Comparison

Yam Display vs Tab Display

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yam Display

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a second display for your Mac using a USB connection. Enjoy lag-free browsing and video playback, and control your Mac with touch gestures. Enhance multitasking with Split View and streamline your workflow with features like Drag and Drop and Teleprompter Mode.

Highlights
  • Second display for Mac
  • USB wired connection
  • Minimal lag
  • Touch gesture control
  • Split View support
  • Drag and Drop (In-App Purchase)
  • Teleprompter Mode (In-App Purchase)
Features
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# iPad/iPhone as a second display for Mac via USB # Yam Display turns your iPad/iPhone into a second display for your Mac. Wired by USB, browse documents or watch videos without delay. Control your Mac with touch gestures and keyboard on your iPad. For multitasking enabled iPads, you can utilize every single pixel of your screen in Split View. Plus features such as Drag and Drop and Teleprompter Mode will make your workflow more efficient. Yam Display is fast, secure, simple and will help you to improve your productivity. Key Features: - Minimal lag for browsing or video playback - Energy efficient for static screens - Retina display - 60 FPS / 30 FPS - Split View (iOS 9 or later) - Touch gestures: Click / Zoom / Scroll / Drag / Rotate - Virtual Touch Bar (for Mac with macOS Sierra 10.12.2 or later) - Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Plus Features (In-App Purchase): - Drag and Drop between iPad and Mac (iOS 11 or later) - Teleprompter Mode System Requirements: - iOS devices with iOS 7.1 or later - Macs with macOS 10.9 or later Download app for Mac from: yamdisplay.com (free) For any questions or suggestions: help@yamdisplay.com

About

Tab Display

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a second screen for your Mac or Windows computer. Extend your display wirelessly or via USB and enjoy customizable resolution and video playback. A free download with an optional purchase to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Extend computer display to iOS device
  • Wireless and USB connectivity
  • Customizable resolution settings
  • Remote video playback
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Smooth streaming via WebRTC
Features
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Please download the macOS or Windows application from the official website -- https://tab-display.enfpdev.com -- Tab Display allows users to seamlessly transform their iPhone or iPad into an external display for their MacBook or Windows desktop or laptop. With this app, users can extend their screen and receive video of the virtual display on their iOS device. It supports both wireless connections using Wi-Fi and wired connections through USB tethering (Note: Devices that do not support USB tethering (Wi-Fi only devices) cannot use the wired connection feature) Tab Display is free to download and use. However, an in-app purchase is available to remove advertisements. Tab Display supports both portrait mode and landscape mode, giving users the flexibility to choose the orientation that best suits their needs. It also allows for customizable resolution settings, enabling users to adjust the display resolution freely for the optimal experience. Additionally, Tab Display offers a remote video playback feature. By placing videos in a designated folder on your desktop, you can freely enjoy watching them on your iPhone or iPad. Tab Display is designed to make the process of extending your MacBook screen as simple and seamless as possible. The app uses WebRTC technology internally to ensure that the video is streamed smoothly and without any lag. This means that users can enjoy a high-quality display experience without any interruptions or delays. Check out the tutorial on how to use the Tab Display feature by watching the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtSTy58u57E Similar apps: Duet Display, spacedesk, superdisplay, TwomonSE.

Screenshots

Yam Display4 screens
Tab Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yam Display at 70% against Tab Display's 14%. Yam Display also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Tab Display's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tab Display is free to download; Yam Display costs $7.99 up front. Yam Display sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tab Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yam Display holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Yam Display's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tab Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yam Display ships an update every 3 months, Tab Display every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Yam Display versus Tab Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYam DisplayTab Display
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (82 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings82 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamstu Inc.Jaeil Roh

Customer experience

Yam Display

All ratings80 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.7%

Tab Display

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yam Display

One-time2
  • Drag and DropFree
  • Teleprompter ModeFree
1 purchases

Tab Display

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Yam Display free?
Yam Display costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tab Display free?
Tab Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yam Display or Tab Display?
Yam Display is rated higher. Yam Display averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Tab Display averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Yam Display or Tab Display have ads?
Tab Display shows ads; Yam Display does not.
Which is updated more often, Yam Display or Tab Display?
Yam Display ships an update every 3 months, and Tab Display every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yam Display was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tab Display on November 3, 2026.

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