Lo Deck vs RoveDesk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lo Deck
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Lo Deck turns your iPad or iPhone into a customizable control surface — a "macro pad" — for your computer. Design a grid of buttons in the free Lo Deck desktop app (macOS & Windows), then tap them on your tablet to run actions on your computer in real time. • Live data on every key — CPU, memory, free disk, a clock, the battery, weather and more. • Three triggers per key — tap, long-press and double-tap each fire a different action. • Media & app control — play/pause, volume, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts. • Smart home & car — webhooks and Tesla climate from a button. • Pages, folders & themes — organize hundreds of actions; recolor keys, add emoji or images. • Page backgrounds & translucent buttons — give a page its own background image (fill / contain / stretch) and let buttons show through translucently. • Live-value tiles — show any number from an HTTP/JSON API or a shell command. Connects locally on your own Wi-Fi network (no account), or from anywhere via your Lo Deck account. This is a companion app: it needs the free Lo Deck desktop app running on your computer.
RoveDesk
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RoveDesk lets you control your Mac from iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Pair with a six-digit code on the same Wi-Fi network, then see your Mac’s screen, move the pointer, type, use Terminal, and work with files from your mobile device. EVERYDAY MAC CONTROL • Live screen view with responsive pointer control • Multi-touch trackpad with click, right-click, drag, scroll, and zoom • Full keyboard and useful Mac shortcuts • Real zsh terminal for commands and scripts • File browser for opening, downloading, and managing files RELIABLE LOCAL CONNECTIONS • Discovers nearby Macs automatically on the same network • Keeps permission status in sync after Screen Recording or Accessibility access is already granted • Reconnects cleanly and shows clear connection state • Uses direct local networking for low latency and privacy FREE AND PRO Start without an account. Free sessions include up to 15 minutes of Mac control. RoveDesk Pro removes the session limit. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options may be available in the app, including a limited-time lifetime offer. Restore Purchases is available from the upgrade screen. REMOTE ACCESS Sign in with Apple to use remote connections when supported by your network and Mac host setup. APPLE WATCH Use quick actions, pointer controls, shortcuts, and Siri from your wrist. HOW TO START 1. Install RoveDesk Host on your Mac from https://plugai.in/apps/rovedesk/ 2. Grant the permissions shown by the host and choose Start Host. 3. Open RoveDesk on iPhone or iPad, select the Mac, and enter its pairing code. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plugai.in/apps/rovedesk/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo Deck at none against RoveDesk's 4. Lo Deck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. RoveDesk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lo Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lo Deck ships an update every 5 days, RoveDesk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lo Deck | RoveDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louis van de Wiele | Bhanu Mahesh |
In-app purchases
Lo Deck
No in-app purchases
RoveDesk
- RoveDesk Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- RoveDesk Pro Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- RoveDesk Pro Lifetime Deal$12.99
- RoveDesk Pro Lifetime$99.99







