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TouchDeck vs Deckboard

Deckboard is a simple, inexpensive macro pad for phones and tablets that works with Windows, Mac and Linux. TouchDeck is made for the Mac, with decks that follow the app in front, decks built from your apps' menus, and dials, sliders and a jog wheel.

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Side by side

TouchDeckDeckboard
Needs on the computerThe free TouchDeck for Mac appThe Deckboard desktop server
ComputersMacWindows, Mac and Linux
Phones and tabletsiPhone, iPad, iPhone DuoiPhone, iPad and Android
ControlsKeys, rotary dials, sliders, jog wheelButtons
Per-app boardsBuilt in: follows the app in frontNot that we could find
Decks from an app's menusYes, from any Mac appNot that we could find
IntegrationsShortcuts, apps, links, media, macOS Shortcuts, workflowsShortcuts, apps, websites, media, OBS
Price7-day trial, then monthly or one-time LifetimeFree basic version; PRO is a low one-time purchase

What TouchDeck does differently

  • Automatic app switching, built in: the deck follows the app in front on your Mac with no rules to write
  • Decks from native Mac menus: pick any Mac app and TouchDeck reads the shortcuts from its menu bar and builds a deck (how it works)
  • Dials, sliders and a jog wheel alongside keys, with haptic clicks on iPhone
  • Local Wi-Fi only: your device talks straight to your Mac, encrypted end to end, after a four-digit pairing code
  • No account: nothing to sign up for; decks back up to your own iCloud
  • Layouts for each screen: iPhone, both screens of iPhone Duo, and every iPad size
TouchDeck on iPhone: keys with the icons of Mac apps, and Brightness and Volume dials

When Deckboard is the better pick

  • You need Windows, Linux or Android
  • You want the lowest possible price
  • You control OBS directly from your deck
  • A grid of buttons is all you need

Questions

Does Deckboard switch boards by app?

We couldn't find a built-in option for it in Deckboard's listings and changelogs. TouchDeck does it by default.

Why is TouchDeck more expensive?

It does more on a Mac: decks from app menus, automatic switching, dials, sliders and a jog wheel, layouts for iPhone Duo and iPad, and encrypted pairing. You can try it free for 7 days.

Can I try both?

Yes. They don't interfere with each other.

What does TouchDeck 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.

Related

Deckboard is a trademark of its owner. TouchDeck is not affiliated with Deckboard. Details about other apps are from their public store listings and help pages as of November 2026 and may have changed; check their sites for current features and prices.