PresentSyncAt a glance
| PPTControl | SlideLynk | PresentSync | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone apps | iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS | iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Android watch | iPhone, Android |
| Computer | Mac, Windows (x64 and ARM64) | Mac, Windows, Linux | Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Connection | Same Wi-Fi (QR pairing) or Bluetooth; previews need Wi-Fi or a hotspot | Same Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot (QR pairing) | Same local network (Wi-Fi or wired) |
| Pointer | Laser pointer and mouse control (Pro) | Virtual laser pointer in the slideshow window (Premium) | Pointer drawn on the computer screen, shown on every connected display |
| Drawing / highlight | Not listed | Not listed | Double-tap highlight; long-press line that fades |
| Speaker notes / previews on phone | Notes (PowerPoint, Keynote) and previews (Pro) | Presenter view with notes and previews (Premium) | No |
| Timer | Not listed | Count-down / count-up (Premium) | No |
| Watch app | Yes | Yes (Pro and up) | No |
| Several presenters | Not listed | Not listed | Yes, own pointer color each (5 devices, 10 on Pro) |
| Price as listed | Free; Pro $4.99/mo, $19.99/yr or $49.99 once (US App Store) | Free (2 sessions a day, 60 min each); Pro $4.99/yr; Premium $19.99/yr | Free tier after a 7-day trial (5 devices, 1 meeting, 30 min of hosting a day); Personal $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr; Pro $11.99/mo or $99.99/yr (Google Play USD reference prices) |
| Account | No account required | No sign-up required | Needed to host |
Prices are in the currency each source shows and are not converted. Features and prices change; check each product's own site before you decide. "Not listed" means we could not find it on that product's own pages, not that it is missing.
Which one fits you
- You want speaker notes and slide previews on your phone, or a watch remote: PPTControl Pro or SlideLynk Premium list them. PresentSync does not show notes or previews.
- You need Bluetooth: PPTControl lists Bluetooth. You present on Linux: SlideLynk lists Linux.
- You want a timer: SlideLynk Premium lists one.
- You need everyone to see the pointer on a TV, LED wall, projector or shared screen, want to draw on the slide, or several people point: PresentSync draws the pointer, highlight and lines on the computer screen itself, and each participant gets their own color.
PresentSync's limits
- PresentSync's limits: the phone and computer must be on the same local network (no Bluetooth, no cellular); hosting needs the desktop app and a PresentSync account; the free tier allows 30 minutes of hosting a day after the 7-day trial; the phone shows no speaker notes or slide preview, and there is no timer or watch app.
- More: comparison with Cliqer and Universal Presenter Remote too.
Sources
- PPTControl: pptcontrol.app and its US App Store listing, checked 2026-11-09. Its site shows prices in the app in local currency; the US App Store lists the USD prices above.
- SlideLynk: slidelynk.com and its pricing page, checked 2026-11-09.
- PresentSync: pricing and product facts.
Common questions
Which is better, PPTControl or SlideLynk?
They are close. PPTControl lists Bluetooth and a lifetime option; SlideLynk lists Linux, a timer and yearly plans. Both put notes and previews on the phone in their paid tiers.
Does PresentSync show speaker notes like PPTControl or SlideLynk?
No. PresentSync's phone is the pointer and the remote; speaker notes and slide previews are not shown on the phone.
When was this comparison checked?
On 2026-11-09, using each product's own website or store page. Prices and features can change.
Checked and last updated 2026-11-09