The best stream deck alternatives for iPhone & iPad
Here's the part most roundups skip: the best alternative isn't a cheaper button box — it's the app that also mixes your audio, runs OBS and Streamer.bot, and needs no hardware at all.
The strongest stream deck alternative for iPhone and iPad is a software deck that does more than buttons. SIDeck Studio controls OBS, a per-app audio mixer, Streamer.bot and macros from one app — no hardware, free to start. Touch Portal, Bitfocus Companion and StreamPad each cover part of that; the table below shows how they line up.
Stream deck alternatives, compared
| Feature | SIDeckLIVE | SD Mobile | Touch Portal | Companion | StreamPad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-app audio mixer from your phone | |||||
| Native iPhone & iPad app | |||||
| OBS scene & source control | |||||
| Streamer.bot integration | |||||
| Live chat feed (Twitch & Kick) | Yes (Pro) | ||||
| OBS scene preview on your phone | Yes (Pro) | ||||
| Multi-step macro sequences | Yes (Pro) | ||||
| Remote macros over the internet | Yes (Pro) | ||||
| Works with no extra hardware | |||||
| Free tier |
How to choose
Start with what you actually want to control. If it's only OBS scenes, almost any deck works. If you also want to ride your audio — game vs Discord vs music — from the same phone, the field narrows fast: most decks either ignore audio or route it through a separate desktop tool. That's the gap SIDeck is built around.
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free stream deck alternative for iPhone?+
SIDeck Studio has a genuinely free tier that controls OBS, two audio channels, six macros and a Custom Mode from your iPhone — no hardware and no credit card. Pro ($4.99/month) unlocks more channels, Streamer.bot and remote macros.
Do I need to buy a hardware Stream Deck?+
No. A software deck on your iPhone or iPad covers OBS, audio and macros without spending on hardware. Hardware is worth it mainly for tactile keys and dials; for most streamers a phone app does the job.
Last updated June 2026