# Macro Deck

> Companion app for Macro Deck 2 open source macro pad

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suchbyte.macrodeck](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suchbyte.macrodeck)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.suchbyte.macrodeck`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Manuel Mayer
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 208,864
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (531 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-17
- **First published:** 2021-11-06
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suchbyte.macrodeck)
- **Website:** [https://macro-deck.app](https://macro-deck.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://macrodeck.org/privacy](https://macrodeck.org/privacy)

## Description

**Macro Deck 2 Companion App**

Macro Deck is an open source companion app designed to transform your smartphone, tablet, or any touchscreen device into a versatile macro pad. This tool works perfectly with the Macro Deck 2 PC application, enabling users to automate complex tasks for gaming, streaming, content creation, and more using an internet browser.

Key features include robust plugin support, customizable icon packs, a web client interface, and a built-in package manager to download plugins and icons easily. Additionally, Macro Deck offers advanced capabilities such as multiple profiles, unlimited folders, logic and global variables, and a vibrant Discord community for support and collaboration. This app is the perfect solution for those looking to enhance productivity and workflow with an intuitive, customizable macro pad experience.

## Rankings

- #155,823 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.suchbyte.macrodeck.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Macro Deck is praised for its flexibility, affordability, and reliability as a stream deck alternative, especially since it allows repurposing old devices and supports plugin customization. However, users commonly face challenges with insufficient documentation, connection problems with PCs and streaming software, lack of multiple profile support, and concerns over screen burn-in and battery consumption. Despite these issues, it remains a highly recommended open-source tool with significant potential.

### Pros

- Highly customizable and flexible, suitable for various uses including gaming and streaming.
- Cost-effective alternative to physical stream deck devices, saving money.
- Works reliably with minimal delays in button response.
- Open source nature encourages plugin development and community contributions.
- Allows repurposing of old devices as macro decks, adding value to otherwise unused hardware.

### Cons

- Lack of sufficient documentation makes setup and troubleshooting difficult.
- Connection issues occur with PC, OBS, and other integrations, sometimes causing crashes.
- No support for multiple profiles limits advanced usage.
- No option to adjust app background or prevent screen burn-in, leading to concerns about AMOLED displays.
- High battery usage and device heating on some phones, impacting usability.

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