Comparison

DevDeck vs Bzz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

About

Bzz

Features
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Bzz is a CK42X keyboard for fast replies, kaomoji, ASCII art, and personal text shortcuts. Save the phrases you type all the time, browse ready-made packs, and tap a shortcut from the Bzz keyboard whenever you want to send it. Bzz keeps the experience low-clutter, dark, readable, and fast. Use Bzz for: - Quick replies like "On my way" and "Be right back" - Friendly thank-yous, check-ins, and support messages - Work snippets, meeting notes, and email templates - Kaomoji, funny reactions, and multiline ASCII scenes - Your own custom shortcuts and phrases Bzz also includes an iOS Setup guide for manually copying selected shortcuts into Apple Text Replacement, so you can use system-wide expansions when iOS supports the shortcut format you choose. Built by CK42X for fast, low-clutter typing.

Screenshots

DevDeck4 screens
Bzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

DevDeck and Bzz are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DevDeck versus Bzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevDeckBzz
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo FonsecaCRISTOPHER LEE KING

In-app purchases

None

DevDeck

No in-app purchases

None

Bzz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevDeck free?
DevDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bzz free?
Bzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DevDeck or Bzz have ads?
Neither DevDeck nor Bzz shows ads.

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