Aether vs DeepList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Aether
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Aether turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Speak or type a command on your phone, and your Mac responds β open apps, switch focus, run workflows, and more. No cloud account, no relay servers. Aether talks to a small companion app on your Mac directly over your local Wi-Fi network. β HOW IT WORKS β 1. Install the free Aether companion on your Mac. 2. Scan the QR code shown by the Mac menu bar app. 3. Start sending commands by voice or text. β WHAT YOU CAN DO β β’ Open, focus, and quit Mac apps from your iPhone β’ Run multi-step workflows with a single natural-language request β’ Use voice mode for hands-free control β’ Watch live progress as your Mac executes each step β’ Switch between paired Macs from the sidebar β DESIGNED FOR SPEED β β’ Pairing takes seconds with a single QR scan β’ Commands execute on your local network β fast and private β’ Modern SwiftUI interface, optimized for one-handed use β’ Haptic feedback and live status indicators β PRIVACY FIRST β β’ No accounts, no sign-up β’ No cloud relay β your commands go straight from iPhone to your Mac β’ Voice transcription happens on-device using Apple's Speech framework β’ Aether does not collect, track, or share any personal data β REQUIREMENTS β β’ A Mac running the free Aether companion app β’ iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network β’ iOS 17 or later Aether is open source. Built for people who want their Mac to listen β without sending anything to the cloud.
DeepList
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DeepList is a simple, focused app for nested listsβshopping, trips, projects, movies to watch, or anything you need to break into layers. Build outlines naturally β’ Type right in the list to add or edit items β’ Swipe to indent (demote) or outdent (promote) and build sub-lists β’ Long-press to reorder; drag items into the order that works for you β’ Open any item for full details Stay on top of what matters β’ Turn a group into To-Dos with Reminder-style checkboxes β’ Set optional due dates and times β’ Schedule one-time local reminders with a bell on the list β’ Add labels, a URL, remarks, photos, and files Find and review quickly β’ Search across titles, remarks, URLs, and labels β’ Tap a label on the list to search that tag β’ Sort each sub-list manually, by due date, or by title β’ Tap a link chip to open it in Safari; tap a photo to view full screen Your data stays on your device DeepList stores lists locally with SwiftData. No account required for everyday use. DeepList β nested lists, without the clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aether at 17.0 against DeepList's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Aether | DeepList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Zen Cloud LLC | SIU LO |
In-app purchases
Aether
No in-app purchases
DeepList
No in-app purchases









