Nextcloud Deck mobile apps,
compared for iPhone and Android.
Four ways to use Nextcloud Deck on a phone: Deckloud, Next Deck, the Android Deck app, and the browser. Pick by platform first, then by what you do on the phone.
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Fast shortlist
Deckloud.
iPhone, iPad, and Android phones, plus a desktop app. A free core with an optional Pro, direct server sync, an offline queue, and a Gantt timeline.
Next Deck.
A paid client for iPhone and iPad, open source under AGPL-3.0. It moves cards by drag and drop and has a local board that works without a server.
Android Deck app.
The established Android client for Nextcloud Deck: free and open source, on F-Droid and Google Play.
Browser or deck NG.
Works anywhere as a fallback, with more friction on small screens and none of the native Apple features.
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Side by side
Every option works with your own server, and none of them moves your data.
| Deckloud | Next Deck | Android Deck app | Browser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, and Android phones, plus a desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux | iPhone and iPad; also Mac (as the iPad app) and Apple Vision | Android | Anything with a browser |
| Price | Free core, optional Pro | Paid app, open source | Free, open source | Free |
| Offline editing | Queue and replay | Local board, fully offline | Offline support | None |
| Distribution | App Store, Google Play, Homebrew (Mac) | App Store | F-Droid, Google Play | Your server |
| Standout | Gantt timeline, iPad kanban columns, board import and export, Capture, Focus, widgets, Mac pairing, repeating cards, Smart Capture | Drag and drop between columns, local board | Established Android companion | Full admin features |
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What matters more than the app name
Check how each option handles direct server sync, credential storage, comments, attachments, due dates, labels, assignees, markdown, offline work, and maintenance. Changes should stay ordinary Nextcloud Deck data.
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Where Deckloud is different
Deckloud stays a client for your Deck server. It adds iPad kanban columns with drag and drop, a Gantt timeline over Deck's dates, an offline queue, and Quick Capture. It imports Deck JSON and exports Deck JSON and CSV. It also has reminders, Focus sessions, templates, and widgets on iPhone and iPad.
FAQ
Practical questions
Is Deckloud an official Nextcloud app?
No. Deckloud is independent and not affiliated with Nextcloud GmbH. It connects to your Nextcloud server through the normal server APIs, and your boards stay there.
Should I use Deckloud or Next Deck?
Compare your devices and the price. Deckloud runs on iPhone and iPad from iOS 16.4, on Android, and on desktop, with a free core and an optional Pro. Next Deck is a paid app for Apple devices that needs iOS 26.2, and its code is open source.
Does Deckloud replace the Android Deck app?
It can, but you do not have to switch. Deckloud for Android on Google Play has the Gantt timeline, Smart Capture, repeating cards, and board import and export. Both apps work on the same boards, so you can run them side by side.
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