly from your phone — click buttons, fill forms with semantic field matching, and navigate sites. CUSTOM ICONS Use SF Symbols or your own PNG/JPEG images with color tinting. Make your deck truly yours. FEATURES - One-tap app launching and command execution - Context-aware auto-switching decks - AI command, context, and workflow generation - Multi-step workflow automation with templated inputs - Browser automation via Chrome extension - Custom icons with color tinting - Auto-discovery via Bonjour (mDNS) - QR code pairing - Portrait and landscape layouts - Haptic feedback - Configurable grid layout - Hot-reload configuration — no restart needed - Secure WebSocket communication - Dark mode optimized REQUIREMENTS - Mac running DevDeck Server (free download at devdeck.app) - iPhone and Mac on the same network (or use ngrok for remote access) - iOS 17.0 or later Visit devdeck.app for documentation and server download

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Lumina Deck

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Your iPhone is already on your desk. It might as well do something. LuminaDeck turns it into a customizable grid of buttons that fire real actions on your Windows PC over local Wi-Fi. Keyboard shortcuts, app launchers, OBS scene switches, Discord controls, media keys, multi-step macros — one tap, no hardware. WHAT YOU GET • Custom button grids, 2x4 up to 8x8 (Pro) • 55+ action types: keybinds, system commands, app launchers, media controls, OBS scenes, Discord commands, clipboard actions, soundboard audio • Auto-profile switching — when OBS, VS Code, or Spotify takes focus on the PC, the deck swaps to that layout automatically • Trackpad mode — turn the phone into a precision trackpad for the PC • Phone-as-keyboard — type from your phone keyboard directly into any focused Windows window • Multi-page decks with swipe navigation • Five themes: Obsidian (free) plus Aurora, Daylight, Retro Neon, and Slate (Pro) NO ACCOUNT, NO CLOUD Pair with a QR scan. The phone and PC talk directly over your Wi-Fi network — TLS-encrypted, no relay server, no sign-in. Latency stays under 30 ms because nothing leaves your network. Setup takes under a minute: install LuminaDeck Studio on the PC, scan the QR code, and the deck works. WHO IT'S FOR • Streamers who want OBS scene switching and Discord controls without buying dedicated hardware • Developers who want a build/test/format/commit row of tiles next to their keyboard • Knowledge workers who want clipboard tools, app launchers, and shortcuts they actually remember • Anyone whose iPhone is already sitting on a stand next to their monitor PLUGIN PACKS • OBS — scene switching, source toggles, recording start/stop, stream start/stop • Discord — mute, deafen, push-to-talk, channel switching • Coder Pack — git status, run tests, format buffer, common dev shortcuts • Soundboard — trigger audio clips on the PC instantly • Trackpad Mode — phone becomes a precision pointer ONE-TIME PRO, NO SUBSCRIPTION The free tier is fully usable: build a deck, fire actions, switch profiles. Pro is a one-time $9.99 unlock that adds the larger 8x8 grid, premium themes, and the plugin packs. No monthly fee, no recurring charge, no account required. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No telemetry. No analytics. No ad SDKs. • No data leaves your local network. • No login required to use the app. • Open WebSocket protocol — third-party clients welcome. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad on iOS 16 or later • Windows 10 (2004+) or Windows 11 PC running the free LuminaDeck Studio companion • Phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Studio download: https://luminaaio.com/luminadeck QUESTIONS Email hello@luminaaio.com. We answer. LuminaDeck is an independent product. Not affiliated with any hardware macro deck manufacturer.

Screenshots

DevDeck4 screens
Lumina Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevDeck at none against Lumina Deck's 1. Lumina Deck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Lumina Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevDeck ships an update every 2 months, Lumina Deck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DevDeck versus Lumina Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevDeckLumina Deck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo FonsecaCeasar Esquivel

In-app purchases

None

DevDeck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumina Deck

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is DevDeck free?
DevDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumina Deck free?
Lumina Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevDeck or Lumina Deck have ads?
Neither DevDeck nor Lumina Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevDeck or Lumina Deck?
DevDeck ships an update every 2 months, and Lumina Deck every 3 months. Most recently, DevDeck was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lumina Deck on October 3, 2026.

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