Comparison

CommandDeck vs Vexo Player

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

Head to head
About

CommandDeck

Features
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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 — 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 — set or mute your Mac's output from your phone • Media — play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat in the apps you already use • Apps — launch your Mac apps with a tap • Keep awake — stop your Mac from sleeping while it works • Lock screen, display sleep/wake, Shortcuts, and more system controls • Widgets and extras — run Mac actions from your iPhone faster • More controls — 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 — 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 — a quick free download) • That's the entire install — 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 — it just controls your Mac. Download CommandDeck for Mac: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/download Terms of Use: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/terms

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Vexo Player

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Turn your device into a powerful media center. Vexo Player is a beautifully designed, high-performance media player built from the ground up for the big screen. Browse, organize, and access and play your personal media from one place. Vexo Player is a media player only. Users provide their own media files, playlists, or network sources. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, Vexo Player focuses on performance, low memory usage, and smooth playback even on low-end hardware. WHAT YOU CAN PLAY • Your own video and audio files via the Files app, iCloud Drive, or a connected USB drive (iPhone and iPad) • Network shares: SMB/Samba, FTP, WebDAV, NFS, DLNA/UPnP • Direct URLs over HTTP, HTTPS, HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTSP, RTMP • Playlist files (standard formats supported) • Auto-discover devices on your local network POWERFUL PLAYBACK ENGINE • Hardware-accelerated decoding when available • Multiple audio track support — switch languages on the fly • Subtitle support with adjustable font size (S / M / L / XL) • Video scaling modes: Original, Cover, Fill • Adaptive seeking — the longer you hold, the faster you skip • Configurable buffering for any network condition ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Manage multiple playlists and media sources side by side • Add a playlist by URL, file, or QR code from your phone • Mark favorites for quick access • Search across your loaded content in seconds • Pin, hide, or reorder categories to suit your preferences • View your recently played items PRIVACY & PARENTAL CONTROLS • PIN-protected parental lock — restrict access to specific items • Bulk lock or unlock items and categories • No tracking, no analytics on your media, no telemetry on what you play DESIGNED FOR ANY INPUT • Touch (iPhone and iPad) • Siri Remote and game controllers (Apple TV) • Keyboard, trackpad, and mouse • Smooth, predictable focus movement across all screens • Controls auto-hide for distraction-free playback FULLY LOCALIZED • Available in 18 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, and more OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE • Built for low-power devices — minimal memory footprint • Smooth playback on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV • Lightweight installation Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vexoplayer.app/privacy

Screenshots

CommandDeck4 screens
Vexo Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vexo Player at 4 against CommandDeck's 2. Vexo Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. CommandDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vexo Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CommandDeck versus Vexo Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommandDeckVexo Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRassul KainazarovCODINITY SARL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CommandDeck

Subscriptions2
  • CommandMac Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • CommandMac Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CommandDeck Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Vexo Player

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Yearly iOS$4.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year

Questions

Is CommandDeck free?
CommandDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vexo Player free?
Vexo Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CommandDeck or Vexo Player have ads?
Neither CommandDeck nor Vexo Player shows ads.

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