Comparison

VCL go vs BeMyDisplay

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

Head to head
About

VCL go

This app simplifies accessing and managing reservations for a virtual computing lab. It can automatically launch necessary connection applications for a seamless experience on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Create reservations
  • Connect to reservations
  • Manage existing reservations
  • Automatic app launching
  • iOS device compatibility
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VCL go allows users of Apache VCL (Virtual Computing Lab) to easily create and connect to their reservations, as well as managing existing reservations. It can automatically launch other apps that are used for connecting to the reservations, making VCL use very easy from iOS devices.

About

BeMyDisplay

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a high-performance second display for your Windows PC. Connect via USB for a pixel-perfect, ultra-low latency experience. Ideal for extending your workspace with seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Second display for Windows PC
  • iPad/iPhone compatibility
  • USB connection
  • Pixel-perfect display
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Windows 10/11 support
Features
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BeMyDisplay turns iPad/iPhone into a second display for Windows PC. The advanced design let BeMyDisplay provide unparalleled display effect: pixel perfect + ultra-low latency (free of trial). To get started, plug your iPad/iPhone into your Windows PC with USB cable, and run BeMyDisplay on both windows and iOS side, then BeMyDisplay will turn your iPad/iPhone into a high-performance second display for your PC automatically. BeMyDisplay Works With: All iPad/iPhone with iOS 12.0 and later All PC with Intel/Nvidia graphics card and Windows 10 (Version 2004 or newer) or Windows 11 Learn more at: https://starry-sky-workshop.github.io/BeMyDisplay/ or at: https://gitee.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay [Annual Subscription Information] Subscription Benefits: Enjoy all app features for one year Subscription Period: 1 year Subscription Price: Please refer to the iAP application information, for example, a continuous annual subscription is $1 per year. Payment: Upon confirming purchase and payment, the amount will be charged to the iTunes account. Cancellation of Renewal: To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will attempt to charge the fee within 24 hours prior to the expiration date, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one year. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy/PrivacyPolicy-en.md

Screenshots

VCL go4 screens
BeMyDisplay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VCL go at none against BeMyDisplay's 1. VCL go also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. BeMyDisplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. VCL go asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for VCL go against 3.0 for BeMyDisplay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VCL go versus BeMyDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVCL goBeMyDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorth Carolina State University一康 樊

In-app purchases

None

VCL go

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeMyDisplay

Subscriptions1
  • Auto-renewable Annual Plan$0.991 Year

Questions

Is VCL go free?
VCL go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeMyDisplay free?
BeMyDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VCL go or BeMyDisplay?
VCL go and BeMyDisplay are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VCL go or BeMyDisplay have ads?
BeMyDisplay shows ads; VCL go does not.

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