SlideLynk vs NotesPresenter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SlideLynk
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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/
NotesPresenter
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Turn your iPhone into a PowerPoint presentation remote, private speaker-notes display, voice-following teleprompter, and presentation timer for NotesPresenter on Mac. Keep your notes close and your presentation moving without returning to your computer. NotesPresenter Companion stays synchronized with the Mac app over your local network, so your audience sees the slides while you privately see what to say next. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE • Read current speaker notes with adjustable text size • Use Voice Follow to scroll and highlight notes as you speak • Move to the previous or next slide from your iPhone • Start, pause, and reset your presentation timer • Monitor slide progress and pacing at a glance • Preview the next slide, resize it, or dismiss it for more room • Rotate between focused portrait and wide landscape layouts • Reconnect automatically after temporary network interruptions SIMPLE, PRIVATE PAIRING Pair your iPhone with NotesPresenter on Mac using a six-digit code over local Wi-Fi. No account is required. The connection is encrypted, and NotesPresenter does not collect your presentation notes, transcripts, or audio. REQUIREMENTS Requires NotesPresenter 1.3 or later on a Mac with a PowerPoint deck loaded in the Mac app. The iPhone companion is designed to work with the NotesPresenter Mac app and is not a standalone PowerPoint editor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotesPresenter at none against SlideLynk's 10. SlideLynk's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. SlideLynk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. NotesPresenter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SlideLynk | NotesPresenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abhishikth Raj Marepally | Jason Gary |
In-app purchases
SlideLynk
- SlideLynk Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Extra Premium Seats 1$4.991 Year
- Extra Pro Seats 3$8.991 Year
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- Extra Premium Seats 2$9.991 Year
- Extra Pro Seats 4$11.991 Year
- Extra Pro Seats 5$14.991 Year
- Extra Premium Seats 3$14.991 Year
- SlideLynk Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Extra Premium Seats 4$19.991 Year
- Extra Premium Seats 5$24.991 Year
NotesPresenter
No in-app purchases









