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PhoneDeck - iPhone Mac controller – no hardware needed
For Mac users: PhoneDeck turns your iPhone into a customizable controller for apps, media, and shortcuts so you control your Mac without hardware.
Built by Vansh Parihar
Productivity Free
Visit website → Upvotes · 230
In category: #469 of 1796 · ProductivityTrending this week: #423 of 1796 · Productivity
PhoneDeck is a Product Hunt listing on Launch Llama with 230 total upvotes, founded by Vansh Parihar who joined in Jul 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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Vansh Parihar (Joined Jul 2026)
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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
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Key Features
- Launch apps on your Mac from iPhone tiles
- Control Mac volume, brightness, media, and keyboard backlight
- Organize unlimited pages of custom app tiles
- Connect automatically over Wi-Fi with no pairing required
Use Cases
- Content creators who need to switch between OBS, browser, and chat instantly
- Developers who want to stay in flow state without reaching for the mouse
- Users who want a clean desk without extra hardware
Pricing
Free forever with no subscription required.
Verdict
In the competitive ios space, PhoneDeck stands out as a solid option. With 230 upvotes from the Launch Llama community, it's clearly resonating with founders. You already own a StreamDeck. If for mac users: phonedeck turns your iphone into a customizable controller for apps, media, and shortcuts so you control your mac without hardware is a priority for your team, it's worth giving PhoneDeck a closer look.
FAQ
What is PhoneDeck?
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
What are the key features of PhoneDeck?
PhoneDeck includes: • Launch apps on your Mac from iPhone tiles • Control Mac volume, brightness, media, and keyboard backlight • Organize unlimited pages of custom app tiles • Connect automatically over Wi-Fi with no pairing required • Trigger keyboard shortcuts and system controls from iPhone
What can I use PhoneDeck for?
• Content creators who need to switch between OBS, browser, and chat instantly • Developers who want to stay in flow state without reaching for the mouse • Users who want a clean desk without extra hardware
How much does PhoneDeck cost?
Free forever with no subscription required.
What category does PhoneDeck belong to?
PhoneDeck is listed under iOS, Mac, Productivity on Launch Llama.
How do I get started with PhoneDeck?
Click the "Visit Website" button on this page to go directly to PhoneDeck. You can also upvote and leave a review to help other founders discover it.
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