Comparison

SlideLynk vs Aimo Pointer

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

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About

SlideLynk

Features
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Turn Your iPhone or Apple Watch Into a Professional Presenter Console SlideLynk gives you complete control over your presentations from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Control PowerPoint and Keynote wirelessly over your local Wi‑Fi or mobile hotspot — no cables, no dongles, and no subscription required for core use. FREE TO START • 2 presentation sessions per day (60 minutes each) • Connect to 1 saved computer • QR code and auto-discovery connection • Manual IP connection as a fallback • Basic slide navigation — next, previous, start, and stop • Multiple phones can connect to the same presentation NEW: PRESENTER VIEW (SLIDELYNK PREMIUM) Your phone becomes a full presenter console. • Speaker notes, pulled live from PowerPoint or Keynote as you present • Live or Snapshot preview of your current slide, with the next slide always ready • Notes, Preview, or Split layout — SlideLynk remembers your pick • Wireless trackpad — move the cursor, click, and scroll from your phone • Laser pointer, visible only on the audience's screen • Built-in presentation timer, counting up or down with alerts as you run long • 14-day free trial KEY FEATURES INSTANT CONNECTION • Scan QR code to connect in seconds • Auto-discovery finds your computer automatically • Manual IP connection for restricted networks • Mobile hotspot support — present anywhere, even without Wi‑Fi • Try before you pair — explore the controls with a local Demo Session COMPLETE REMOTE CONTROL Included with the free tier: • Next/Previous slide navigation • Start/Stop presentations • Live slide counter and progress • Quick navigation (+/− 5 slides) SlideLynk Pro unlocks: • Jump to any slide instantly • Black/White screen controls • Volume button control — use physical buttons as a clicker • Pocket Mode — lock the screen face-down; volume buttons still work • Active Deck switching — control the right file when multiple decks are open • Unlimited sessions, no time limits • Unlimited saved computers • 14-day free trial APPLE WATCH COMPANION (PRO) • Control slides right from your wrist • Live slide indicators and easy tap targets PRIVATE & SECURE • Everything runs on your local Wi‑Fi or mobile hotspot • No cloud tracking for slide control — your presentations stay private • Optional sign-in with Google or Apple for Pro, Premium, and subscription sync • Password-protected access (Pro and Premium) TEAM SHARING (PRO & PREMIUM) • 1 Pro teammate seat included with every paid plan • Add extra Pro seats ($2.99/yr) or Premium seats ($4.99/yr, Premium owners only) • Invite via link, QR code, or team code • Choose whether each member gets a Pro or Premium seat • Manage members and remove access anytime WORKS EVERYWHERE • Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows, Mac) • Apple Keynote (Mac) • Free SlideLynk Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux COMPREHENSIVE HELP • In-app Help Center, guides, FAQs, and an interactive onboarding tour Perfect for: • Business professionals, educators, students, conference speakers, and anyone who presents Download SlideLynk Desktop for free from slidelynk.com to get started. Privacy-focused. Free tier. Professional control. --- SlideLynk Pro and Premium are auto-renewable annual subscriptions. Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. A 14-day free trial may be available when offered. Privacy Policy: https://slidelynk.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://slidelynk.com/terms Apple Licensed Application EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Aimo Pointer

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Aimo turns your iPhone into a wireless laser pointer and presentation remote for your computer. Move your hand, and a glowing red dot follows on the big screen — just like a real laser pointer. Hold to draw highlights over your slides, flip pages, and zoom, all from the phone in your hand. Wearing an Apple Watch? Point and control your presentation right from your wrist. HOW IT WORKS Open the free Aimo companion app on your Mac or Windows PC, open your document, and scan the QR code with your iPhone. That's it — no accounts, no setup, no cables. POINT NATURALLY Aimo uses your phone's motion sensors to move the pointer the way you'd point a finger. Smooth, responsive, and precise — it feels like the laser is coming out of your phone. HIGHLIGHT AS YOU TALK Hold the highlight pad to draw over your slides in real time. Circle a number, underline a sentence, mark what matters. Your marks stay on each page as you navigate, and clear with a tap. WORKS WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS Present PDF files, plus Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (using the free LibreOffice helper on your computer). Open a document on the desktop companion and present it fullscreen with your pointer on top. APPLE WATCH INCLUDED Leave your phone in your pocket. The Aimo watch app lets you point with your wrist, change slides, and highlight — a presentation remote you literally wear. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud, no servers, no accounts, no data collected — your documents never leave your computer. PERFECT FOR Presentations and pitches Lectures and classrooms Team meetings and reviews Any time you'd reach for a laser pointer Aimo requires the free desktop companion app for Mac and Windows, available at aimo-app-pointer.web.app

Screenshots

SlideLynk4 screens
Aimo Pointer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aimo Pointer at none against SlideLynk's 1. Aimo Pointer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. SlideLynk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Aimo Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SlideLynk versus Aimo Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideLynkAimo Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishikth Raj MarepallyMoath Asfour

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SlideLynk

Subscriptions1
  • SlideLynk Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year
None

Aimo Pointer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SlideLynk free?
SlideLynk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aimo Pointer free?
Aimo Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SlideLynk or Aimo Pointer have ads?
Neither SlideLynk nor Aimo Pointer shows ads.

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