# Luna Display — Hardware enabled second screen

> Hardware adapter turns iPad into a wireless second display for Mac/PC. (iPhone/iPad app by Astro HQ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-display/id1250259715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astro HQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/934510729)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 3,979 App Store ratings · 282 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 67 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2018-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-display/id1250259715/reviews.md

## What is Luna Display?

Turn your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac or PC. 

Purchase hardware at www.lunadisplay.com — available for USB-C, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort. 
 
MIX AND MATCH DEVICES 
Luna Display seamlessly extends your computer to another screen. Make the most of your devices with Luna Modes: 
· PC-to-iPad
· Mac-to-iPad
· Mac-to-Mac
· Headless Mode (for Mac Pro and Mac mini)

SETS UP IN SECONDS 
Simply plug Luna into your computer, launch the Luna apps, and you’re off and running. Hardware is available for purchase at lunadisplay.com.

DESIGNED FOR HEAVY-DUTY WORK
Luna's hardware ensures compatibility with any desktop app, delivering stunning image quality and low latency performance at 16ms. You get all the reliability of a traditional monitor, with the flexibility of your iPad. 

CONNECT OVER WIFI OR USB
Luna was designed from the very beginning to work wirelessly. Your devices will automatically connect if they’re on the same WiFi network. And if WiFi isn’t available, you can also connect your devices over USB.

FULL TOUCH SUPPORT AND GESTURES
Luna Display acts as a complete extension to your computer, with full support for:
· External keyboards
· Apple Pencil
· Touch interactions (pinch, pan, zoom, tap)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
· Primary PC: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit, Build 1809 or later
· Primary Mac: macOS 10.13 (El Capitan) or later
· Secondary iPad: iOS 12.1 or later
· Secondary Mac: macOS 10.13 (El Capitan) or later

FOR ARTISTS: WORKS WITH ASTROPAD
Luna fully integrates with our award-winning drawing software Astropad Studio. Luna extends Astropad Studio to create a fully customizable drawing tablet on your iPad. With Luna, your art is no longer limited by the size of your computer display.

THE POWER OF OUR LIQUID TECHNOLOGY
Using our proprietary LIQUID Technology, Luna Display provides crystal clear image quality, reliable performance, and wireless flexibility.
· Uncompromised image quality
· Lag-free performance at 60 frames per second
· GPU acceleration, so your computer stays fast and optimized
· Hand optimized ARM & x86 assembly to maximize battery life
· Velocity Control, which analyzes network conditions dozens of times per second

PRESS
· “Luna’s visual fidelity is frankly stunning” — TechCrunch
· “Luna will change your travel workflow” — iMore
· “For the first time a wireless solution has impressed us” — Apple Insider

GET IN TOUCH
· Support: support@astropad.com
· Instagram: @astropadco
· Twitter: @astropad
· Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco

## Key features

- Wireless second display for Mac/PC
- Supports touch and Apple Pencil
- Low latency performance
- Mix and match devices (PC-to-iPad, Mac-to-iPad)
- Headless mode for Mac mini/Pro
- Connect via Wi-Fi or USB

## What do users think of Luna Display?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 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

**Cons**

- 🔑 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No full screen on iPadOS 18.2 external displays.
- Does not work anymore
- Cannot pair with windows PC

**Most requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Locked cursor support
- Magic Keyboard Support
- Automatic login in headless mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 282)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-display/id1250259715/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great when it works, absolutely ZERO customer support in any way.

*2026-07-24, version 5.3.8*

I am only able to use Luna display on one single laptop, and not on a single other device ever. Their contact us page brings you to an faq, their support page brings you to an faq, the ask us a question takes you to… you guessed it the same damn faq with no way to give user input or get any sort of support in any way at all. So I’m just screwed. Do better. I even contacted them on several social medias, again ZERO response.

### 5/5 — It Works

*2026-03-15, version 5.3.5*

This thing just works. It does exactly what it says and it is easy to get set up and going.

### 5/5 — Does the job so well!

*2026-02-27, version 5.3.5*

Purchased to use my 5k iMac as a monitor. Works fantastically. Now also using it to make my iPad a second display when I'm not at home. 

Highest recommendation!

### 5/5 — Great way to get a second screen

*2026-01-09, version 5.3.5*

I use Luna to turn my iPad into a second screen and to use my ageing iMac as a 5K monitor. You might need to invest in a Thunderbolt cable to get the best results, but overall a great product.

### 5/5 — Love this option for display

*2025-12-18, version 5.3.5*

Its great for simple work or visual static work. The frame rate on the ipad monitor is pretty low, feels like maybe 18-24, but I don’t mind since thats not the main purpose of it. Its for sure worth not paying a monthly subscription like other options charge

### 1/5 — Not recommended

*2025-11-23, version 5.3.5*

The software works via internet with so much latency and low quality. It works with cable fine. Most horrible is time to time it just
 doesn’t work specifically with iOS updates. Overall, not satisfied and not recommended.

### 5/5 — Reliable even when Sidecar is not

*2025-11-10, version 5.3.5*

I would prefer to use Sidecar as it’s built into the Apple ecosystem but I can’t rely on it. Luna consistently works both with my Mac mini and  MacBook Pro and various iPads I have as an external display. I use it all the time whether at home or on the road.

### 1/5 — Ne marche pas

*2025-09-30, version 5.3.5*

J’ai acheté un dongle 80 euros, branché dans le port Thunderbolt. Il est incapable de le reconnaître. 80 euros de fichus.

### 5/5 — Absolutely magic in every respect

*2025-08-20, version 5.3.5*

I need multiple screens when working, however often need to be on the road.  Luna display makes it possible to have a second, fully touch interactive retina display without the cords and 240v plugs etc etc.

Simple.  Works perfectly.  Brilliant.

### 5/5 — headless Mac

*2025-07-24, version 5.3.5*

Bought Luna a number of years ago to use my iPad as the screen with a Mac mini. I had broken my leg badly and was confined to my chair without access to my computer. Worked beautifully. Customer service is excellent and connectivity is seamless. Well developed product.

## Frequently asked questions about Luna Display

### What does Luna Display do?

Luna Display is a hardware-enabled solution that transforms your iPad into a wireless second display for your Mac or PC. It allows you to extend your computer's desktop to your iPad, offering a flexible and high-quality second screen experience.

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

Key features include wireless connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB, low latency performance, full touch support and gestures, compatibility with Apple Pencil, and various display modes like PC-to-iPad and Mac-to-iPad. It also offers a headless mode for specific Mac models.

### How much does Luna Display cost?

Luna Display requires a one-time purchase of hardware, which is available on their website, www.lunadisplay.com. The app itself is free to download, but the hardware adapter is necessary for the functionality.

### What are the system requirements for Luna Display?

The primary computer needs Windows 10 64-bit (Build 1809+) or macOS 10.13+ (El Capitan+). The secondary iPad requires iOS 12.1+, and a secondary Mac needs macOS 10.13+ (El Capitan+).

### Can I use Luna Display for drawing or creative work?

Yes, Luna Display is designed for heavy-duty work and integrates seamlessly with drawing software like Astropad Studio. It fully supports Apple Pencil and touch interactions, making your iPad a powerful and customizable drawing tablet.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.8 — 2026-06-09

- Crasher fix

### 5.3.7 — 2026-05-27

Misc bug fixes and improvements

### 5.3.5 — 2025-01-29

- Improved error handling
- General bug fixes

### 5.3.3 — 2023-12-04

- Improved Mac-to-Mac USB connection reliability
- Improved Peer-to-Peer networking support
- Improved handling of system sleep
- Overall bug fixes and enhancements

### 5.3.2 — 2023-08-14

Improvements to peer-to-peer networking and Mac-to-Mac USB connectivity

Including:

- Added an option for disabling P2P networking
- Now properly indicates when connected over ethernet or Thunderbolt
- Thunderbolt now has priority over USB connections
- A few fixes that prevented Luna Secondary from launching on older Macs

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