# XeOS: External Display Desktop — Pro Full Screen Desktop Mode > iPhone/iPad to external monitor desktop mode with multitasking and ad-blocking. (iPhone/iPad app by Marian-Daniel Filipovici.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeos-external-display-desktop/id6758286241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Marian-Daniel Filipovici](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825291966) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 83 MB - Languages: Canadian English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 21 more - Released: 2026-03-12 - Data updated: 2026-11-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeos-external-display-desktop/id6758286241/reviews.md ## What is XeOS? XeOS is the leading and most acclaimed desktop mode experience for iPhone, iPad, and the new iPhone Duo. Browse the web on a second screen, watch videos full-screen, work or study on your external monitor, TV, or projector powered only by your iPhone/iPad. Browse at full resolution, remove black bars, open PDFs and files in tabs, join calls with camera and microphone support, and enjoy a better iPhone/iPad extended display experience. • Full-resolution browsing on your external display from iPhone/iPad • Remove black bars for a cleaner full-screen view • Open PDFs and files in browser tabs • Download files directly from the browser • Watch YouTube and online video in full screen • Camera and microphone support for calls and meetings • Mouse and keyboard support for a desktop-like setup • Multitask with floating tabs - resize and reposition them anywhere on the screen • Use the on-screen trackpad when you don't have a mouse with you • Use the on-screen keyboard when you don't have a keyboard with you • More flexible iPhone/iPad external monitor to use anywhere • Enjoy a better iPhone/iPad to external monitor experience • Use iPhone/iPad extend display for work, travel, and entertainment • Privacy-focused by design, with no server account or remote processing; your browsing session, files, and activity stay on your device • Integrated ad-blocker disables many known intrusive trackers and ads • Built on Safari and iOS security standards, with proper system permissions IMPORTANT: This app works only with iPhone/iPads supporting video output when connecting via cable or adapter! Most iPhone/iPads support it, except the Air and E models, but check your iPhone/iPad's compatibility! The app works with some iPads but we advise you to use the free trial to test it with your model first! If wired connection doesn't work for your model try the wireless mode via AirPlay. The app's onboarding guides your through connecting all peripherals and your external monitor. If you encounter any issues or need help please contact support in the app. IMPORTANT: Note that the app has a few minor limitations. Due to browser engine security restrictions, users may be unable to interact with remote iframes in certain situations. When this happens, the app provides a button to temporarily switch to the phone layout, allowing you to complete the required action. Afterward, you can return to the fullscreen, black-bar-free experience. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Full-resolution browsing on external display - Remove black bars for full-screen view - Open PDFs and files in tabs - Camera and microphone support for calls - Mouse and keyboard support - Multitask with floating tabs - Integrated ad-blocker ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly | $19.99 | per year | | Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time | ## Is XeOS safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess XeOS. ## Is XeOS legit? XeOS: External Display Desktop appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for XeOS is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeos-external-display-desktop/id6758286241/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-10-31* This app does a great job turning your iphone into a desktop experience. **Developer response:** Hi there, thank you so much for your kind review! Turning your iPhone into a real desktop is exactly what XeOS is built for, and it keeps getting regular updates with new features. If you have any suggestions, you can always reach me through the in-app support or at contact@qod.ee. Kind regards! ### 1/5 — Have to pay to do anything *2026-10-30* Have to pay to do anything other than change settings **Developer response:** Hi there, and thank you for your feedback. Yes, XeOS is a paid app. It's almost an entirely new operating system, and that takes a monumental amount of work and constant updates. It can't be completely free: it has to support its own development, so it can always stay the best of its kind. To offer a free trial, the app can't be sold as a paid download upfront. If XeOS were a paid app on the App Store, you couldn't try it before deciding to buy it. This way, you can always start a free trial with unrestricted access to every feature, and decide later whether it's right for you. Besides the recommended lifetime plan, which pays for itself the fastest, there's also a yearly plan, which some users prefer. XeOS keeps improving at a fast pace, with regular updates bringing new features and improvements, as you can see in its App Store version history. It takes a monumental effort, but its value will keep growing, making your support worthwhile. Kind regards! ### 5/5 — Très bonne application *2026-10-28* Application fluide et bien pensée. Le meilleur compromis que j'ai trouvé face aux autres applications de bureau virtuel. L'accès à l'app Fichiers est très pratique pour accéder aux fichiers à la fois depuis l'iPhone et l'environnement de bureau. Idem pour le calendrier et les photos. Le seul petit manque à mon sens, est l'absence d'éditeur de fichier Word, Excel, etc. Sinon c'est vraiment une excellente app ### 5/5 — Great app gets the job done as advertised *2026-10-24* Gets the job done and works as advertised, also sad to see people hating on it because of the price. I’m not just sure about the data collection by their browser. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your very kind review. Regarding your concern, there is zero data collection in the browser. The built in ad blocker also protects you from many sites own tracking scripts. From this point of view it is one of the safest browsers out there, even compared with major browsers. Thanks again for your kindness and if you ever have suggestions or questions you can use the in app support 🙏 ### 5/5 — La meilleur application du genre *2026-10-17* J'ai testé les autres applications permettant de simuler un environnement de bureau sur un ordinateur et XeOS est de loin l'application la plus stable et concrètement utilisable pour la productivité. Il y a cependant encore place à amélioration et les développeurs sont particulièrement actifs à en juger par les nombreuses mises à jour de fonctionnalités! **Developer response:** Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour votre avis! Ça me fait vraiment plaisir que XeOS se démarque pour la stabilité et la productivité après avoir essayé les autres, c'est exactement ce que je vise. Vous avez raison, il reste encore des choses à améliorer et les mises à jour vont continuer au même rythme. Si vous avez des suggestions, écrivez-moi à contact@qod.ee ou via le support dans l'app. Cordialement! ### 4/5 — VERY COOL *2026-10-13* Amazingly cool app. Feels very sleek and polished. I was able to use uxplay to connect my Windows laptop to Airplay. There was some lag but this would probably disappear with a wired connection. The only thing not great about it is the price. For using it casually, the price is a bit offputting; but for anybody using this as a replacement for a laptop, this is a very good deal. Thanks for making this app! **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying XeOS, and I indeed strive to keep it the best desktop experience there is. You're right that a wired connection will make everything much smoother. XeOS supports the maximum frame rate the iPhone supports, 60Hz for an external screen. The app is constantly improving at a fast pace, with regular updates bringing new features and improvements. It takes a monumental effort, but the overall value will continue to improve, making it worthwhile even for casual use. Kind regards! ### 2/5 — 課金って何？ *2026-10-13* サムスンdexみたいなアプリないかな？って思ってここにたどり着いたけど課金　600円⁉️探したら無料でできるやつあったけど　これが無料だったらな、無料だったら星5だった **Developer response:** こんにちは。本アプリには、よりお求めやすい価格でご利用いただける「買い切り型（無期限ライセンス）」のオプションもご用意しております。サブスクリプションは短期的な利用を想定したものですが、買い切り型であれば、比較的すぐに元が取れるはずです。本作は、膨大な労力を費やして開発された、非常に高度で最高品質のアプリケーションです。そのため、残念ながら無料で提供することはできません。実際、これほど複雑なアプリを開発するには非常に大きな労力を要するため、無料で利用できる同等のアプリは他に存在しません。一見似ているように見えるアプリであっても、日常的に安心して使えるほどの品質や洗練さを備えたものは他にないのです。アプリに関する詳細やご提案などがございましたら、contact@qod.ee までお気軽にご連絡ください。 よろしくお願いいたします。 ### 5/5 — App Developer *2026-10-10* Excellent response time, customer support and product knowledge. Thanks from Canada. **Developer response:** Thanks so much, and greetings back to Canada! Helping each of you get your setup working is a big part of building XeOS, and it's great to hear the support made a difference. I'm here anytime at contact@qod.ee if something else comes up 🙏 ### 5/5 — 隠れた神アプリ *2026-10-09* Galaxyの特権であるDeXに似た機能がiPhoneでも可能になる神アプリです。 **Developer response:** レビューをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。まさにそれこそが、このアプリの目指す目標であり、私たちの願いです。さらに良くするためのご意見やご提案がございましたら、いつでもアプリ内のサポート機能からお気軽にご連絡ください。😊 ### 5/5 — 最值得期待的是开发者的态度！ *2026-10-09* 虽然目前还有一些问题 无法正常地使用中文办公 但我依然愿意为这个软件打五颗星！Marian很好的回复了我的需求并尝试改善那些问题！这个开发者本身就值得付费！ 2026/10/9 xeos已经非常好的在中文环境下工作！感谢Marian每一次对中国用户提出的意见的及时处理！ **Developer response:** 您好！ 非常感谢您的五星好评和一路以来的耐心反馈！看到您在更新中写道 XeOS 现在已经能在中文环境下很好地工作，我真的非常开心。正是像您这样的用户提出的意见，让 XeOS 对中文用户越来越好用。如果您还有任何建议，欢迎随时通过应用内支持或 contact@qod.ee 联系我。 祝好！ ## Frequently asked questions about XeOS ### What is External Display Desktop: XeOS? External Display Desktop: XeOS allows you to use your iPhone or iPad as a desktop computer on an external monitor. It offers full-resolution browsing, multitasking with floating tabs, and support for peripherals like mice and keyboards. ### Does External Display Desktop: XeOS have ads? No, External Display Desktop: XeOS is ad-free. It also features an integrated ad-blocker that disables many known intrusive trackers and ads, enhancing your browsing experience. ### What devices are compatible with External Display Desktop: XeOS? The app works with iPhones and iPads that support video output when connected via cable or adapter. It is advised to check your specific iPhone/iPad model's compatibility and use the free trial. ### How does External Display Desktop: XeOS handle subscriptions? External Display Desktop: XeOS offers subscription plans including a Weekly plan at $4.99/P7D with a 7-day free trial, and a Yearly plan at $14.99/P1Y. You can cancel your subscription at any time. ### Is External Display Desktop: XeOS safe for younger users? External Display Desktop: XeOS has an age rating of 17+. It is designed with privacy in mind, with no server account or remote processing, ensuring your browsing session and activity stay on your device. ### How often is External Display Desktop: XeOS updated? The app was last updated on October 30, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues. The latest version is 2.8.7. ### What are the limitations of External Display Desktop: XeOS? Due to browser engine security restrictions, users may occasionally be unable to interact with remote iframes. The app provides a button to temporarily switch to the phone layout to complete such actions. ### Can I use External Display Desktop: XeOS without a mouse or keyboard? Yes, External Display Desktop: XeOS includes an on-screen trackpad and an on-screen keyboard, allowing you to use the desktop mode even without external peripherals. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.8.11 — 2026-11-04 Version 2.8.0 brings true desktop mode to the new iPhone Duo! You can even use the inner screen as a second display along your monitor or TV! But there are even more exciting features on top of that too: - Improved Smart Search with clipboard history, category filters, keyboard shortcuts, and better clipboard management. - New SSH Terminal for managing servers and transferring files securely, including VSCode Remote Tunnels. - New external screen screenshots and screen recording, with keyboard shortcuts. - Improved web apps with file handling, default app settings, better window navigation, and easier in-app support access. - Improved Chinese and Japanese typing, display scaling, frame rate, status bar customization, and mouse and keyboard diagnostics. ### 2.8.10 — 2026-11-02 Version 2.8.0 brings true desktop mode to the new iPhone Duo! You can even use the inner screen as a second display along your monitor or TV! But there are even more exciting features on top of that too: - Improved Smart Search with clipboard history, category filters, keyboard shortcuts, and better clipboard management. - New SSH Terminal for managing servers and transferring files securely, including VSCode Remote Tunnels. - New external screen screenshots and screen recording, with keyboard shortcuts. - Improved web apps with file handling, default app settings, better window navigation, and easier in-app support access. - Improved Chinese and Japanese typing, display scaling, frame rate, status bar customization, and mouse and keyboard diagnostics. ### 2.8.9 — 2026-11-02 Version 2.8.0 brings true desktop mode to the new iPhone Duo! You can even use the inner screen as a second display along your monitor or TV! But there are even more exciting features on top of that too: - Improved Smart Search with clipboard history, category filters, keyboard shortcuts, and better clipboard management. - New SSH Terminal for managing servers and transferring files securely, including VSCode Remote Tunnels. - New external screen screenshots and screen recording, with keyboard shortcuts. - Improved web apps with file handling, default app settings, better window navigation, and easier in-app support access. - Improved Chinese and Japanese typing, display scaling, frame rate, status bar customization, and mouse and keyboard diagnostics. ### 2.8.8 — 2026-11-01 Version 2.8.0 brings true desktop mode to the new iPhone Duo! You can even use the inner screen as a second display along your monitor or TV! But there are even more exciting features on top of that too: - Improved Smart Search with clipboard history, category filters, keyboard shortcuts, and better clipboard management. - New SSH Terminal for managing servers and transferring files securely, including VSCode Remote Tunnels. - New external screen screenshots and screen recording, with keyboard shortcuts. - Improved web apps with file handling, default app settings, better window navigation, and easier in-app support access. - Improved Chinese and Japanese typing, display scaling, frame rate, status bar customization, and mouse and keyboard diagnostics. ### 2.8.7 — 2026-10-30 Version 2.8.0 brings true desktop mode to the new iPhone Duo! You can even use the inner screen as a second display along your monitor or TV! But there are even more exciting features on top of that too: - Improved Smart Search with clipboard history, category filters, keyboard shortcuts, and better clipboard management. - New SSH Terminal for managing servers and transferring files securely, including VSCode Remote Tunnels. - New external screen screenshots and screen recording, with keyboard shortcuts. - Improved web apps with file handling, default app settings, better window navigation, and easier in-app support access. - Improved Chinese and Japanese typing, display scaling, frame rate, status bar customization, and mouse and keyboard diagnostics. ## Apps similar to XeOS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Desktop Mode OS: ProDocktive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-mode-os-prodocktive/id6762341245) | 4.6 (24) | Free | Productivity | | [DeskState](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskstate/id6757682755) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Productivity | | [InfiniteX2P Pro — Desktop Mode](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitex2p-pro-desktop-mode/id6476320477) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [PXS External Screen Desktop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxs-external-screen-desktop/id6756102352) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Productivity | | [Any Display: Second Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-display-second-monitor/id6760828991) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [ScreenExtend - Second Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenextend-second-monitor/id6670311538) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Marian-Daniel Filipovici - [Multi-Currency Converter: 6xFX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-currency-converter-6xfx/id6748334791) - [TripReel Travel Recap/Timeline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripreel-travel-recaptimeline/id6757102726) - [External Display Video Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/external-display-video-player/id6767091456) All apps by Marian-Daniel Filipovici: https://appshunter.io/developer/1825291966 ## Related topics [external display browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/external-display-browser) · [external monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/external-monitor) · [external display](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/external-display) · [External](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/external) · [display second](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/display-second) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-11-05.*