PhoneDeck
Turn your iPhone into a free Mac controller
PhoneDeck launched on July 4, 2026 with 259 votes, #118 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.
In plain words
PhoneDeck transforms an iPhone into a customizable Mac controller without requiring additional hardware or subscriptions. The application enables users to manage media controls, launch applications, and create custom buttons directly from their iPhone screen. Designed for Mac users seeking streamlined control options, PhoneDeck operates immediately after download with minimal configuration. The tool was developed by a solo creator and functions as a free alternative to dedicated control hardware.
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You already own a StreamDeck. It's your iPhone. PhoneDeck turns your iPhone into a fully customizable Mac controller, media controls, app launcher, custom buttons, all on your phone's screen. No hardware. No subscription. Free. Built by a solo developer in 7 days because I needed it myself. Works out of the box. No setup headaches. Download Now: Phonedeck.io
PhoneDeck turns your iPhone into a powerful wireless Mac controller. Custom app tiles, volume, brightness, media keys — no StreamDeck needed. Free. Requires iOS 17+ and macOS 14+.
Your iPhone is already a controller. PhoneDeck just turns it on. One tap. Free, forever. Update Mac and iPhone to v1.4 to use keyboard shortcuts. Everything else works across versions. Swipe between pages. Tap any tile to launch an app on your Mac instantly. Lay it flat and tiles rotate with it. Manage pages, apps, and system controls. Drag tiles, set up workspaces, watch your iPhone mirror live. The Mac app organises your apps into pages. Your iPhone shows the tiles. Tap one — the app opens instantly on your Mac. The hardware is already in your pocket. Or charging on your desk. You paid for it years ago. Pages, drag & drop, a full app library, live preview. Everything your workflow needs,…from phonedeck.io
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