Comparison

DevDeck vs SIDeck Studio

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

About

SIDeck Studio

Transform your mobile device into a powerful wireless control panel for your PC. Manage audio, control streaming software, and execute custom commands with responsive haptic feedback. Streamline your content creation workflow without additional hardware.

Highlights
  • Per-app audio mixing
  • OBS Studio remote control
  • Streamer.bot integration
  • Custom macro engine
  • Customizable deck layouts
  • Zero-config Wi-Fi pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a custom control deck for your Windows PC or Mac. Put app-volume faders, OBS controls and macros together in Custom Modes. BUILD YOUR DECK Arrange and resize blocks, use a template or start with your own layout. Free includes one mode with up to six blocks, two assigned audio apps and six saved macros. Pro supports up to 20 modes with 40 blocks per mode. Saved Pro macros are uncapped; each macro button still uses a block. CAMERA & MIC FOR OBS With Pro, send your iPhone camera and microphone to OBS over local Wi-Fi. Use supported lenses, zoom, background effects and face-tracked AR props. Effects and lenses depend on your device. AUDIO AND OBS CONTROL Balance app volume from your deck and add OBS input faders or mute controls. Pro adds dedicated broadcast action blocks, scene switching, live previews and hold-to-talk or hold-to-mute controls. Supported OBS hotkeys and the current-scene block are available on Free. MACROS AND WIDGETS Run saved desktop macros from your deck, Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. Your paired desktop must be reachable. Pro internet macros use the relay; they do not replace local audio or OBS control. STREAMER.BOT With Pro, use supported actions, chat, variables and event blocks in Custom Modes. Requires Streamer.bot running on a Windows desktop and the relevant host connection. SAVED COMPUTERS Save up to five desktop profiles on Free, or unlimited profiles with Pro. Choose the computer you want to control; its desktop host must be reachable. GET STARTED 1. Install the free SIDeck Studio desktop host from sideckstudio.com. 2. Sign in to SIDeck Studio and pair with your desktop using its QR code or supported manual connection. 3. Build a mode and assign your controls. Requires the desktop companion running on a supported Windows PC or Mac. Local controls require an available local connection; OBS features require OBS Studio. English and Arabic are supported. Pro is an optional auto-renewing App Store subscription. Pricing and trial eligibility appear before purchase. Manage or cancel renewals in Apple subscription settings. Privacy: https://sideckstudio.com/privacy Terms: https://sideckstudio.com/terms

Screenshots

DevDeck4 screens
SIDeck Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevDeck at none against SIDeck Studio's 2. SIDeck Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SIDeck Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DevDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevDeck ships an update every 2 months, SIDeck Studio every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DevDeck versus SIDeck Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevDeckSIDeck Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPablo FonsecaOsama Hasan

In-app purchases

None

DevDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SIDeck Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$34.991 Year

Questions

Is DevDeck free?
DevDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIDeck Studio free?
SIDeck Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevDeck or SIDeck Studio have ads?
Neither DevDeck nor SIDeck Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevDeck or SIDeck Studio?
DevDeck ships an update every 2 months, and SIDeck Studio every 3 days. Most recently, DevDeck was updated on October 31, 2026 and SIDeck Studio on October 31, 2026.

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