Comparison

DiagEdge vs PhoneDeck

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

Head to head
About

DiagEdge

Features
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DiagEdge is an AI-powered diagnostic assistant built specifically for automotive workshops and technicians. Stop guessing. Start diagnosing. DIAGNOSTIC MODULES - Diagnostic — Fault codes, live data, symptom-based diagnosis - Waveform — Oscilloscope signal analysis and interpretation - Wiring Logic — Circuit faults, shorts, CAN bus diagnosis - AC Diagnosis — Air conditioning system fault diagnosis - DPF & Emissions — DPF regens, EGR, AdBlue, emissions faults - Charging & Starting — Battery, alternator, starter, parasitic draw KNOWLEDGE BASE Access 200,000+ solved cases, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). Search by make, model, fault code or symptom. REGO LOOKUP Australian rego lookup powered by NEVDIS — instantly identify vehicle make, model, year and VIN from a number plate. US rego lookup to come VOICE INPUT Describe faults hands-free using voice input while working on the vehicle. IMAGE ANALYSIS Attach photos of fault codes, wiring diagrams or damaged components for AI analysis. Built for professional automotive workshops. A$1 first month, then A$50/month or US$1 first month, then US$35/month Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.diagedge.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.diagedge.au/privacy-policy

About

PhoneDeck

Transform your iPhone into a wireless controller for your Mac. Launch any application, control system functions, or open websites with a single tap. It offers a streamlined, privacy-focused experience without requiring an account or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Launch any Mac app with one tap
  • Control system functions (volume, brightness, media)
  • Open websites instantly
  • Organize tiles into pages
  • Works over local WiFi
  • No account or cloud required
Features
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PhoneDeck needs two free apps to work : this iPhone app + the Mac companion app at phonedeck.io . Both are 100% free, forever. No account needed. Stuck or something not working? DM me directly on Instagram @PhoneDeckApp - I reply personally, usually within a few hours. Turn your iPhone into a wireless Mac controller. Launch any Mac app, trigger system controls, open any website all with one tap. Think Stream Deck, but you already own the hardware. -------------------------- HOW IT WORKS -------------------------- • Install this app on your iPhone • Download the Mac app from phonedeck.io (free DMG) • Open both apps on the same WiFi - they pair automatically • Drag any Mac app, control, or website onto a tile • Tap your iPhone to launch No account. No cloud. No subscription. No data leaves your devices. -------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO -------------------------- APPS : Launch any Mac app with one tap. VS Code, Figma, Cursor, Premiere, Photoshop, Slack — anything installed on your Mac. CONTROLS : 16 built-in Mac controls: volume, brightness, keyboard backlight, media play/pause/next/previous, screenshot, screen recording, dictation, lock screen, show desktop, mission control, empty trash. WEBSITES : Drag any URL onto a tile. YouTube, ChatGPT, Linear, Figma files, your dashboards — one tap and it opens on your Mac. PAGES : Organize tiles into pages. One for Design, one for Dev, one for Music. Swipe between them on your iPhone. -------------------------- WHY IT'S DIFFERENT -------------------------- • Free forever. No subscription, no Pro tier, no ads, no tracking. • Works over local WiFi. No account, no cloud, no data collection. • Auto-updates on Mac : bug fixes ship the same day. • Built by one indie developer. Every feature is something a user asked for. -------------------------- WHAT YOU NEED -------------------------- • An iPhone running iOS 17 or later • A Mac running macOS 14+ or later • Both devices on the same WiFi network • The PhoneDeck Mac app from phonedeck.io (free download) -------------------------- Made by one developer in Mumbai. Constantly updated. Feature requests welcome at phonedeck.io/request-feature or DM @PhoneDeckApp on Instagram.

Screenshots

DiagEdge4 screens
PhoneDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneDeck at none against DiagEdge's 3. DiagEdge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. DiagEdge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. PhoneDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DiagEdge versus PhoneDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiagEdgePhoneDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert RomanoVansh Parihar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DiagEdge

Subscriptions3
  • DiagEdge Diagnostic Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • DiagEdge Pro Monthly1 Month trial$59.991 Month
  • DiagEdge Teams Monthly1 Month trial$99.991 Month
None

PhoneDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiagEdge free?
DiagEdge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoneDeck free?
PhoneDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiagEdge or PhoneDeck have ads?
Neither DiagEdge nor PhoneDeck shows ads.

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