Comparison

DeckSync vs Pikarta

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

Head to head
About

DeckSync

Share PDF presentations to multiple nearby devices instantly without needing an internet connection or accounts. Secure your content with PIN protection and enjoy features like a laser pointer for viewers. Library management is always free.

Highlights
  • Sync slides to multiple devices
  • Works offline via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Import PDFs from various sources
  • PIN-protected sessions
  • Laser pointer and free browse mode
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Present a PDF deck to every iPad in the room. No cloud, no accounts, no internet required. DeckSync turns a stack of iPads into one synchronized presentation. One device drives the deck; viewers follow every page turn and laser pointer in real time over a direct peer-to-peer link. Nothing touches a server. Nothing leaves the room. And only the presenter needs a subscription — viewers join free. BUILT FOR THE ROOMS THAT STILL PRINT Investor meetings and LP updates Board and committee meetings Fund marketing and roadshows Sales presentations in client offices Any conference room with unreliable guest Wi-Fi VIEWERS JOIN FREE One subscription runs the whole meeting. Attendees install DeckSync, tap your session from the nearby list, and follow along at no cost. No sign-up. Nothing to configure. HOW IT WORKS Import a PDF from Files, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, AirDrop, the share sheet, or USB. Tap Start Presenting and set an optional four-digit PIN. Viewers open DeckSync, pick your session from the nearby list, and the deck loads. Swipe, tap a thumbnail, or touch and drag for the laser pointer. Every connected device follows. FEATURES Sync over your Wi-Fi network, or directly device to device. Internet not required. Synced laser pointer visible on every follower device. Free browse mode for Q&A, then one tap to pull the room back to your slide. If the presenter's connection drops, viewers reconnect automatically and keep the deck on screen. PIN-protected sessions prevent accidental joins from the floor above. Pre-load the fleet before a roadshow, or push the deck to each device as it joins. Full-screen viewing, thumbnail navigation, and dark mode. iPad and iPhone, mixed freely in the same session. PRIVACY BY ARCHITECTURE DeckSync has no backend and no accounts. No analytics, no crash reporting, no third-party SDKs. Your deck travels device to device and stays on your devices. The app makes no outbound network requests of its own — the only exceptions are your App Store subscription, handled by Apple, and a diagnostic log if you ever choose to email one to support. Apple's privacy label confirms the rest: no data collected. REQUIREMENTS iPadOS or iOS 26.3 or later. DeckSync 1.2 or later on every device. PDF only. Convert PowerPoint or Keynote decks before importing. SUBSCRIPTION A subscription unlocks presenting. One-week free trial, then $9.99 per month or $74.99 per year. Joining a session as a viewer is free, and importing and managing your PDF library is free too. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Service: https://kojex.net/decksync/terms Privacy Policy: https://kojex.net/decksync/privacy

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Pikarta

Features
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Pikarta turns one-time buyers into regulars. Create a loyalty card for your business — coffee shop, restaurant, beauty salon, bakery, or retail store — in 5 minutes. Your clients add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet with a single tap. No app to download, no signup friction, no plastic cards to forget. — STAMPS ON THE CARD ITSELF — • Every stamp fills the next mark on the card your client already has in Wallet. • Choose the mark — a preset icon, an emoji, your own image or your logo — and the style it is printed in. • Put the reward on the last place, as an icon or a short line like "50%", so clients see what they are collecting for. • Nothing to re-issue: the card updates in the client's Wallet by itself. — FOUR LOYALTY MODELS — • STAMPS — punch-card classic. Buy 10, get the 11th free. • POINTS — collect points, redeem for rewards. Set the rate yourself. • CASHBACK — % from every purchase, accumulated as balance. Multi-currency. • DISCOUNT — flat % off for every cardholder. No counting, no tracking. — COUPONS — • Send a free item, a % or an amount off to all clients or a group, such as those who haven't visited in 30 days. • The coupon lands on their card in Wallet. Scan and redeem it in one tap. — YOUR TEAM — • A cashier signs in with a PIN and sees only the scanner and the client list. • A manager runs the business with you — analytics, the card, campaigns, clients — and you decide which of those with four switches. • Money stays yours: only the owner buys, restores or cancels the subscription. — SEVERAL LOCATIONS — • Up to 10 locations per card. • Find an address on the map and drag the pin to the exact door. • Clients get a lock-screen reminder when they pass by. — MARKETING KIT — • Story, post, table tent and stand card made from your card, with your QR code. • Save, share or print in one tap. — DESIGN THAT FITS YOUR BRAND — • Pick from preset colors, type any HEX color, or use your own background photo. • Upload your logo or pick an emoji. • See the card update live as you design. — DAILY USE — • Scan a client's barcode to add a stamp, register a visit, or redeem a reward. • Today screen shows visits, new clients, and rewards at a glance. • Real-time activity feed for every transaction. • Works on iPhone and iPad. — CLIENT LIST = MINI-CRM — • See every client, their progress, and last visit. • Filter by "near reward" or "haven't visited." • Search by name or phone. — ANALYTICS THAT GUIDE DECISIONS — • Visits, stamps given, rewards redeemed — by week, month, or lifetime. • Peak hours. • Repeat-customer trends. — SHARING — • Share an invitation link, generate a QR code, or use NFC. • Customers join in two taps and the card lands in their Wallet. — PIKARTA PREMIUM — • Every new business gets 30 days free, no payment needed. • After the trial, Pikarta Premium keeps your program running: new clients, stamps, rewards, coupons and campaigns. • Auto-renewable subscription: $99.99 per year or $12.99 per month, or the equivalent in your currency. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Account Settings. Built for small business owners, indie cafés, and growing chains who want the loyalty mechanics of big retailers without the complexity. Set up once — let the Wallet do the work. Made by Pikatov Konstantin • pikarta.app • support@pikarta.app Terms of Use: https://pikarta.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pikarta.app/privacy/

Screenshots

DeckSync4 screens
Pikarta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pikarta at every 9 days against DeckSync's every 6 weeks. Pikarta also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DeckSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pikarta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckSync ships an update every 6 weeks, Pikarta every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DeckSync versus Pikarta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckSyncPikarta
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin KojeskiKonstantin Pikatov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeckSync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
2 purchases

Pikarta

Subscriptions2
  • Pikarta Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pikarta Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is DeckSync free?
DeckSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pikarta free?
Pikarta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeckSync or Pikarta have ads?
Neither DeckSync nor Pikarta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckSync or Pikarta?
DeckSync ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pikarta every 9 days. Most recently, DeckSync was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pikarta on November 5, 2026.

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