A Stream Deck alternative that uses the iPhone or iPad you own
If you want Stream Deck-style keys for your Mac without buying another device, TouchDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into one. It's a good fit if you work on a Mac and want dials, sliders and decks that follow your apps. If you need physical buttons or Windows, hardware is the better choice.
Why people choose TouchDeck instead
- No hardware to buy, carry or find desk space for
- Rotary dials, sliders and a frame-by-frame jog wheel, not just keys
- Decks built from the shortcuts in any Mac app's own menus
- The deck switches by itself to match the app in front
- Works on iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, each with its own layout
When a hardware Stream Deck is the better choice
We'd rather you buy the right thing. Choose dedicated hardware if:
- You want physical keys you can press without looking
- You use Windows, or both Windows and a Mac
- You rely on deep plugin integrations, such as scene control in streaming software
- You want a device that is always on your desk and never needs charging
What you can put on a TouchDeck key
Any keyboard shortcut, an app, a website, media and volume controls, brightness, screenshots, Mission Control, a macOS Shortcut, or a workflow that runs several of these one after another.
Questions
Is TouchDeck made by Elgato?
No. TouchDeck is an independent app made by Ritesh Sethia in India. It isn't affiliated with Elgato or Corsair.
Can TouchDeck run Stream Deck plugins?
No. TouchDeck presses shortcuts, opens apps and links, controls media, volume and brightness, and runs macOS Shortcuts. It doesn't use Stream Deck plugins.
Does it work with streaming apps?
Yes, through their keyboard shortcuts: set a hotkey in the streaming app and put it on a key. There is no direct integration beyond shortcuts.
What does it cost?
Free for 7 days, then $3.99 a month or $79.99 once for Lifetime (₹199 or ₹3,999 in India). One plan covers all your iPhones and iPads. The Mac app is free.