Comparison

SimDeck Studio vs Multiplex

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

Head to head
About

SimDeck Studio

Access and control your mobile development simulators remotely from your phone or tablet. Stream live simulator screens and manage device sessions without being tied to your desktop.

Highlights
  • Live simulator screen streaming
  • Remote simulator control
  • Device session management
  • Stream setting adjustments
  • Secure pairing options
Features
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SimDeck puts your mobile development simulators in your hand. It is built for mobile developers and QA workflows when you want live simulator access without staying glued to your desktop. Use SimDeck to: - View live simulator and emulator screens with WebRTC streaming - Browse available devices and switch between sessions quickly - Start and stop simulators from your phone or iPad - Tune stream resolution, frame rate, and encoder settings - Pair securely with QR codes, LAN addresses, Tailscale, or SimDeck Studio links SimDeck requires the SimDeck CLI/server running on your Mac or development machine. Install SimDeck, run simdeck pair, scan the QR code, and your development devices are ready to control from iOS.

About

Multiplex

Features
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Multiplex Remote keeps you connected to the terminal and Coding agents like Claude code sessions running on your Mac, from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the Multiplex app on your Mac and pick up any running session: watch live output, type commands, and respond the moment Claude Code needs your input. TERMINAL, WHEREVER YOU ARE Every paired session is a real terminal, mirrored from your Mac in real time. Scroll back through history, use the on-screen arrow keys and modifiers, or fit the output to your phone's width for readable text on the smallest screens. NEVER MISS A "NEEDS YOU" MOMENT Get a lock screen Live Activity and a notification the instant a Claude Code session is waiting on you, so you can approve, answer, or steer it without opening your Mac. GIT, WITHOUT LEAVING THE SESSION Open the built-in git inspector to browse changes, diffs, commit history, and branches for the repo your session is working in. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your session reaches your phone through a relay that only ever routes opaque traffic between your own devices. Pairing uses a one-time code shown on your Mac and confirmed on your phone. Requires the free Multiplex app on your Mac.

Screenshots

SimDeck Studio4 screens
Multiplex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimDeck Studio at none against Multiplex's 1. SimDeck Studio also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Multiplex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimDeck Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimDeck Studio ships an update daily, Multiplex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SimDeck Studio versus Multiplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimDeck StudioMultiplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernStudio LLCDataGrids

In-app purchases

None

SimDeck Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiplex

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is SimDeck Studio free?
SimDeck Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiplex free?
Multiplex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimDeck Studio or Multiplex have ads?
Neither SimDeck Studio nor Multiplex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimDeck Studio or Multiplex?
SimDeck Studio ships an update daily, and Multiplex every 9 days. Most recently, SimDeck Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Multiplex on October 29, 2026.

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