Comparison

PhoneDeck vs TasksMate

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

Head to head
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.

About

TasksMate

Features
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TasksMate brings your to-do list, project planner and work tools together. Organize daily tasks, track time and manage client work without switching between separate apps. PLAN YOUR DAY Create personal tasks with priorities, due dates, reminders, notes and subtasks. Keep your next steps clear and see what is finished and what still needs attention. TURN IDEAS INTO TASKS Use the AI assistant to help break work into manageable steps. Add tasks through natural-language input and use voice input when typing is inconvenient. AI features require TasksMate Pro. MANAGE PROJECTS AND TEAMS Organize project tasks in board, calendar and table views. Assign work, follow progress and discuss it through team chat and task comments. Keep notes, documents and files alongside your work. TRACK WORK HOURS Start a work timer or add a work log manually. Review recorded hours and work summaries to understand where your time goes. INVOICE CLIENTS AND TRACK EARNINGS Create invoices, export PDFs and keep client details in one place. Record earnings and expenses alongside your projects and work logs. Built for freelancers, agencies and small teams who need to organize both the work and the business. STAY FOCUSED Use the focus timer for dedicated work sessions. Plan meetings and view scheduled work in your calendar. Choose a theme that suits you. FREE AND PRO Start with personal tasks. TasksMate Pro unlocks advanced tools including projects, team collaboration, AI assistance, invoicing and an ad-free experience. Feature access depends on your plan. Subscription pricing and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Plan your next task, track your work and keep moving with TasksMate. Privacy Policy: https://tasksmate.in/privacy Terms of Use: https://tasksmate.in/terms Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings.

Screenshots

PhoneDeck4 screens
TasksMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneDeck at none against TasksMate's 2. PhoneDeck also leads on ads (none vs shown). TasksMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. TasksMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PhoneDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneDeck ships an update every 2 weeks, TasksMate every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhoneDeck versus TasksMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneDeckTasksMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVansh PariharRoshan Singh

In-app purchases

None

PhoneDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TasksMate

Subscriptions2
  • TaskMate Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • TaskMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PhoneDeck free?
PhoneDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TasksMate free?
TasksMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhoneDeck or TasksMate have ads?
TasksMate shows ads; PhoneDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, PhoneDeck or TasksMate?
PhoneDeck ships an update every 2 weeks, and TasksMate every 5 days. Most recently, PhoneDeck was updated on October 24, 2026 and TasksMate on October 24, 2026.

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