Comparison

Emmetec vs OpenDisplay

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

Head to head
About

Emmetec

Features
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Find out components and technical data to repair shock absorbers, power steering, electrical power steering (EPS) and power brake boosters. Get access to device information, repair suggestions and details on tools and diagnosis equipment. Seach for seals, piston rings, o-rings and any other spare component. View detailed item information, photos and technical drawings, and in-depth use description. Read the digital version of our paper catalogues.

About

OpenDisplay

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a genuine second display for your Mac. This open-source solution allows you to extend your screen space, keeping essential apps visible. Connect via USB for minimal latency or Wi-Fi for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as a second Mac display
  • Connect via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Retina-sharp rendering
  • Touch and scroll support
  • Portrait or landscape orientation
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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OpenDisplay turns your iPhone or iPad into a second display for your Mac. It's the open-source way to put your spare Apple device to work as a real extended monitor — drag windows onto it, keep chat, notes, or logs in view, and gain screen space anywhere you go. It's not a mirror: it's a genuine additional display your Mac treats like any other monitor. • Real extended display — arrange it in your Mac's Display settings and drag windows across • Connect over USB for the lowest latency, or over Wi-Fi with zero setup • Retina-sharp, pixel-for-pixel rendering • Touch and scroll — tap, drag, and two-finger scroll to control your Mac • Works in portrait or landscape • Private by design — a direct connection between your own devices, with no accounts, no servers, and no tracking IMPORTANT: OpenDisplay requires the companion OpenDisplay app for Mac, running on your computer on the same cable or Wi-Fi network. Get it at https://peetzweg.github.io/opendisplay — without it, this app has nothing to connect to. OpenDisplay is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the code, report issues, or contribute at https://github.com/peetzweg/opendisplay

Screenshots

Emmetec4 screens
OpenDisplay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenDisplay at every 8 days against Emmetec's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emmetec ships an update every 3 months, OpenDisplay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Emmetec versus OpenDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmmetecOpenDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrue False SaglPhilip Poloczek

In-app purchases

None

Emmetec

No in-app purchases

None

OpenDisplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emmetec free?
Emmetec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenDisplay free?
OpenDisplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emmetec or OpenDisplay have ads?
Neither Emmetec nor OpenDisplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emmetec or OpenDisplay?
Emmetec ships an update every 3 months, and OpenDisplay every 8 days. Most recently, Emmetec was updated on September 8, 2026 and OpenDisplay on September 23, 2026.

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