Comparison

R2Drive vs Virtual Stream Deck

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

Head to head
About

R2Drive

Features
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R2 Drive is a file manager for S3-compatible cloud storage services including Cloudflare R2, AWS S3, MinIO, and more. FEATURES • Browse, upload, download, and delete files • Create and manage folders • Copy and move files across buckets • Upload directly from camera, photo library, or Files app • Image preview with pinch-to-zoom • Switch between multiple connection profiles • Auto setup with Cloudflare API token • Usage tracking (Class A/B operations) • Cache-Control header presets for uploads SUPPORTED SERVICES • Cloudflare R2 • AWS S3 • MinIO • Any S3-compatible storage SECURITY All credentials are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. No data is sent to third-party servers. Note: An S3-compatible storage account is required to use this app.

About

Virtual Stream Deck

Features
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Your iPhone or iPad becomes a wireless stream deck for your Mac: a full-screen grid of big, glowing buttons that switch OBS scenes, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts, run Apple Shortcuts, and more. Tap the phone — the Mac does it instantly, over your own Wi-Fi. PAY ONCE, OWN IT No subscription. No account. No cloud. Try it free with six buttons, and unlock everything with a single one-time purchase. BUILT FOR STREAMING • Native OBS Studio integration (OBS 28 or later) — no plugins to install • Switch scenes from your real scene list, start/stop streaming and recording, mute your mic • Live state on every button: the record button glows while you're recording, your current scene stays highlighted, your mic button shows its true mute state • Runs entirely on your local network — taps land in milliseconds CONTROL YOUR WHOLE MAC • Send any keyboard shortcut to any app • Launch apps, open files and websites • Run any Apple Shortcut — if Shortcuts can do it, your deck can too • System controls: volume, mute, play/pause, next/previous track • Multi-actions: chain steps with delays into one button • Shell scripts for power users FEELS LIKE HARDWARE • Pure black, edge-to-edge button grid with crisp haptics on every press • Pages you swipe between, folders that open sub-decks • Custom icons, colors, and labels for every button • Profiles that switch automatically when you change apps on the Mac • The screen stays awake while you're connected PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Pair once with a 6-digit code shown on your Mac — like pairing AirPods • Every connection is end-to-end encrypted, and nothing ever leaves your network • No account, no analytics, no data collection. Ever. GETTING STARTED On your Mac, download the free companion app, Virtual Stream Deck Hub, from our website. Open this app on your iPhone or iPad — your Mac appears automatically. Type the 6-digit code. That's it: you're paired for good. Design your layouts in the Mac editor — drag in actions, pick icons and colors — and watch every change appear on your device instantly. REQUIRES • iOS/iPadOS 18 or later • A Mac running macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later with the free Virtual Stream Deck Hub app • Both devices on the same network • OBS features require OBS Studio 28+ with its WebSocket server enabled

Screenshots

R2Drive4 screens
Virtual Stream Deck2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R2Drive at none against Virtual Stream Deck's 1. R2Drive also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Virtual Stream Deck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. R2Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R2Drive ships an update every 2 days, Virtual Stream Deck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
R2Drive versus Virtual Stream Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR2DriveVirtual Stream Deck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki HigashiJoshua Vucelich

In-app purchases

None

R2Drive

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Virtual Stream Deck

One-time1
  • Virtual Stream Deck Pro$19.99

Questions

Is R2Drive free?
R2Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Stream Deck free?
Virtual Stream Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do R2Drive or Virtual Stream Deck have ads?
Neither R2Drive nor Virtual Stream Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R2Drive or Virtual Stream Deck?
R2Drive ships an update every 2 days, and Virtual Stream Deck every 2 weeks. Most recently, R2Drive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Virtual Stream Deck on September 26, 2026.

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