Best Duet Air alternatives: apps like Duet Air - Remote Desktop

Whether you want more options like Duet Air or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.1(377 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Duet Air

Luna Display by Astro HQ

Hardware enabled second screen

Editor's Choice

4.8😊(4K ratings)

Free

Transform your iPad into a wireless second display for your Mac or PC. This hardware-enabled solution offers low latency and high image quality, supporting touch gestures and Apple Pencil for a seamless extension of your computer's capabilities.

What We Love

🚀 Reliable even when Sidecar is not
🚀 Absolutely magic in every respect
🚀 Headless Mac
👍 Great software
🚀 Really Cool Way to Use IPad with Windows or Mac
🚀 Worth every penny! Quite mind blowing and Liberating!!
🚀 Works with iPad and Mac Mini
🚀 Simply amazing
🚀 GOAT product
👍 It works!
🚀 Game changer app
🚀 Truly sustainable and just so clever- exceeding expectations
🚀 Solid, fast, flexible
🚀 Basically magic 👏
🚀 AMAZING
🚀 Brilliant!
🚀 Incredible - immediate buy
🚀 Brilliant Product
🚀 Amazing so far!
🚀 Brilliant
🚀 Awesome app/product
🚀 Brilliant!!!
🚀 Fantastic!
🚀 Awesome
🚀 Brilliant solution!
🚀 Fantastic for a second screen on the go
🚀 Brilliant device/app
🚀 Absolutely superb
🚀 Positively Great
🚀 Just works
🚀 the way I wanted it
🚀 This thing is incredible.
🚀 Brilliant App
🚀 Amazing tech using with iPad Pro (latest gen 12 in)
🚀 A must have
🚀 Simply put: WOW!
🚀 perfect!
🚀 Simple second monitor support
🚀 Fantastic
🚀 Almost Perfect
🚀 Fantastic
🚀 Fantastic solution!
🚀 Fantastic for a second screen on the go

Room to Improve

🔑 Keyboard Input on screen…
🐛 Constantly begging for a rating
🔑 Nice product if connected by wire
🐛 Cannot right click with pencil
🔑 No full screen on iPadOS 18.2 external displays.
🗑️ Trash
🐛 No Stage Manager Support
🐛 Hardly ever works
🐛 Cannot pair with windows PC
🐛 Very inconsistent and unreliable product
🐛 no support for display only
🔑 No Exclusive Fullscreen Mode?
🗑️ Misleading marketing and predatory subscription model
🐛 Does not work anymore
🔑 Keyboard Input on screen…
🔑 Can't right click with pencil
🐛 No onscreen keyboard

RemotePC Remote Desktop by IDrive Incorporated

Remote Desktop Access

Strong Contender

4.6😐(3.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Access your office or home computers from your iOS device with high-speed, 4K quality remote desktop access. Transfer files, control applications, and collaborate with others remotely.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
💡 Affordable pricing
👍 Reliable remote access
🚀 Responsive performance
👍 Helpful for remote work
👍 Excellent for IT support

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues
🐛 Buggy mobile app
🐛 Compatibility problems
🐛 Unreliable performance
🐛 Poor customer support

spacedesk - USB Display for PC by datronicsoft Technology GmbH

Portable Multi Monitor Display

Worth Considering

EasyCanvas -Graphic tablet App

4.7(2.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Extend your Windows PC's desktop to another device wirelessly or via USB. Use your tablet or phone as a drawing tablet or a portable second monitor for travel and productivity.

More apps like Duet Air

Digitizer app for iPad

Use iPad as a drawing tabletConnect wired or wirelesslySupports Apple Pencil pressure and tilt

Transform your iPad into a drawing tablet for your PC. Use your iPad and Apple Pencil to draw directly in popular creative software like Photoshop and Clip Studio. Enjoy features like palm rejection and pen pressure sensitivity for a natural drawing experience.

free with in-app purchases

(770)

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Drawing tablet for pros

Wireless or USB connectivityCustomizable gesture shortcutsKeyboard support

Transform your iPad into a professional wireless drawing tablet for demanding creative work. Enjoy customizable workspaces, gesture shortcuts, and high-speed connectivity for efficient digital art creation on Mac and PC.

(3.8K)

subscription

Designed for Mac computers

Connect My Computer

Remote Mac control from iOSTrackpad mouse cursor controlModifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

free with in-app purchases

(101)

RealVNC Viewer: Remote Desktop

by RealVNC

Instant remote access to computersControl mouse and keyboard remotelyEnd-to-end session encryption

Access and control your Mac, Windows, or Linux computers remotely from any device. View your desktop, use your keyboard and mouse, and manage files securely with end-to-end encryption. Sync connections across all your devices for seamless access.

(15K)

free

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Remote desktop for VMs

Stream virtual machines remotelySupports Windows, Ubuntu, and moreControl VMs from iOS device

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

(52)

free

Remote desktop for everybody

NoMachine

Remote PC/Mac accessHigh-speed performanceHD video and audio streaming

Access your PC or Mac remotely with lightning-fast speed. Control your computer from anywhere, stream media, play games, and provide support. Seamlessly work with all your files and applications as if you were physically present.

(125)

free

Remote access from anywhere

Avica Remote Desktop

Cross-platform supportMulti-to-multi monitorRemote reboot and shutdown

Access your computers and mobile phones remotely with a secure and seamless connection. Ideal for remote work, IT support, or students, this software offers high performance and user-friendly controls. Enjoy features like multi-monitor support and real-time sound transmission.

free with in-app purchases

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