Comparison

Onshape 3D CAD vs Deckboard PRO

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

Head to head
About

Onshape 3D CAD

A cloud-based 3D CAD platform for professional users to create, edit, and collaborate on designs in real-time from any device. It offers robust parametric modeling tools and seamless data management for teams.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Parametric modeling tools
  • Cloud-based data management
  • Cross-device accessibility
  • Integrated commenting
  • Version control
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Onshape is a full mechanical CAD platform designed for professional users and extended teams. Create, edit, collaborate, and comment in real time with others from any computer or mobile device with an internet connection (free sign-up required). With Onshape’s secure cloud workspace teams can work together from anywhere on any device without the hassles of file management, IT overhead, and license key distribution, helping engineers focus more on doing their best work. Parametric CAD: • Design parts together in Part Studios with a full suite of parametric modeling tools • Create mechanical Assemblies to capture complex motion Ease of Access: • Create, edit, and view from any computer or mobile device (internet connection required) • Begin a project from one device and seamlessly continue from another Collaboration: • Instantly share your CAD data with your teams and partners. Monitor, change, and revoke permissions at any time • Work together with other users and view changes in real-time as they are made • Use Follow mode to see exactly what your teammate sees and add suggestions using Onshape’s built-in commenting tools Data Management: • Maintain a single source of truth for your data, no more sending around or checking in and out of files • Never worry about losing your work, all of your changes are saved automatically • Explore multiple design ideas in parallel and create professional release and approval processes for your designs Onshape for iOS also features Apple Pencil support for more intuitive sketching, navigation, and precise selection. Onshape proudly supports students and educators free of charge and is available free for non-commercial projects in an open-source public work space. Since Onshape is updated every few weeks with dozens of new features and user-requested enhancements, keep an eye out for update notifications from the Apple App Store.

About

Deckboard PRO

Transform your mobile device into a powerful macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with custom shortcuts. Personalize buttons with images and GIFs for an enhanced workflow.

Highlights
  • Custom computer macro shortcuts
  • Launch apps, websites, and folders
  • OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration
  • Multimedia controls
  • Personalize buttons with images/GIFs
  • WiFi connection to PC
Features
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Create custom computer macro shortcuts and launch them through your device, with NO ADS and more buttons on PRO version! No more windows switching to open the folder or website, get Deckboard to simplify them and power up your productivity! If you are an avid streamer, enjoy OBS Studio / Streamlabs OBS integration! Switching scenes and toggling sources easily will make Deckboard your new favourite streaming companion tool! Connect your computer to your device over local WiFi connection by entering IP address or scanning QR code. And don't forget to make your macro buttons truly yours by adding image, text, or animated GIF! IMPORTANT This app required Deckboard desktop server app installed on your computer - Download Deckboard desktop app https://deckboard.app Available macros • OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS control for streaming (OBS Websocket plugin required) • Keyboard key press combination • Opening website • Opening folder • Multimedia controls (play, next track, previous track , etc) • Run program or executable • Post Tweet

Screenshots

Onshape 3D CAD4 screens
Deckboard PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Onshape 3D CAD at Free against Deckboard PRO's $4.99. Onshape 3D CAD also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (419 vs 4). Deckboard PRO's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Onshape 3D CAD is free to download; Deckboard PRO costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onshape 3D CAD holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onshape 3D CAD has 419 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Onshape 3D CAD's written reviews are positive against 60% of Deckboard PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onshape 3D CAD ships an update every 3 weeks, Deckboard PRO every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Onshape 3D CAD versus Deckboard PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnshape 3D CADDeckboard PRO
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.5 (419 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings419 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPTC Inc.Riva Farabi

Customer experience

Onshape 3D CAD

All ratings417 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative46.4%

Deckboard PRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Onshape 3D CAD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Dimensions not visible/editable
  • Rotation/view controls unreliable
  • Unable to create account
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add keyboard shortcuts
  • Improve dimensioning tools
  • Allow private file storage
  • Optimize for iPad/Apple Pencil
  • Provide better documentation/tutorials

Deckboard PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onshape 3D CAD

No in-app purchases

None

Deckboard PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onshape 3D CAD free?
Onshape 3D CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deckboard PRO free?
Deckboard PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onshape 3D CAD or Deckboard PRO?
Onshape 3D CAD is rated higher. Onshape 3D CAD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while Deckboard PRO averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Onshape 3D CAD or Deckboard PRO have ads?
Neither Onshape 3D CAD nor Deckboard PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onshape 3D CAD or Deckboard PRO?
Onshape 3D CAD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deckboard PRO every 3 months. Most recently, Onshape 3D CAD was updated on November 11, 2026 and Deckboard PRO on November 11, 2026.

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