CommandDeck vs Remotype
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CommandDeck
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CommandDeck turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Adjust the volume, play or pause media, skip tracks, launch apps, and keep your Mac awake ā straight from your phone, over your own local network. Your iPhone and Mac talk to each other directly on your Wi-Fi. Commands do not travel through our servers. Pairing is a one-time 6-digit PIN shown on your Mac. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE ⢠Pair your iPhone with your Mac ⢠Try basic volume and media controls ⢠Confirm that CommandDeck works on your own network before upgrading COMMANDDECK PRO Pro unlocks the full Mac remote: ⢠Volume ā set or mute your Mac's output from your phone ⢠Media ā play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat in the apps you already use ⢠Apps ā launch your Mac apps with a tap ⢠Keep awake ā stop your Mac from sleeping while it works ⢠Lock screen, display sleep/wake, Shortcuts, and more system controls ⢠Widgets and extras ā run Mac actions from your iPhone faster ⢠More controls ā add new ones anytime with community packages COMMUNITY PACKAGES Controls are modular. Beyond the built-ins, you can install community packages to add new buttons, toggles, and sliders ā no app update required. Browse and add them right from the app. PRICING Start with basic controls for free. CommandDeck Pro includes a 7-day free trial, then $29.99/year or $2.99/month. A one-time $79.99 lifetime unlock is also available. No ads, no account sign-up. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your local network. Your Mac and iPhone connect directly; control commands stay on your Wi-Fi and are not routed through us. No account required, nothing to sign up for. REQUIREMENTS ⢠An iPhone and a Mac on the same local network ⢠The free CommandDeck Mac app (menu-bar app ā a quick free download) ⢠That's the entire install ā every control, including lock screen, sleep, media keys, Shortcuts, and scripts, works right away, no separate helper app needed CommandDeck has no ads and no AI ā it just controls your Mac. Download CommandDeck for Mac: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/download Terms of Use: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/terms
Remotype
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Remotype turns your iPhone into a wireless keyboard, trackpad, and remote for your Mac or PC ā over your own Wi-Fi, with nothing to plug in. Set it up once: install the free Remotype Host on your computer (https://remotype.custavia.com), open the app on the same Wi-Fi, and you're connected. FREE FOREVER ⢠Full wireless keyboard ā modifiers, arrows, function keys, shortcuts ⢠Precision trackpad ā tap, drag, two-finger scroll, right-click REMOTYPE PREMIUM ⢠Cast your computer's screen to any TV ⢠Two-way clipboard ā copy on your phone, paste on your computer, and back ⢠Computer audio streamed to your phone, plus live CPU / memory vitals ⢠Air-mouse, media keys, and a full numpad ⢠Presenter mode with a spotlight for slides ⢠Macros ā fire your own key sequences with one tap ⢠Secret type-out ā send a saved password without it ever showing on screen ⢠Voice dictation straight into any app ⢠Switch between multiple computers, and Connect by IP to reach a PC over Tailscale or away from home PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your keystrokes and clicks go straight to your own computer on your own network ā they never pass through our servers. No account required. Remotype Pro is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. A free trial and a small monthly free allowance are included. Made by Custavia. Terms of Use: https://remotype.custavia.com/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Remotype at 16.0 against CommandDeck's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. CommandDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remotype sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CommandDeck | Remotype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rassul Kainazarov | Shreejan Sharma |
In-app purchases
CommandDeck
- CommandMac Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- CommandMac Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- CommandDeck Pro Lifetime$79.99
Remotype
- Remotype Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Remotype Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Eternal License$99.99









