SIDeck Studio vs Elgato Stream Deck Mobile
Both turn your iPhone into a stream deck — but only one also mixes your per-app audio, runs Streamer.bot, and fires macros over the internet.
SIDeck Studio and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile both turn an iPhone or iPad into a software stream deck for OBS. SIDeck goes further: it mixes your Mac and Windows audio per app, controls Streamer.bot, and fires macros remotely over the internet — all from one app, with no hardware to buy and a genuinely free tier.
How they compare
| Feature | SIDeck StudioLIVE | Stream Deck Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Per-app audio mixer, from your phone | ||
| OBS scenes, sources & hotkeys | ||
| Streamer.bot actions, variables & chat | ||
| Macros over the internet (away from home) | Yes (Pro) | |
| Native iPhone & iPad app | ||
| Push-to-talk / push-to-mute your mic | ||
| Live chat feed (Twitch & Kick) | Yes (Pro) | |
| OBS scene preview on your phone | Yes (Pro) | |
| Multi-step macro sequences | Yes (Pro) | |
| Pricing | Free, Pro $4.99/mo | Free with limits; paid subscription |
Where Elgato Stream Deck Mobile wins
Let's be fair. Elgato has the bigger ecosystem: a deep plugin marketplace, thousands of community icons, and tight integration if you already own Elgato hardware like a Stream Deck or Stream Deck +. If your whole setup is Elgato and you live in their plugin library, Stream Deck Mobile slots in cleanly.
Elgato keeps a free tier with a limited number of keys and puts larger layouts behind a paid subscription (check Elgato for current pricing). For many streamers the free keys are enough — so the real question isn't price, it's what each app can actually control.
Where SIDeck pulls ahead: it's more than a deck
A button grid is the smallest thing SIDeck does. Because it talks to a desktop host on your Mac or Windows PC, it controls things a pure button app can't reach — starting with your audio.
- Per-app audio mixer — set the level of your game, Discord, music and browser independently, and push-to-talk or push-to-mute your mic, right from your phone.
- Streamer.bot — trigger actions, read and set variables, and watch live chat and events without alt-tabbing.
- Remote macros (Pro) — fire macros over the internet when you're away from your LAN, through a secure relay with no port-forwarding.
- OBS scenes, sources, hotkeys, preview and stream/record — the deck part you'd expect, included on the free tier.
One app, four control surfaces
Audio Mixer
Per-app Windows & Mac audio, faders, push-to-talk and push-to-mute.
OBS
Scenes, sources, hotkeys, preview and stream/record toggles.
Streamer.bot
PROActions, variables, live chat and event ticker on your phone.
Remote Macros
PRORun macros over the internet through a secure relay, no port-forwarding.
Which should you pick?
If you only need a grid of buttons and you're already deep in the Elgato ecosystem, Stream Deck Mobile is a fine choice. If you want one phone to also run your audio mix, your Streamer.bot, and remote macros — without buying hardware — SIDeck Studio does more for less. It's free to try, so you can see your own audio channels appear on your phone before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an alternative to Elgato Stream Deck Mobile for iPhone?+
Yes. SIDeck Studio is an iPhone and iPad stream deck that controls OBS, a per-app audio mixer, Streamer.bot and macros from one app, with no hardware required and a free tier.
Can I control per-app audio from my phone with SIDeck?+
Yes. SIDeck's desktop host exposes a per-app audio mixer on Windows and Mac, so you can set each app's level and push-to-talk or push-to-mute your mic from your iPhone. Stream Deck Mobile does not do per-app audio mixing.
Does SIDeck work with OBS like Stream Deck Mobile?+
Yes. SIDeck connects to OBS over WebSocket (OBS 28+) to switch scenes, toggle sources, trigger hotkeys, preview and start or stop your stream — included on the free tier.
How much does SIDeck Studio cost?+
SIDeck is free to download with a usable free tier (two audio channels, six macros and one Custom Mode). Pro is $4.99/month with a 7-day free trial and unlocks more channels, Custom Modes, Streamer.bot and remote macros.
Last updated June 2026