Comparison

Lumina Deck vs SIDeck Studio

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

Head to head
About

Lumina Deck

Features
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Your iPhone is already on your desk. It might as well do something. LuminaDeck turns it into a customizable grid of buttons that fire real actions on your Windows PC over local Wi-Fi. Keyboard shortcuts, app launchers, OBS scene switches, Discord controls, media keys, multi-step macros — one tap, no hardware. WHAT YOU GET • Custom button grids, 2x4 up to 8x8 (Pro) • 55+ action types: keybinds, system commands, app launchers, media controls, OBS scenes, Discord commands, clipboard actions, soundboard audio • Auto-profile switching — when OBS, VS Code, or Spotify takes focus on the PC, the deck swaps to that layout automatically • Trackpad mode — turn the phone into a precision trackpad for the PC • Phone-as-keyboard — type from your phone keyboard directly into any focused Windows window • Multi-page decks with swipe navigation • Five themes: Obsidian (free) plus Aurora, Daylight, Retro Neon, and Slate (Pro) NO ACCOUNT, NO CLOUD Pair with a QR scan. The phone and PC talk directly over your Wi-Fi network — TLS-encrypted, no relay server, no sign-in. Latency stays under 30 ms because nothing leaves your network. Setup takes under a minute: install LuminaDeck Studio on the PC, scan the QR code, and the deck works. WHO IT'S FOR • Streamers who want OBS scene switching and Discord controls without buying dedicated hardware • Developers who want a build/test/format/commit row of tiles next to their keyboard • Knowledge workers who want clipboard tools, app launchers, and shortcuts they actually remember • Anyone whose iPhone is already sitting on a stand next to their monitor PLUGIN PACKS • OBS — scene switching, source toggles, recording start/stop, stream start/stop • Discord — mute, deafen, push-to-talk, channel switching • Coder Pack — git status, run tests, format buffer, common dev shortcuts • Soundboard — trigger audio clips on the PC instantly • Trackpad Mode — phone becomes a precision pointer ONE-TIME PRO, NO SUBSCRIPTION The free tier is fully usable: build a deck, fire actions, switch profiles. Pro is a one-time $9.99 unlock that adds the larger 8x8 grid, premium themes, and the plugin packs. No monthly fee, no recurring charge, no account required. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No telemetry. No analytics. No ad SDKs. • No data leaves your local network. • No login required to use the app. • Open WebSocket protocol — third-party clients welcome. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad on iOS 16 or later • Windows 10 (2004+) or Windows 11 PC running the free LuminaDeck Studio companion • Phone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Studio download: https://luminaaio.com/luminadeck QUESTIONS Email hello@luminaaio.com. We answer. LuminaDeck is an independent product. Not affiliated with any hardware macro deck manufacturer.

About

SIDeck Studio

Transform your mobile device into a powerful wireless control panel for your PC. Manage audio, control streaming software, and execute custom commands with responsive haptic feedback. Streamline your content creation workflow without additional hardware.

Highlights
  • Per-app audio mixing
  • OBS Studio remote control
  • Streamer.bot integration
  • Custom macro engine
  • Customizable deck layouts
  • Zero-config Wi-Fi pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a premium wireless stream deck and audio mixer — no expensive hardware, no clutter, no clipboard of cables. SIDeck Studio gives live streamers, content creators, and gamers full control of their Windows PC or Mac from across the room, over your local Wi-Fi network. Mix audio per app, command OBS, and fire off custom macros — all with smooth Taptic Engine haptics and sub-100ms response. WHY SIDECK STUDIO • Per-App Audio Mixer — Slide independent volume for Discord, Spotify, browsers, and games. Bypass system limits and balance every source in real time, with physical haptic feedback. • OBS Studio Remote — Switch scenes, start and stop your stream, and show or hide audio and video sources instantly. Your whole broadcast, one tap away. • Streamer.bot Control — Trigger your Streamer.bot actions, subscribe to live global variables, roll and clear on-stream credits, post saved quotes to chat, and watch a live event feed of follows, subs, raids, and cheers — right from your deck. • Custom Macro Engine — Launch apps, run shell scripts, capture screenshots, adjust brightness, empty the trash, and more. Build the exact controls you need. • Build Your Own Deck — Drag, drop, and arrange buttons, faders, and status tiles into custom layouts that fit the way you work. • Zero-Config Pairing — Install the free desktop host, scan the QR code, and you're connected over a secure local WebSocket. No accounts, no IP addresses to type. DESIGNED FOR CREATORS • Real-time local protocol with under 100ms latency • Immersive haptics powered by Apple's Taptic Engine • Runs entirely on your local network — no subscription or login required for local control • Native right-to-left support with a premium Arabic layout • Lightweight desktop companion that tucks into your system tray HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free SIDeck Studio host app on your PC or Mac. 2. Open it and show the secure connection QR code. 3. Open SIDeck Studio on your iPhone or iPad, scan, and take control. Requires the free desktop companion app on a PC or Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Streamer.bot features require Streamer.bot running on a Windows PC.

Screenshots

Lumina Deck4 screens
SIDeck Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIDeck Studio at none against Lumina Deck's 1. SIDeck Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Lumina Deck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. Lumina Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SIDeck Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumina Deck ships an update every 3 months, SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lumina Deck versus SIDeck Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumina DeckSIDeck Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCeasar EsquivelOsama Hasan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumina Deck

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
None

SIDeck Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumina Deck free?
Lumina Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIDeck Studio free?
SIDeck Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumina Deck or SIDeck Studio have ads?
Neither Lumina Deck nor SIDeck Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumina Deck or SIDeck Studio?
Lumina Deck ships an update every 3 months, and SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lumina Deck was updated on October 3, 2026 and SIDeck Studio on October 1, 2026.

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