Comparison

LocalForge Mobile vs CloudDeck

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

Head to head
About

LocalForge Mobile

Features
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LocalForge is the panel for self-hosting your game servers — and this is its mobile companion. From your phone, control the servers running on your PC or VPS through the free LocalForge desktop app. What you can do: • Start, stop and restart your servers with a tap. • Watch the live console and send commands (e.g. in Minecraft). • Create and restore backups to your own S3 storage. • Schedule automatic restarts and backups. • See live CPU and memory usage. • Manage your team: invite sub-users with roles (viewer, operator, admin). • Switch between multiple machines (your desktop and your VPS agents). Supported games: Minecraft, Valheim, Palworld, Rust and more — each in its own isolated container. Private by design: your server configuration and backup credentials are end-to-end encrypted with your own key. We can't read them. Important: this is a COMPANION app. You need the free LocalForge desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux) running at least one server, plus a subscription (Hobby or Team) for remote control and cloud sync. The desktop app is free forever for local hosting. Auto-renewable subscriptions: • Hobby — cloud sync, audit log, and one sub-user seat. • Team — everything in Hobby, plus team members and roles. Payment is charged to your App Store account. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://localforge.gg/privacy Learn more: https://localforge.gg

About

CloudDeck

Features
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CloudDeck turns a real cloud phone into a remote console on your device. Start a session, stream with low latency, and control every tap — play games, test builds, or demo apps without carrying extra hardware. Highlights • Instant rent & reconnect • Smooth H.264 streaming console • Free play minutes via rewarded ads • VIP / hour packs for longer sessions • Portrait & landscape remote control Perfect for gamers, QA testers, developers, and anyone who needs a spare phone in the cloud. CloudDeck — remote device console. Privacy Policy: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/privacy Terms: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/terms

Screenshots

LocalForge Mobile4 screens
CloudDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudDeck at every 2 days against LocalForge Mobile's fortnightly. LocalForge Mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. LocalForge Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and CloudDeck sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalForge Mobile ships an update fortnightly, CloudDeck every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LocalForge Mobile versus CloudDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalForge MobileCloudDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFabrizio LamannaXuan Thanh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LocalForge Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Hobby Monthly$4.991 Month
7 purchases

CloudDeck

One-time7
  • 3-Hour Pack$0.99
  • 7x3-Hour Pack$1.49
  • 24-Hour Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Daily Unlimited$1.99
  • Weekly Unlimited$6.99
  • Monthly Pro$14.99
  • Yearly Enterprise$79.99

Questions

Is LocalForge Mobile free?
LocalForge Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudDeck free?
CloudDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocalForge Mobile or CloudDeck have ads?
Neither LocalForge Mobile nor CloudDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalForge Mobile or CloudDeck?
LocalForge Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and CloudDeck every 2 days. Most recently, LocalForge Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and CloudDeck on October 31, 2026.

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