Comparison

Crayon vs SIDeck Studio

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

Head to head
About

Crayon

Easily build and update a professional website using photos, text, and maps. Modify content directly on the live site. Ideal for businesses, groups, hobbies, and personal projects.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • On-the-spot editing
  • Photo and text arrangement
  • Contact forms and questionnaires
  • Integrated maps
  • HTML code support (paid)
  • Custom domain support (paid)
Features
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You can create a fully-fledged website and update it with simple operations. Complete the website just by arranging the selected photos, text and maps. You can tap the portion you want to modify or revise while viewing the website and change it on the spot. You can make these websites for stores, companies, groups, unions as well as websites for your hobbies. Many websites are created under the "Free plan", however if you upgrade to the "Paid plan", you will be able to utilize many useful functions. You can also use your own domain. -------------- We recently celebrated our second anniversary. Thank you to all of you. We are getting approximately 6000 new users monthly. -------------- [How to create a website] Arrange the parts and create a website. When writing any text, just place the text parts and set the sentences in those parts. Select font color, background color, font size and design. A screen is also simple to make. When you want to post photos, just select the photo parts and photos taken with your smartphone. Trimming (cutting) and rotation can be done after selecting a photo. You can change the order, or replicate and delete parts that you have placed. [Recommendations] ◊ Contact You can receive queries and contacts from users who are viewing your website. You can use it as an application form for products and services as well. You can easily change and add the input form and use it as a questionnaire as well. ◊ Phone number You can set a phone call button. This is useful in case of contact by phone. ◊ Slideshow You can display multiple images in a specific order. Recommended to use this on the HOME page to make it better. ◊ Map You can easily add a map (GoogleMAP). It is a highly functional map where you can zoom-in/ zoom-out and move with your fingers. ◊ HTML (Paid plan) This part is for advanced users who can write HTML code. You can place a blog part such as Twitter's timeline. [Free plan] With this plan, you can use our service for free. Most websites are available on the "Free plan". [Paid plan](Light) This plan offers you the use of multiple images and pages. You can write HTML code on your own and you can also use Google Analytics. The amount will vary by country. Paid plan subscriptions purchased in-app renew Every 3 months depending. Paid plans are priced at $39.99USD 3 months (pricing may vary in countries other than the U.S.). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. [Own domain] If you change to "Paid plan", you can set already owned domains. You can choose a domain by yourself. [Future version-up] We are planning to add many more functions and designs, and improve usability of the management screen. Terms of service https://crayonsite.e-shops.jp/kiyaku_en.html privacy policy https://crayonsite.e-shops.jp/privacy_en.html

About

SIDeck Studio

Transform your mobile device into a powerful wireless control panel for your PC. Manage audio, control streaming software, and execute custom commands with responsive haptic feedback. Streamline your content creation workflow without additional hardware.

Highlights
  • Per-app audio mixing
  • OBS Studio remote control
  • Streamer.bot integration
  • Custom macro engine
  • Customizable deck layouts
  • Zero-config Wi-Fi pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a premium wireless stream deck and audio mixer — no expensive hardware, no clutter, no clipboard of cables. SIDeck Studio gives live streamers, content creators, and gamers full control of their Windows PC or Mac from across the room, over your local Wi-Fi network. Mix audio per app, command OBS, and fire off custom macros — all with smooth Taptic Engine haptics and sub-100ms response. WHY SIDECK STUDIO • Per-App Audio Mixer — Slide independent volume for Discord, Spotify, browsers, and games. Bypass system limits and balance every source in real time, with physical haptic feedback. • OBS Studio Remote — Switch scenes, start and stop your stream, and show or hide audio and video sources instantly. Your whole broadcast, one tap away. • Streamer.bot Control — Trigger your Streamer.bot actions, subscribe to live global variables, roll and clear on-stream credits, post saved quotes to chat, and watch a live event feed of follows, subs, raids, and cheers — right from your deck. • Custom Macro Engine — Launch apps, run shell scripts, capture screenshots, adjust brightness, empty the trash, and more. Build the exact controls you need. • Build Your Own Deck — Drag, drop, and arrange buttons, faders, and status tiles into custom layouts that fit the way you work. • Zero-Config Pairing — Install the free desktop host, scan the QR code, and you're connected over a secure local WebSocket. No accounts, no IP addresses to type. DESIGNED FOR CREATORS • Real-time local protocol with under 100ms latency • Immersive haptics powered by Apple's Taptic Engine • Runs entirely on your local network — no subscription or login required for local control • Native right-to-left support with a premium Arabic layout • Lightweight desktop companion that tucks into your system tray HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free SIDeck Studio host app on your PC or Mac. 2. Open it and show the secure connection QR code. 3. Open SIDeck Studio on your iPhone or iPad, scan, and take control. Requires the free desktop companion app on a PC or Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Streamer.bot features require Streamer.bot running on a Windows PC.

Screenshots

Crayon4 screens
SIDeck Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIDeck Studio at 5.0 against Crayon's 3.0. SIDeck Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Crayon's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Crayon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SIDeck Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SIDeck Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crayon ships an update every 3 months, SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crayon versus SIDeck Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrayonSIDeck Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNext Hands Co., Ltd.Osama Hasan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crayon

Subscriptions2
  • Light$7.991 Month
  • ライトプラン$24.993 Months
None

SIDeck Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crayon free?
Crayon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIDeck Studio free?
SIDeck Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crayon or SIDeck Studio?
SIDeck Studio is rated higher. Crayon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SIDeck Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crayon or SIDeck Studio have ads?
Neither Crayon nor SIDeck Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crayon or SIDeck Studio?
Crayon ships an update every 3 months, and SIDeck Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crayon was updated on October 14, 2026 and SIDeck Studio on October 1, 2026.

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