Comparison

QuickLayout vs CloudDeck

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

Head to head
About

QuickLayout

Features
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Switch your Mac's saved window workspaces from iPhone or iPad. QuickLayout gives you a touch-friendly list of Layouts on your paired Mac, with search, Apply, desktop status and Undo. A Mac running QuickLayout on the same local network is required for remote operation. Create and edit Layouts on the Mac first. This iOS app does not arrange other iPhone or iPad apps' windows. CHOOSE A WORKSPACE - Browse saved Layouts with their display profile and app/window counts. - Search by Layout name. Favorites set on the Mac appear first. - Keep a focused list on iPhone or use the wider Layout grid on iPad. APPLY AND UNDO - Tap Apply to send the selected Layout to your Mac. - See progress and the desktop's result, including partial results or errors. - Refresh the list and desktop status. - Use Undo when the Mac reports that its previous arrangement can be restored. PAIR WITH YOUR MAC - Enable Mobile remote in QuickLayout's Mac settings and keep the app open. - Find the Mac on your local network or enter its IP address manually. - Compare the six-digit code on both devices and approve pairing on the Mac. - Reconnect to saved, approved desktops. - No QuickLayout account or cloud relay is required. Paired commands use an authenticated encrypted connection. SET UP LAYOUTS ON MAC Install the bundled QuickLayout Window Bridge shortcut when prompted by the Mac app. Save the window arrangements you want to switch between. Layout capture, editing, Quick Placement and automation setup stay on the Mac; your iPhone or iPad selects and applies those saved workspaces. PREVIEW THE INTERFACE Explore demo shows sample Layouts without a Mac connection. It is a labelled interactive preview only: no desktop commands are sent. FREE AND PRO Start with a seven-day trial. Remote-control features remain available in Free after the trial, with advertising. Pro removes ads through a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Restore Purchases is available. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quicklayout/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 — play games, test builds, or demo apps without carrying extra hardware. Highlights • Instant rent & reconnect • Smooth H.264 streaming console • Free play minutes via rewarded ads • VIP / hour packs for longer sessions • Portrait & landscape remote control Perfect for gamers, QA testers, developers, and anyone who needs a spare phone in the cloud. CloudDeck — remote device console. Privacy Policy: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/privacy Terms: https://nexuscloudconsole.ddns.net/terms

Screenshots

QuickLayout3 screens
CloudDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CloudDeck at none against QuickLayout's shown. QuickLayout's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. QuickLayout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and CloudDeck sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QuickLayout versus CloudDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickLayoutCloudDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOXuan Thanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickLayout

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99
7 purchases

CloudDeck

One-time7
  • 3-Hour Pack$0.99
  • 7x3-Hour Pack$1.49
  • 24-Hour Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Daily Unlimited$1.99
  • Weekly Unlimited$6.99
  • Monthly Pro$14.99
  • Yearly Enterprise$79.99

Questions

Is QuickLayout free?
QuickLayout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudDeck free?
CloudDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickLayout or CloudDeck have ads?
QuickLayout shows ads; CloudDeck does not.

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