Comparison

Larktun vs Topdeck

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

Head to head
About

Larktun

Features
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Larktun is a private networking and remote access app designed for personal users, developers, IT administrators, and networking enthusiasts. With Larktun, your iPhone or iPad can securely join your private network and access your home computer, NAS, server, router, development machine, or office devices anytime, anywhere. You can complete networking, device discovery, remote access, and remote control directly inside the app. 【App-Based Private Networking】 Traditional networking tools often require system-level VPN configuration, which may affect other VPN, proxy, or network tools. Larktun uses an app-based private networking approach: No system profile installation required No occupation of the system VPN channel No conflict with other proxy or network tools Access private network devices directly from the app Better suited for iPhone and iPad remote access 【Main Features】 1. Secure Private Network Access After signing in, your iPhone or iPad becomes part of your private network. Wherever you are, as long as you have internet access, you can connect to your devices as if you were on the same local network. Multiple accounts are supported, allowing you to switch between home networks, development environments, remote office networks, and operations management scenarios. 2. Smart Discovery and Home Network App Center Larktun supports smart discovery to help you quickly find devices and common services in your private network, reducing the need to manually enter IP addresses, ports, and protocols. You can discover NAS devices, servers, Windows PCs, routers, Web services, SSH services, RDP services, and more. For home users, Larktun can also serve as a home network app center, providing centralized access to computers, NAS devices, routers, media services, smart home services, and self-hosted applications. 3. Built-in Remote Access Toolbox Larktun includes commonly used remote access tools, so you do not need to install multiple third-party apps. SSH Terminal: Access Linux servers, routers, NAS devices, and development machines with password or key authentication. SFTP File Management: Upload, download, rename, and edit remote files. Built-in Web Browser: Access NAS dashboards, OpenWrt, Home Assistant, self-hosted websites, and internal web systems. RDP Remote Desktop: Connect to Windows computers directly inside the app. WebRTC Remote Control: Remotely control computers through the built-in WebRTC capability. 4. Multi-Tab and Detachable Tabs Larktun supports multi-tab workflows. You can open multiple SSH, RDP, Web, or remote control sessions and quickly switch between devices and services. On iPad, SSH and RDP tabs can also be detached, making remote sessions more flexible for multitasking. 5. External Display Support Larktun supports external display usage. RDP and WebRTC remote control can work with an external monitor to provide a larger workspace and a more desktop-like remote experience on iPad. 6. Device Overview View the status of devices in your private network, add device notes, search quickly, and start SSH, SFTP, Web, RDP, or remote control sessions directly from the device list. 7. Security Protection Larktun is built on modern encrypted networking technology. Only authenticated devices can join your private network, and data transmission is protected by encryption, helping reduce public exposure and unauthorized access risks. Larktun keeps your devices securely online and always within reach. Privacy Policy: https://larktun.com/legal/privacy-policy Service Terms: https://larktun.com/legal/terms-of-service Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Topdeck

Features
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Topdeck edits the save files of single-player games on your own Steam Deck, Steam Machine, or Windows PC — from your phone, by typing what you want changed. HOW IT WORKS Install the helper on your machine with one command, one time. It starts with the machine and keeps running. Open the app, tap scan, and it finds that machine on your Wi-Fi — no IP address to type. Then say what you want: "set the currency in Hell Maiden to 9,990,000". WHAT IT DOES • Plain language — name the value and the number. No file paths, no hex editors. • Automatic backup — the original file is copied before every write, so any change can be undone. • Stays local — saves are read and written on your own machine. Their contents never leave your Wi-Fi. • Safety checks — never writes while a game is running, and skips titles where anti-cheat is detected. SUPPORTED GAMES Topdeck works with games whose save format has been analysed. The app shows which of your installed games are covered; the list grows over time. SINGLE-PLAYER ONLY For offline, single-player games on hardware you own. Not for online or multiplayer titles. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with iOS 17 or later, a Steam Deck, Steam Machine, or Windows PC, both on the same Wi-Fi. SUBSCRIPTION Topdeck requires a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings. Terms of Use: https://molink.shangkeai.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://molink.shangkeai.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Larktun4 screens
Topdeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Topdeck at every 2 days against Larktun's every 10 days. Larktun's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Larktun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Topdeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larktun ships an update every 10 days, Topdeck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Larktun versus Topdeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarktunTopdeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer宁波弦域网络科技有限公司Shenzhen Taizhi Wansi Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Larktun

Subscriptions1
  • Larktun Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Topdeck

Subscriptions2
  • Topdeck Pro — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Topdeck Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Larktun free?
Larktun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topdeck free?
Topdeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Larktun or Topdeck have ads?
Neither Larktun nor Topdeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larktun or Topdeck?
Larktun ships an update every 10 days, and Topdeck every 2 days. Most recently, Larktun was updated on October 10, 2026 and Topdeck on October 7, 2026.

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