Comparison

CloudDeck vs MeshControl Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
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

About

MeshControl Remote Desktop

Features
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MeshControl lets you see and control the computers managed by your own MeshCentral server, right from your iPhone or iPad. REMOTE DESKTOP BUILT FOR TOUCH - Pointer mode works like a trackpad; touch mode clicks where you tap - Pinch to zoom, two-finger right click, three-finger scroll - Extra key row with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Win, arrows and F1โ€“F12 - Full hardware keyboard, mouse and trackpad support on iPad - Adjustable image quality for slow mobile connections SECURE BY DESIGN - Sign in with a MeshCentral login token or with username and password - Two-step verification with your authenticator app - Credentials stay in the iOS keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID - The app connects only to your server: no accounts, no tracking, no ads NO SERVER YET? A step-by-step guide inside the app shows how to set up a free MeshCentral server on Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker or Raspberry Pi. FREE AND FULL The free version includes remote control with mouse and keyboard. MeshControl Full adds screen selection on multi-monitor computers, the actions menu (Ctrl+Alt+Del, switch window, copy and paste, Task Manager and more) and upcoming features such as file transfer. Full is available as a weekly auto-renewable subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. MeshControl requires a MeshCentral server that allows the app (see the support page). MeshControl is an independent app and is not affiliated with the MeshCentral project. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arksystems.it/meshcontrol/privacy/

Screenshots

CloudDeck4 screens
MeshControl Remote Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

CloudDeck and MeshControl Remote Desktop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CloudDeck sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and MeshControl Remote Desktop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CloudDeck versus MeshControl Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudDeckMeshControl Remote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperXuan ThanhLUCIO ANGELI

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

MeshControl Remote Desktop

Subscriptions1
  • MeshControl Full Weekly$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • MeshControl Full Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is CloudDeck free?
CloudDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshControl Remote Desktop free?
MeshControl Remote Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloudDeck or MeshControl Remote Desktop have ads?
Neither CloudDeck nor MeshControl Remote Desktop shows ads.

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