Comparison

K Assist vs PhoneDeck

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

Head to head
About

K Assist

Features
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K Assist – Empowering workplaces with unified requests, appointments, and communication K Assist is a secure internal workplace platform designed to simplify daily organizational operations through structured communication, service requests, appointment scheduling, and visitor coordination. Built for modern enterprises, K Assist brings employees, teams, and reception workflows together in one streamlined digital experience. By replacing scattered communication channels and manual coordination, K Assist helps organizations improve efficiency, enhance visibility, and deliver a smoother workplace experience. Features Internal Communication Facilitate organized workplace communication to keep teams aligned and informed across departments. Service Requests Raise and monitor workplace requests with structured workflows and real-time status updates to ensure timely fulfillment. Appointment Scheduling Plan and manage appointments seamlessly with reminders and clear scheduling visibility. Visitor Management Digitize visitor approvals, arrivals, and tracking to enhance security and provide a professional reception experience. Real-Time Notifications Receive timely updates for requests, appointments, and visitor activities to stay informed throughout the day.

About

PhoneDeck

Transform your iPhone into a wireless controller for your Mac. Launch any application, control system functions, or open websites with a single tap. It offers a streamlined, privacy-focused experience without requiring an account or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Launch any Mac app with one tap
  • Control system functions (volume, brightness, media)
  • Open websites instantly
  • Organize tiles into pages
  • Works over local WiFi
  • No account or cloud required
Features
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PhoneDeck needs two free apps to work : this iPhone app + the Mac companion app at phonedeck.io . Both are 100% free, forever. No account needed. Stuck or something not working? DM me directly on Instagram @PhoneDeckApp - I reply personally, usually within a few hours. Turn your iPhone into a wireless Mac controller. Launch any Mac app, trigger system controls, open any website all with one tap. Think Stream Deck, but you already own the hardware. -------------------------- HOW IT WORKS -------------------------- • Install this app on your iPhone • Download the Mac app from phonedeck.io (free DMG) • Open both apps on the same WiFi - they pair automatically • Drag any Mac app, control, or website onto a tile • Tap your iPhone to launch No account. No cloud. No subscription. No data leaves your devices. -------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO -------------------------- APPS : Launch any Mac app with one tap. VS Code, Figma, Cursor, Premiere, Photoshop, Slack — anything installed on your Mac. CONTROLS : 16 built-in Mac controls: volume, brightness, keyboard backlight, media play/pause/next/previous, screenshot, screen recording, dictation, lock screen, show desktop, mission control, empty trash. WEBSITES : Drag any URL onto a tile. YouTube, ChatGPT, Linear, Figma files, your dashboards — one tap and it opens on your Mac. PAGES : Organize tiles into pages. One for Design, one for Dev, one for Music. Swipe between them on your iPhone. -------------------------- WHY IT'S DIFFERENT -------------------------- • Free forever. No subscription, no Pro tier, no ads, no tracking. • Works over local WiFi. No account, no cloud, no data collection. • Auto-updates on Mac : bug fixes ship the same day. • Built by one indie developer. Every feature is something a user asked for. -------------------------- WHAT YOU NEED -------------------------- • An iPhone running iOS 17 or later • A Mac running macOS 14+ or later • Both devices on the same WiFi network • The PhoneDeck Mac app from phonedeck.io (free download) -------------------------- Made by one developer in Mumbai. Constantly updated. Feature requests welcome at phonedeck.io/request-feature or DM @PhoneDeckApp on Instagram.

Screenshots

K Assist4 screens
PhoneDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: K Assist at 3 against PhoneDeck's 1. K Assist also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, PhoneDeck every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
K Assist versus PhoneDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK AssistPhoneDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRISALA ASSOCIATESVansh Parihar

In-app purchases

None

K Assist

No in-app purchases

None

PhoneDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K Assist free?
K Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneDeck free?
PhoneDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do K Assist or PhoneDeck have ads?
Neither K Assist nor PhoneDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K Assist or PhoneDeck?
K Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhoneDeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, K Assist was updated on October 24, 2026 and PhoneDeck on October 24, 2026.

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