# shiftscreen 4X

> Use iPad/iPhone as a second monitor with fullscreen external display support. (iPhone/iPad app by Yannik Schrade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftscreen-4x/id1573652748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yannik Schrade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498683179)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 158 App Store ratings · 377 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2021-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftscreen-4x/id1573652748/reviews.md

## What is shiftscreen 4X?

Use a monitor with your iPad or iPhone as a second screen!
Work with your iPad and place things on your monitor.
Connect your external monitor via cable or AirPlay and start using your monitor in fullscreen.
**Please make sure that you can connect your device to a monitor using a cable or AirPlay.**

No more black bars around your monitor, shiftscreen brings you fullscreen external display support.

Work with the integrated web-browser, the PDF-viewer, the integrated webapps or the calculator app.
Boost your productivity by working with your monitor as a second screen while doing other things on your iPad in split-view. Or use your iPhone as a full computer and as a trackpad for the monitor.

What’s new in 4X?
- full mouse and trackpad support
- 60 fps support on your monitor
- windows and tabs in the web-browser
- over 50 customizable keyboard shortcuts
- 2x the resolution on the monitor
- rotate your monitor and configure it however you want
- change the colors and feel of the app
- zoom-in-mode: view a specific part of your monitor on your iPad or iPhone

shiftscreen will improve your productivity and completely change the way you use you monitor.

## Key features

- External monitor support via cable or AirPlay
- Fullscreen external display
- Integrated web browser, PDF viewer, calculator
- Mouse and trackpad support
- 60 fps external display
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Rotate and configure monitor display

## Chart rankings

- #122 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of shiftscreen 4X?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fills the entire external screen
- 🔒 Customizable appearance
- 👍 Useful for web browsing and basic tasks
- 🚀 Smooth performance for some users

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unstable
- 👎 Limited app support, can't use native iPad apps
- 👎 Slow browser performance, issues with video playback
- 👎 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 👎 Overpriced for the limited functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cursor/trackpad issues and freezing
- Crashes and app instability
- Compatibility problems with certain monitors
- Inability to play videos in full screen

**Most requested features**

- Better Microsoft Office integration
- Support for more apps and web services
- Improved mouse/trackpad support and controls
- Ability to resize and arrange windows
- Faster browser with extensions and bookmarks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 377)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftscreen-4x/id1573652748/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2026-06-28, version 1.0*

No updates in years barely functions anymore which is really a shame because this is such an amazing idea

### 1/5 — Não Comprem

*2025-10-10*

O aplicativo não vai atender vocês porque o navegador interno esta muito desatualizado, o que faz com que por exemplo, o WhatsApp não funcione, o Google drive já alerta sobre o navegador desatualizado também, então em breve deve parar de funcionar. Os desenvolvedores devem ter abandonado o app, deveriam retirar da App Store, caso comprem estarão jogando dinheiro fora

### 1/5 — YouTube can’t play

*2025-08-14, version 1.0*

Browser’s frame seems too old. It can’t not support almost websites today.

### 1/5 — Không như mô tả - rất hạn chế và gây hiểu lầm

*2025-05-13, version 1.0*

Ứng dụng không cho phép mở các app như Tệp, Keynote hay bất kỳ ứng dụng nào trên màn hình ngoài. Chỉ chạy được trình duyệt web và vài công cụ cơ bản do app tích hợp sẵn, trình duyệt web đăng nhập tk google còn bị báo không bảo mật

### 1/5 — Não serve pra nada

*2025-03-30*

Simplesmente não serve pra nada

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2024-12-11, version 1.0*

Very few Apps, if not most important, unavailable for screen splitting. Not good!

### 1/5 — Very limited

*2024-11-22, version 1.0*

If u only use notes and calculator it’s fine the app has no apps also it’s not as u would expect that it would expand the screen view u simply open an empty app in a full screen view , so upset i paid for it

### 1/5 — Abandoneware

*2024-11-18, version 1.0*

App has been abandoned. The feedback menus fail to submit and a ton of features just don’t work. Avoid.

### 1/5 — No compren esta app, no gasten su dinero.

*2024-09-18, version 1.0*

No es compatible con ninguna app instalada en el iPad, es bonita si, pero totalmente inservible, no abrirán ninguna app como safari o Pages, tiene Notion pero no da confianza iniciar sesión sesión en esta app de mala muerte, es cara y no es de utilidad. UNA COMPLETA ESTAFA!!!

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2024-09-14, version 1.0*

無料体験的なものも無く、色々とネットでも使えるかと思って意を決して購入したが、全く自分の意に反して使えない事が判明した。
使えるのは中に入っているものだけでその他は無理でした。
わずか10分足らずで1200円が消え時間とお金を無駄にしてしまった。
自分の中では詐欺にあったようなものでお金を返金してもらいたいです。
これから検討される方は、じっくり考えて購入して下さい。
ただ製品としては素晴らしいと思いますので星1とさせていただきます。

## Frequently asked questions about shiftscreen 4X

### What does shiftscreen 4X do?

shiftscreen 4X allows you to use your iPad or iPhone as a second monitor for your computer. It provides fullscreen external display support, enabling you to extend your workspace and boost productivity.

### What are the key features of shiftscreen 4X?

Key features include connecting your device to a monitor via cable or AirPlay for fullscreen display, integrated tools like a web browser and PDF viewer, full mouse and trackpad support, 60 fps output, and customizable keyboard shortcuts.

### How much does shiftscreen 4X cost?

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

### What devices is shiftscreen 4X compatible with?

The app is designed for iPad and iPhone devices. It requires the ability to connect your device to an external monitor using a cable or AirPlay.

### How can shiftscreen 4X improve my workflow?

By using your iPad or iPhone as a second screen, you can multitask more effectively, place different applications on each screen, and utilize your monitor in fullscreen without black bars. The addition of mouse and trackpad support further enhances its computer-like functionality.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-09-19

No release notes.

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All apps by Yannik Schrade: https://appshunter.io/developer/1498683179

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