# Air Display — An extra monitor for your Mac

> iOS device as a wireless or wired external display for Mac. (iPhone/iPad app by Avatron LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-display/id967502646 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Avatron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476429917)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 248 App Store ratings · 201 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-display/id967502646/reviews.md

## What is Air Display?

Air Display turns your iOS screen into a wireless (or wired) display for your Mac.

“Whether you’re a MacBook owner with an occasionally need to expand the desktop while on the road or a Mac Pro user who can never have enough screens, Air Display 3 is a cost-effective way to add up to four displays using devices you already own.” —Macworld

“You have a bunch of different options to turn your iPad into a second display, but we prefer Air Display as the easiest option.” — Lifehacker

Increase your productivity with extra screen real estate, or mirror your Mac computer display to your iOS device. (Sorry Windows users, Air Display is just for Macs.)

For best results, connect via USB for buttery smooth graphics performance.

Air Display has two components: this iOS app and a separate free host app that you install on your Mac.

KEY FEATURES

Wi-Fi or USB — You can connect wirelessly. And for even faster, more reliable performance, you can connect your iOS device and Mac via the USB charging cable.
Pressure Sensitivity — Use an Apple Pencil, a third-party pressure-sensitive pen, or even your finger to draw or paint into pressure-aware Mac apps like Photoshop and Motion.
Teleprompter Mode — Air Display can flip your screen horizontally or vertically for use with a teleprompter.
Pinch Zoom — Zoom in to magnify the screen. This is especially useful when drawing or painting details.
Multiple Monitors — Air Display connects up to 4 iPads simultaneously for powerful multi-monitor configurations.
HiDPI — Choose Normal, Retina, or HiDPI resolution to suit your taste.
Keyboard — Type using Air Display's built-in keyboard or any Bluetooth keyboard.
Touch Gestures — You can control your Mac with intuitive iOS gestures: tap or drag to operate the mouse or tap with two fingers to right-click.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Host: macOS 10.8 and above (macOS 10.13.4–10.13.6 is not supported), but latest features require a host on 10.10+
• Windows is not supported
• For wired connection: Lightning-to-USB or USB-C charging cable
• For wireless connection: both Mac and iOS device(s) must be on the same Wi-Fi network

RAVING PRESS

— 7 Must-Have Productivity Apps for iPad, ZDNet
— 50 Must-Have iPad Apps, TIME
— App of the Week, Accounting Today
— 100 Best iPad Apps, PCMag.com

## Key features

- Wireless or USB connection
- Pressure sensitivity support
- Teleprompter mode
- Pinch zoom
- Multiple monitor support (up to 4)
- HiDPI resolution options
- Touch gestures for Mac control

## What do users think of Air Display?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Useful secondary display
- 👍 Reliable USB connection
- 💡 Turns iPad into a second screen

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lacks clear instructions
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with newer macOS and iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes MacBook on startup
- Disconnects frequently when using wireless
- Distorts screen resolutions and mirroring

**Most requested features**

- Support for higher resolutions on newer iPads
- More customization options for display settings
- Improved wireless performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 201)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-display/id967502646/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Anachronistic app

*2024-11-22, version 3.4.4*

No support for Apple Silicon after half a decade. Website stopped updating copyright after 2022. Completely worthless old app from a different era from a dev who doesn’t give a damn anymore.

### 2/5 — Not good

*2024-03-17, version 3.4.4*

I downloaded to connect to windows but It wasn't compatible with windows. Disappointed. Would like a refund

### 1/5 — Doesn't work on latest MacOS

*2024-01-21, version 3.4.4*

My MacBook runs Sonoma 14.2.1 and this fails to connect. Also my emails to Avatron tech support were not answered. I don't know if this company is in business any more, they don't seem to update theirvsoftware to keep it compatible with latest OS, so beware.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with new MacBooks

*2023-11-30, version 3.4.4*

I downloaded this app thinking the reviews looked great. I have a MacBook that is about 2 years old and an iPad that is 5 years old. The app doesn’t work at all and it asks me to connect via a USB which has NOT existed on Macs for five years. 

I find it shocking that Apple allows an app this out of date to be sold on the App Store.

### 1/5 — Does not work on new OS

*2023-11-27, version 3.4.4*

App will not work on new iBook pro OS

### 1/5 — Try Something Else

*2023-11-22*

I should have noticed the last review and updates were 3 years ago. Otherwise they will indeed take your money. As for whether the app will work, if it does then you are lucky. If it doesn’t then you’ll be like me. There’s no support or anything remotely close to online resources to help you troubleshoot or fix the problem. 3 years ago they said Apple’s updates were the limitation. But despite doing the necessary permissions the app just doesn’t work. This is a ghost town. Abandoned and uninhabited. I wouldn’t advise. Stay away. 
Try Easy Canvas or something more up to date.

### 1/5 — I need a refund. Promptly.

*2023-08-13*

I just got my iPad Air and a MacBook Pro, and I have been trying to figure out how to pair the two together and this is by far the worst application I’ve attempted to set up. Only AFTER I bought the app and had some random “video drivers” downloaded onto my MacBook did I find out that my MacBook isn’t even compatible with this program. So it won’t even work. I would like to say I need a refund, but from the sounds of these other reviews, I don’t believe I will be getting one.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with M1 Macs

*2023-07-05, version 3.4.4*

Please update or refund.

### 5/5 — Superbly Functional

*2023-04-23, version 3.0.3*

This app works great... Made my iPad 2 a functional 3rd display.  Excellent!

### 1/5 — Not compatible with M1 Mac

*2022-12-03*

If you search for this app not compatible with M1 Macs is no where to be found unless you dig for it. Complete scam. That should be up front. Contacted costumer support and have not heard anything back. No refund yet. Maybe a good product 2 years ago but if they do not plan on updating to support current apple products why are they acting like they work on current apple products? Waste of money. To be continued.

## Frequently asked questions about Air Display

### What does Air Display do?

Air Display allows you to use your iOS device's screen as an extra wireless or wired display for your Mac computer. It helps increase productivity by providing additional screen real estate or allows you to mirror your Mac's display onto your iOS device.

### What are the key features of Air Display?

Key features include connecting via Wi-Fi or USB for performance, pressure sensitivity for drawing apps, teleprompter mode, pinch zoom, support for up to four simultaneous monitors, HiDPI resolution options, and intuitive touch gestures for controlling your Mac.

### How much does Air Display cost?

Based on the provided information, Air Display is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices and operating systems are compatible with Air Display?

Air Display is designed for Mac computers running macOS 10.8 and above (with some limitations on specific versions). It requires an iOS device and a compatible charging cable for wired connections. Windows is not supported.

### What are common use cases for Air Display?

Common use cases include expanding your desktop for increased productivity, using your iPad as a drawing tablet with pressure sensitivity in apps like Photoshop, or setting up a teleprompter using the device's screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.4 — 2020-07-18

• Display streaming is dramatically faster.
• Cursor motion is buttery smooth again now.

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### 3.4.3 — 2020-07-17

• Display streaming is dramatically faster, especially when connected via Wi-Fi.
• Cursor motion is buttery smooth again now.

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### 3.4.2 — 2020-07-14

• Added more resolutions for different Mac displays.
• Fixed some minor bugs.
• To enjoy the new features and bug fixes, please update the Air Display Host software on your Mac.

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### 3.4.1 — 2020-06-26

• Added more resolutions for different Mac displays.
• Fixed some minor bugs.
• To enjoy the new features and bug fixes, please update the Air Display Host software to version 3.4 on your Mac. This host update also corrects a bug related to macOS screen-capture permissions.

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### 3.4 — 2020-06-12

• A new Teleprompter Mode flips the screen horizontally or vertically, for use with a teleprompter. Now you can look right into the camera in Zoom meetings and while recording podcasts.
• Better resolution matching means the Air Display drivers should no longer choose the wrong resolution for some iPads and iPhones.
• Now the Mac host's menubar icon indicates when a software update is available.
• This version fixes a number of small bugs.
• To enjoy the new features and bug fixes, please update the Air Display Host software to version 3.4 on your Mac.

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