Comparison

AirDeck · 灵点 vs NowCal

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

Head to head
About

AirDeck · 灵点

Transform your phone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and media remote for your computer. Control presentations, media playback, and type notes from a distance on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad control
  • Full keyboard input
  • Media playback remote
  • App launching shortcuts
  • Automatic PC discovery
  • Manual IP connection
Features
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AirDeck is built for short-range control of your own computer. When your phone and PC are on the same Wi‑Fi, your phone becomes a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and media remote so you can drive your Mac or Windows machine without walking back to the desk. Whether you are presenting, watching from the couch, or need to type a quick note, AirDeck saves you the trip. 【Core features】 · Wireless trackpad: one finger moves the pointer; one-finger tap for left click; two-finger tap for right click; two-finger scroll; three-finger drag. · Keyboard: type multi-line text on your phone and send it to the PC; common modifier keys and F1–F12 shortcuts. · Media remote: volume, previous/next track, play/pause, and other system media actions. · App shortcuts: browse apps from your phone and open them on the PC; pin favorites to the top. · Auto-discovery: find PCs on the same LAN; manual IP entry when discovery is blocked. 【Typical use cases】 · Presentations: change slides, move the pointer, and control playback away from the PC. · Living-room media: adjust volume, skip tracks, and pause from the sofa. · Light work: use your phone as a temporary trackpad and keyboard to send text quickly. · Multi-device desks: fewer peripherals—basic control from the phone you already carry. 【Getting started】 1. Install and run the AirDeck desktop app on your computer. 2. Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi‑Fi. 3. Open AirDeck on your phone, pick a discovered PC, and connect. 4. If discovery fails, connect by manual IP. 【Privacy & security】 AirDeck is intended for your own devices on trusted networks. Control traffic stays mainly on your local LAN; core control does not rely on a third-party remote-control cloud. Only connect to computers you own or are authorized to control, and use trusted Wi‑Fi. See the in-app or website Privacy Policy for details. 【Notes】 · Both the mobile app and the matching desktop build are required. · Corporate networks, guest Wi‑Fi, AP isolation, or VPN may block discovery or connections. · Media control, app lists, and permission prompts may vary by OS version and grants.

About

NowCal

This app combines your calendar and personal notes with a chat-style journaling feature for easy, low-pressure entries. It offers integrated scheduling, reminders, countdowns, and supports various media types, all stored locally.

Highlights
  • Chat-style journaling
  • Integrated calendar and notes
  • Alarms and countdowns
  • Support for text, photos, video, voice
  • Local data storage
  • Multiple calendar views
Features
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Check calendars, write schedules, take notes, check dates and time — with "NowCal" (Today Calendar), that's all you need. 【Check Calendars】 • Multiple views: calendar, yearly view, and more. Switch between views effortlessly. • Week start on your terms: any day of the week can be set as the first day. 【Write Schedules · Take Notes】 • Chat-style recording: no titles, no categories — just jot down, snap a photo, or record a voice memo as easily as chatting. Text, images, video, audio, and files are all supported. • Fully local storage: your data stays on your device — fast and secure. • Schedules displayed right on the calendar grid: see what's coming up at a glance, without tapping through to find out. • Both schedule and note lists feature a mini calendar view at the top: swipe up and down to switch between week and month views, swipe left and right to move between weeks or months — browsing your plans and memories couldn't be easier. 【Check Dates & Time】 • Alarm reminders, anniversary countdowns, timers, date calculators, stopwatches... all your everyday time-related needs, covered.

Screenshots

AirDeck · 灵点4 screens
NowCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NowCal at Free against AirDeck · 灵点's $1.99. NowCal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). AirDeck · 灵点's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

NowCal is free to download; AirDeck · 灵点 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirDeck · 灵点 ships an update every 4 months, NowCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AirDeck · 灵点 versus NowCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirDeck · 灵点NowCal
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer钰斌 唐广悦 谢

Customer experience

AirDeck · 灵点

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NowCal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AirDeck · 灵点

No in-app purchases

None

NowCal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirDeck · 灵点 free?
AirDeck · 灵点 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NowCal free?
NowCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirDeck · 灵点 or NowCal have ads?
NowCal shows ads; AirDeck · 灵点 does not.
Which is updated more often, AirDeck · 灵点 or NowCal?
AirDeck · 灵点 ships an update every 4 months, and NowCal weekly. Most recently, AirDeck · 灵点 was updated on October 28, 2026 and NowCal on October 24, 2026.

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