Independent Nextcloud Deck client

Nextcloud Deck, native on iPhone and Mac.

An independent client for your own Nextcloud server. Keep boards moving offline, and stay fully native on iPhone and Mac.

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Deckloud board view on iPhone

Works with your existing Nextcloud setup

Use any compatible Nextcloud server or provider. Deckloud signs in with Nextcloud Login Flow v2 and opens the boards you already run.

Self-hosted servers and managed providers
Existing boards, labels, assignees, comments, and attachments
No migration or relay backend in the middle

Get Deckloud

Start on iPhone. Add the macOS companion when your Nextcloud Deck workflow gets wider, heavier, or more Apple-centric.

Deckloud for iPhone

Your existing Nextcloud Deck boards with direct server sync, queue-aware offline resilience, and fast native navigation built for iPhone.

iOS 1.3.7Updated Jul 4, 2026

iOS 16.4 or later

Download on App StoreSee what's new in 1.3.7

Deckloud for macOS

The current 0.7.3 Mac release restores reliable startup and reinstall recovery, with notarized Apple Silicon and Intel downloads.

Desktop 0.7.3Jul 14, 2026

macOS 14 or later · Apple Silicon or Intel Mac

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brew install --cask hweihwang/nextcloud-deck/deck-desktop

Homebrew install is for Apple Silicon. Intel Macs should use the Intel download above.

Built for existing Nextcloud Deck workflows

Everything you need to stay productive on iPhone while keeping your boards on your own Nextcloud.

Boards, stacks, and cards

Manage the same board model you already use in Nextcloud Deck.

Dragging a card between stacks on a Deckloud board

Due dates and reminders

Track deadlines and keep today’s work visible on iPhone.

Focus view listing cards due today

Labels, filters, and search

Find the right card fast across boards, labels, assignees, and text.

Direct Nextcloud sync

Connect to your own server without a relay backend in the middle.

Comments, Markdown, attachments

Keep the context on each card instead of flattening work into a basic todo list.

Offline resilience

Writes queue while you are offline and replay when you are back. Recovery tools stay in the free app.

Free core app. One-time Pro unlock.

Start free, then add capture targets, due reminders, repeat templates, timed Focus, and rich widgets when your Deck workflow needs more speed.

Free

$0

Core board access on iPhone. Your boards stay fully usable, free forever.

  • Boards, stacks, cards, comments, attachments, and search
  • Direct sync to your own Nextcloud server
  • Core offline queue for essential board work
  • macOS companion app available separately

Deckloud Pro

One-time purchase
$39Lifetime, one payment

Unlock saved capture targets, due reminders, repeat templates, timed Focus sessions, and rich widgets without a subscription.

  • Quick Capture targets, templates, due offsets, labels, assignees, and context
  • Due reminders that open cards or the Today queue
  • Repeat templates that create the next card when Deckloud opens
  • Timed Focus sessions and rich iOS widgets with card titles and deep links
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Shared core across iPhone and macOS

  • Same Nextcloud account and board model on iPhone and Mac
  • Direct OCS API integration with no relay backend
  • Board and card content stays on your own server

One Apple workflow, two native apps

Use iPhone when you are away from the desk, and macOS when you need more room to work.

iPhone

  • Touch-first gestures and haptics
  • Optimized for iPhone layouts
  • Secure credentials in iOS Keychain
  • Offline queue with automatic replay
  • Native scrolling and transitions

macOS companion

  • Keyboard shortcuts and fast search
  • Drag-and-drop board management
  • Desktop-sized board overview
  • Menu bar access and auto-updates
  • Homebrew install option

Read by workflow

Each guide is tied to a concrete use case and a matching Deckloud product page, so search intent turns into a clear next step.

Browse all guides

iPhone guide · Apr 8, 2026 · 6 min read

How to use Nextcloud Deck on iPhone

The best iPhone workflow is not a mini desktop. It is quick capture, due work, and board review with direct sync back to your own Nextcloud server.

Mac workflow · Apr 8, 2026 · 5 min read

A better Mac workflow for Nextcloud Deck

The Mac companion matters when your boards get wide, your edits get heavier, and you want a native Apple workflow that still points straight at your own server.

Offline guide · Apr 8, 2026 · 6 min read

How to keep Nextcloud Deck usable with unreliable internet

Serious mobile work depends on trust. You need to know which actions are safe, which ones will replay later, and how to recover cleanly when the connection drops.

Workflow templates

Free Nextcloud Deck board templates with portable JSON.

Quick Capture

A native iPhone capture workflow for links and text.

Troubleshooting

Login, sync, comments, attachments, and recovery checks.

Security model

Direct server sync, Keychain credentials, and no relay backend.

Offline workflow

Queue-aware recovery for Nextcloud Deck on unreliable networks.

Comments on iPhone

Keep card decisions visible with direct Nextcloud sync.

Attachments on iPhone

Set expectations for files, previews, uploads, and offline limits.

Mac keyboard workflow

Use shortcuts, search, and a larger board surface on macOS.

Missing boards

Separate server setup, account, permission, and sync causes.

Self-signed certificates

Fix iPhone trust failures on private Nextcloud servers.

Web vs native iPhone

Compare browser access with capture, offline, and due workflows.

Mobile app options

Compare browser, official app, and native iPhone workflows.

Deck vs Trello

Frame the self-hosted tradeoff against hosted kanban tools.

Changelog

Connect product claims to shipped iPhone and Mac releases.

Organizations

Join research on ABM, MDM, and managed Apple deployment.

Release notes

What shipped, when it shipped, and how the iPhone and desktop apps are evolving.

iPhone releases

The main Deckloud product track on the App Store.

v1.3.7Jul 4, 2026
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Duplicated boards open reliably after sync finishes, so copied projects, cards, and lists are ready without a blank-board detour.

Full notes and history
  • Duplicated boards open reliably after sync finishes, so copied projects, cards, and lists are ready without a blank-board detour.
  • Board filters, card editing, board menus, settings sheets, Quick Capture, and card controls handle real Nextcloud Deck server edge cases more reliably.
  • Search, Focus, widgets, accessibility, and large board views get targeted polish for calmer daily planning.
v1.3.6Jun 17, 2026

Duplicated boards now open reliably after sync finishes, so copied projects, cards, and lists are ready without a blank-board detour.

v1.3.5Jun 8, 2026

Deckloud 1.3.5 makes daily board work quieter, faster, and easier to trust on iPhone.

v1.3.4May 30, 2026

Deckloud 1.3.4 makes board, list, and card creation more dependable on real Nextcloud Deck servers.

v1.3.3May 28, 2026

Deckloud 1.3.3 makes sync problems easier to understand with clearer route/API fallback guidance and safer support diagnostics from Home and Settings.

+8 older releases.

Desktop companion releases

macOS companion builds, packaging work, and bigger-screen updates.

v0.7.3Jul 14, 2026
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Deckloud desktop 0.7.3 supersedes early 0.7.2 builds with the corrected macOS startup and reinstall recovery path.

Full notes and history
  • Deckloud desktop 0.7.3 supersedes early 0.7.2 builds with the corrected macOS startup and reinstall recovery path.
  • Existing local workspaces open immediately after reinstall while the server refresh continues in the background.
  • Dock reopen crashes and stale webview cache failures that could leave an empty window are repaired.
v0.6.0Jun 8, 2026

Deckloud desktop 0.6.0 ships the companion update for iPhone 1.3.6 and the latest shared sync-noise cleanup.

v0.5.9May 29, 2026

Deckloud desktop 0.5.9 ships the shared create-replay hardening for board, list, and card creation.

v0.5.8May 28, 2026

Deckloud desktop 0.5.8 refreshes the in-app iPhone companion messaging for the live 1.3.3 mobile release.

v0.5.7May 25, 2026

Deckloud desktop 0.5.7 hardens startup, updater bootstrap, and packaged Mac runtime behavior for the current desktop app.

+22 older releases in Deckloud history.

Privacy

Privacy-first, without the marketing fog.

Deckloud connects straight to your Nextcloud server. No relay backend sits between your boards and your devices.

Direct to your server

Board and card content syncs directly with your own Nextcloud instance.

Privacy-limited diagnostics

No ad SDKs, no tracking pixels, no relay backend, and product diagnostics stay limited.

Platform-native security

Credentials stay in iOS Keychain and macOS Keychain.

Independent and transparent

Deckloud is an independent client and is not affiliated with Nextcloud GmbH.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers before you connect your server.

Is Deckloud an official Nextcloud app?
No. Deckloud is an independent client and is not affiliated with Nextcloud GmbH. It works with the Deck app on your existing Nextcloud server.
Does the free app stay free?
Yes. Boards, stacks, cards, comments, attachments, search, direct sync, and the core offline queue are free and stay free. Pro is an optional one-time unlock for automation features.
Which servers work with Deckloud?
Any compatible Nextcloud server with the Deck app enabled, self-hosted or from a managed provider. Deckloud signs in with Nextcloud Login Flow v2 and talks directly to your server.
Does Deckloud work offline?
Core board actions queue while you are offline and replay when the connection returns, with recovery tools included in the free app.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Deckloud Pro is a one-time $39 purchase that stays yours. Restore it on new devices with your Apple account; refunds are handled by Apple through the App Store.