Comparison

CommandDeck vs CloudDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€ข Pair your iPhone with your Mac โ€ข Try basic volume and media controls โ€ข Confirm that CommandDeck works on your own network before upgrading COMMANDDECK PRO Pro unlocks the full Mac remote: โ€ข Volume โ€” set or mute your Mac's output from your phone โ€ข Media โ€” play, pause, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat in the apps you already use โ€ข Apps โ€” launch your Mac apps with a tap โ€ข Keep awake โ€” stop your Mac from sleeping while it works โ€ข Lock screen, display sleep/wake, Shortcuts, and more system controls โ€ข Widgets and extras โ€” run Mac actions from your iPhone faster โ€ข More controls โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€ข An iPhone and a Mac on the same local network โ€ข The free CommandDeck Mac app (menu-bar app โ€” a quick free download) โ€ข That's the entire install โ€” 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 โ€” it just controls your Mac. Download CommandDeck for Mac: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/download Terms of Use: https://commanddeck.meoa.space/terms

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 โ€” play games, test builds, or demo apps without carrying extra hardware. Highlights โ€ข Instant rent & reconnect โ€ข Smooth H.264 streaming console โ€ข Free play minutes via rewarded ads โ€ข VIP / hour packs for longer sessions โ€ข Portrait & landscape remote control Perfect for gamers, QA testers, developers, and anyone who needs a spare phone in the cloud. CloudDeck โ€” remote device console. Privacy Policy: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/privacy Terms: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/terms

Screenshots

CommandDeck4 screens
CloudDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CloudDeck at 16.0 against CommandDeck's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CommandDeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

CommandDeck ships an update every 4 days, CloudDeck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CommandDeck versus CloudDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommandDeckCloudDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.516.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRassul KainazarovXuan Thanh

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
7 purchases

CloudDeck

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

Questions

Is CommandDeck free?
CommandDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudDeck free?
CloudDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CommandDeck or CloudDeck have ads?
Neither CommandDeck nor CloudDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CommandDeck or CloudDeck?
CommandDeck ships an update every 4 days, and CloudDeck every 2 days. Most recently, CommandDeck was updated on October 25, 2026 and CloudDeck on October 7, 2026.

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