Comparison

MySend vs PhoneDeck

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

Head to head
About

MySend

Transfer files quickly and securely between devices without needing an internet connection or worrying about file size limits. This app uses direct transfer technology for high speeds and offers various connection methods for ease of use.

Highlights
  • High-speed transfer
  • No file size limits
  • Cross-platform connectivity
  • PIN code security
  • QR code connection
  • Hotspot mode
  • Multi-device simultaneous transfer
Features
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Face-to-Face Transfer — Ultra-Fast Cross-Device Transfer, No Network Needed, No Size Limits New Upgrade: More than file transfer — now also a TV screencasting tool! Tired of slow cables, cloud speed limits, compressed quality, laggy screencasting, or hunting for the remote? MySend solves it all. No internet, no cables — open MySend, face to face, transfer in seconds. New version adds one-tap screencasting and TV remote control. Core Features: ▸ Lightning-Fast Transfer, No Limits — LAN direct-connect, speeds up to 50MB/s. 4K movies, high-res photos, work docs — unlimited quantity & size, done in seconds. ▸ New! Screencast & Remote — Cast photos, videos, movies to TV/DLNA receivers for a big-screen experience. Built-in TV remote — no more searching, your phone is the universal controller. ▸ Cross-Platform — Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC. Transfer freely across devices, breaking system barriers. ▸ QR Code Scan — Receiver shows a QR code, sender scans to connect. Three simple steps, easy for everyone. ▸ PIN Code Reception — Enable PIN mode, sender enters password to send files. Great for meetings or family sharing — privacy under your control. ▸ Hotspot Mode — No Wi-Fi? Turn on hotspot, MySend creates a direct channel for transfer and screencasting anywhere. ▸ Multi-Device Send — Supports concurrent receiving. Send one file to many devices at once — team efficiency doubled. Secure & Reliable: End-to-end direct connect — files never go through servers, never uploaded to cloud Encrypted transmission — prevents interception Resume on interruption — auto-recovers, no wasted time Ad-free — clean experience FAQs: Q: Does screencasting or transfer need internet? A: No. Uses LAN direct-connect. Both devices on same Wi-Fi or hotspot works. Q: Which devices for screencasting? A: Smart TVs, TV boxes, and DLNA-compatible receivers. Q: How to use on computer? A: Visit MySend official website to download, then pair with phone via QR code.

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

MySend4 screens
PhoneDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneDeck at none against MySend's 1. MySend's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MySend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhoneDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MySend against 5.0 for PhoneDeck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySend ships an update weekly, PhoneDeck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MySend versus PhoneDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySendPhoneDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 王Vansh Parihar

Customer experience

MySend

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PhoneDeck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MySend

One-time1
  • PRO$6.99
None

PhoneDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySend free?
MySend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhoneDeck free?
PhoneDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MySend or PhoneDeck?
MySend and PhoneDeck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MySend or PhoneDeck have ads?
Neither MySend nor PhoneDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySend or PhoneDeck?
MySend ships an update weekly, and PhoneDeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, MySend was updated on October 7, 2026 and PhoneDeck on October 12, 2026.

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