Best apps like HDMI

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated October 2026

HDMI is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to HDMI

HDMI Monitor - Video Capture#1
3.1😞(123 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into a full-screen wired video monitor. Stream video and audio directly from HDMI sources using a capture card, perfect for gaming consoles, cameras, or computers when a traditional screen isn't available.

What We Love

  • ✅ Works as advertised when properly configured
  • 🎮 Enables using devices as external monitors
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 🔌 Plug and play functionality
  • 💰 One-time purchase option available (Mac)
  • 📱 Supports multiple display resolutions
  • 👍 Good customer support responsiveness

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Audio issues are widespread and persistent
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with weekly subscriptions
  • ❌ Doesn't work reliably across devices
  • 🖥️ Incompatible with many Mac models
  • ⚫ Black screen display problems
  • 🎯 No settings or configuration options
  • 📵 Intrusive upgrade prompts interrupt usage
  • 🆓 Free version severely limited with constant ads
  • 📚 Lack of documentation and user guidance
  • 🎬 High latency issues for gaming
  • 🔄 Requires system-level audio configuration workaround
HDMI Monitor - Orion#2

HDMI Monitor - Orion by Lux Optics Incorporated

External Display System
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(2.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPad into a portable HDMI monitor for cameras, game consoles, or computers. This app allows you to use your device's screen as an external display with a simple USB-C capture card.

What We Love

  • 💡 Useful for IT professionals
  • 🚀 Works seamlessly
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
  • 👍 Excellent CRT filters
  • 👍 Charming retro UI aesthetic

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Screen tearing issues
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with certain devices
  • 🐛 Lag and display issues
  • 🐛 No audio support
  • 🐛 Doesn't fill the screen properly
Dongled#3

Dongled by Oddforms Design LLC

Open Source UVC Monitor
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6(23 ratings)
Free
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This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.

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MoniCon
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iPad as HDMI console monitor
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Transform your iPad into an HDMI monitor for console gaming. Features AI-powered super resolution, color filters, and real-time diagnostics. Offers a fluid, nostalgic user interface for an enhanced gaming experience.

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This app enables iPads to function as external displays for USB cameras and video capture cards. It offers plug-and-play connectivity without drivers, supporting various devices and providing features like recording, screenshots, and image enhancement.

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Connect USB webcams or capture cards to your iOS device to record video, capture snapshots, or stream live. It can also function as a wireless IP camera for security monitoring with browser access and bi-directional audio. Supports multi-camera setups and loop recording.

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8
Drongscreen
Drongscreen
Drongscreen
by Huizhou Dongrong Haotian Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
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Manage your company's audio and video conversion devices. Easily cast your phone or tablet screen to a TV, monitor, or projector with this plug-and-play solution for clear, high-definition display.

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This application connects to WIFI image transmission equipment, enabling wireless image data transfer between cameras and iOS devices. It allows for real-time, free transmission of visuals from anywhere, anytime.

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HDMeye
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Use iPad as HDMI monitor
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Transform your iPad into an external HDMI display with zero lag. Enjoy real-time streaming, immersive audio, and customizable display options. Perfect for gamers, creators, and professionals needing a portable screen.

Real-time HDMI streamingZero-lag connectionFull audio passthrough
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