Comparison

Hyper Controller vs CyberDeck for Companion

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

Head to head
About

Hyper Controller

Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Hyperdecks
  • Ethernet connection
  • No computer required
  • Clip naming
  • Group clip naming
  • Load clips via list
  • HDD slot changing
Features
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.

About

CyberDeck for Companion

Control BitFocus Companion over Wi-Fi with a Stream Deck-like interface on iOS. Import your button configurations to manage titles, images, and colors. Offers enhanced control and customization for your streaming setup.

Highlights
  • Control BitFocus Companion over WiFi
  • Stream Deck-like interface
  • Import button configurations
  • Display button titles, images, and colors
  • Invert page control direction
  • Toggle topbar visibility
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CyberDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a button surface for Bitfocus Companion. If you run Companion on a Mac or PC to drive OBS, video switchers, lighting consoles, audio mixers, or anything else Companion supports, you can press those buttons from your phone. Setup takes seconds. No config files. CyberDeck auto-discovers your Companion server using mDNS, or you can enter the host and port manually. The connection persists across launches and reconnects automatically if it drops. Connection status lives in a rail at the top of the screen: name, address, and live state, with retry and switching one tap away. What you get free: - Live button surface that mirrors any Companion page - Touch presses send to Companion instantly - Page navigation drives Companion page changes - The screen stays awake while you're connected (can be turned off) - PIN pad for locked surfaces - Diagnostics view with a shareable event log - Dark, light, and system theme; optional haptic feedback The Full Version (one-time in-app purchase) unlocks: - Operator Roles. Build a role, a chosen set of buttons and variables, and publish it to someone on your crew. They run it on DeckHand, the operator app, paired over your local network with a QR code or a 6-character code. They get exactly that surface and nothing else. See who is connected, push updates when the role changes, and revoke access when the show is over. - Custom Dashboards. Pull the buttons you use most from any Companion pages into one screen. Each cell can be a button or a rotary encoder. - Multi-connection switching. Configure multiple Companion servers and switch between them with a tap. DeckHand is a separate app for the operator you hand a role to. It shows only the role you published, nothing else, so anyone on the crew can run their part without touching your Companion setup. Look for DeckHand for CyberDeck on the App Store. Rotary encoders: touch and hold an encoder cell, then drag vertically to rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise. Same gesture on the live surface and inside Custom Dashboards. V1 owners: you're already grandfathered. The Full Version unlocks automatically the first time you launch v2 on the same Apple ID that bought v1. No re-purchase, no setup. Support and bug reports: support@cyberdeckapp.com. The Settings > Diagnostics view has a Share button that exports the event log; attach it if you're hitting a connection or subscription issue.

Screenshots

CyberDeck for Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyper Controller at none against CyberDeck for Companion's 4. Hyper Controller also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. CyberDeck for Companion sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hyper Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hyper Controller against 5.0 for CyberDeck for Companion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, CyberDeck for Companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hyper Controller versus CyberDeck for Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper ControllerCyberDeck for Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke IrvineUpload Studio Ltd.

Customer experience

Hyper Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CyberDeck for Companion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

Hyper Controller

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CyberDeck for Companion

One-time4
  • Buy Coffee$1.99
  • Buy Lunch$4.99
  • Buy Dinner$9.99
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  • Unlock full version$14.99

Questions

Is Hyper Controller free?
Hyper Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CyberDeck for Companion free?
CyberDeck for Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyper Controller or CyberDeck for Companion?
Hyper Controller and CyberDeck for Companion are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Hyper Controller or CyberDeck for Companion have ads?
Neither Hyper Controller nor CyberDeck for Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Controller or CyberDeck for Companion?
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and CyberDeck for Companion monthly. Most recently, Hyper Controller was updated on June 24, 2026 and CyberDeck for Companion on September 22, 2026.

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