Comparison

DeskTap Stream Deck vs CheckDrive

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

Head to head
About

DeskTap Stream Deck

Features
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YOUR COMPUTER. AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. DeskTap turns your iPhone into a personal control panel for your computer. Launch apps, control music, run shortcuts and send files, all from your phone. Put the actions you use every day within easy reach. Whether you are working, creating or taking a gaming break, build a setup around the way you use your computer. Keep your favorite controls together and make everyday routines easier. SCAN, CONNECT, TAKE CONTROL Open DeskTap on your computer. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network and scan the QR code on your computer. Choose a previously paired computer in the app to connect again. YOUR FAVORITE APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Create shortcuts for apps on your computer. Open your browser, music app or work tools from your phone. Bring your most-used apps together so the shortcut you need is easy to find. BUILD YOUR OWN CONTROL PANEL Organize shortcuts into decks for work, games or daily routines. Mark favorites and arrange them in an order that makes sense to you. Use your phone in portrait or landscape and shape your setup around your workspace. CONTROL THE SOUND Adjust your computer’s volume, mute the sound, pause playback or skip to the next track. Keep your media controls on your phone. KEEP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS CLOSE Save the key combinations you use most and send them to your computer with a tap. Build a shortcut panel for the commands you repeat throughout the day. ONE TAP. MULTIPLE STEPS. Combine actions such as launching apps, sending keyboard shortcuts and opening links into macros. Arrange the steps, set a delay between them and start your routine with one tap. COPY, SWITCH, PASTE Send clipboard content from your iPhone to your computer or bring it back to your phone. Use text copied on one device when you move to the other. SEND IT TO YOUR COMPUTER Open links in your computer’s default browser. Send selected files from your phone and continue on the bigger screen. MAKE IT YOURS Use DeskTap in English or Turkish. Check your connection status, give your computer a recognizable name and keep your everyday controls together. GETTING STARTED DeskTap must be installed and running on both your iPhone and a compatible computer. Both devices must be on the same local network. Camera and local network permissions may be needed for QR pairing. Some features may require DeskTap Premium. Small screen. Big control. DeskTap.

About

CheckDrive

Create custom checklists for any journey, from daily commutes to extensive road trips. This app ensures you never forget essentials, with features like multi-stop planning and back-seat reminders for added peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Customizable trip checklists
  • Multi-stop trip planning
  • CarPlay integration for reminders
  • Back-seat reminder
  • Trip history and stats
  • Default checklist and quick duplication
Features
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Never pull out of the driveway wondering if you forgot something again. CheckDrive gives you a quick, tappable checklist for every trip, from your daily commute to a multi-stop road trip, so the essentials are always covered before you go. KEY FEATURES • Custom checklists: build a list for any trip: commute, school run, road trip, gym, groceries. • Multi-stop trips: plan a route with separate checklists for each stop. • Car detection: set up a one-time Shortcuts automation so CheckDrive reminds you to run your checklist when CarPlay connects. • Back-seat reminder: get a reminder to check the back seat when you arrive, so nothing (and no one) is ever left behind. • Trip history & stats: see your recent trips and completion rate at a glance. • Default checklist & quick duplicate: set a go-to list and copy lists in a tap. CHECKDRIVE PRO Upgrade to CheckDrive Pro - a one-time purchase, yours forever, no subscription. Unlock unlimited checklists and auto-open your default checklist when your car connects. Drive off with peace of mind. Add CheckDrive to your routine today.

Screenshots

DeskTap Stream Deck4 screens
CheckDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskTap Stream Deck at none against CheckDrive's 1. CheckDrive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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. CheckDrive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeskTap Stream Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeskTap Stream Deck ships an update every 5 months, CheckDrive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DeskTap Stream Deck versus CheckDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskTap Stream DeckCheckDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlperen TurkerRuiyang Wu

In-app purchases

None

DeskTap Stream Deck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CheckDrive

One-time1
  • CheckDrive Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is DeskTap Stream Deck free?
DeskTap Stream Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckDrive free?
CheckDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeskTap Stream Deck or CheckDrive have ads?
Neither DeskTap Stream Deck nor CheckDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeskTap Stream Deck or CheckDrive?
DeskTap Stream Deck ships an update every 5 months, and CheckDrive every 3 days. Most recently, DeskTap Stream Deck was updated on October 28, 2026 and CheckDrive on October 25, 2026.

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