CloudDeck vs MeshControl Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CloudDeck
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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 โข Instant rent & reconnect โข Smooth H.264 streaming console โข Free play minutes via rewarded ads โข VIP / hour packs for longer sessions โข 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
MeshControl Remote Desktop
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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 F1โF12 - 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | CloudDeck | MeshControl Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xuan Thanh | LUCIO ANGELI |
In-app purchases
CloudDeck
- 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
MeshControl Remote Desktop
- MeshControl Full Weekly$0.997 Days
- MeshControl Full Lifetime$17.99
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