Comparison

Luna Display vs MetaGrid Pro

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

Head to head
About

Luna Display

Transform your iPad into a wireless second display for your Mac or PC. This hardware-enabled solution offers low latency and high image quality, supporting touch gestures and Apple Pencil for a seamless extension of your computer's capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wireless second display for Mac/PC
  • Supports touch and Apple Pencil
  • Low latency performance
  • Mix and match devices (PC-to-iPad, Mac-to-iPad)
  • Headless mode for Mac mini/Pro
  • Connect via Wi-Fi or USB
Features
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Turn your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac or PC. Purchase hardware at www.lunadisplay.com — available for USB-C, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort. MIX AND MATCH DEVICES Luna Display seamlessly extends your computer to another screen. Make the most of your devices with Luna Modes: · PC-to-iPad · Mac-to-iPad · Mac-to-Mac · Headless Mode (for Mac Pro and Mac mini) SETS UP IN SECONDS Simply plug Luna into your computer, launch the Luna apps, and you’re off and running. Hardware is available for purchase at lunadisplay.com. DESIGNED FOR HEAVY-DUTY WORK Luna's hardware ensures compatibility with any desktop app, delivering stunning image quality and low latency performance at 16ms. You get all the reliability of a traditional monitor, with the flexibility of your iPad. CONNECT OVER WIFI OR USB Luna was designed from the very beginning to work wirelessly. Your devices will automatically connect if they’re on the same WiFi network. And if WiFi isn’t available, you can also connect your devices over USB. FULL TOUCH SUPPORT AND GESTURES Luna Display acts as a complete extension to your computer, with full support for: · External keyboards · Apple Pencil · Touch interactions (pinch, pan, zoom, tap) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS · Primary PC: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit, Build 1809 or later · Primary Mac: macOS 10.13 (El Capitan) or later · Secondary iPad: iOS 12.1 or later · Secondary Mac: macOS 10.13 (El Capitan) or later FOR ARTISTS: WORKS WITH ASTROPAD Luna fully integrates with our award-winning drawing software Astropad Studio. Luna extends Astropad Studio to create a fully customizable drawing tablet on your iPad. With Luna, your art is no longer limited by the size of your computer display. THE POWER OF OUR LIQUID TECHNOLOGY Using our proprietary LIQUID Technology, Luna Display provides crystal clear image quality, reliable performance, and wireless flexibility. · Uncompromised image quality · Lag-free performance at 60 frames per second · GPU acceleration, so your computer stays fast and optimized · Hand optimized ARM & x86 assembly to maximize battery life · Velocity Control, which analyzes network conditions dozens of times per second PRESS · “Luna’s visual fidelity is frankly stunning” — TechCrunch · “Luna will change your travel workflow” — iMore · “For the first time a wireless solution has impressed us” — Apple Insider GET IN TOUCH · Support: support@astropad.com · Instagram: @astropadco · Twitter: @astropad · Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco

About

MetaGrid Pro

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

Highlights
  • Adaptive interface based on active app
  • Deep integration with creative apps
  • Full layout customization
  • Ready-to-use presets for major apps
  • Multi-step macro creation
  • Gesture pads for intuitive control
  • Advanced DAW and MIDI tools
Features
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Experience a touch-native controller that goes beyond hardware and traditional control apps. Switch apps, and MetaGrid Pro instantly adapts to show the right tools. Work faster with deep app integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, advanced DAW/MIDI control, and a growing library of ready-to-use presets. CORE FEATURES: • Adaptive Interface Your layouts update the moment you switch apps, windows, or tools. MetaGrid Pro adapts in real time — changing controls based on the active app, frontmost window, incoming MIDI, keyboard shortcuts, or Apple Scripts. For supported DAWs, it can also switch layouts based on track selection to stay in sync with your workflow. • Deep App Integration Control creative apps on Mac and PC more efficiently. On macOS, access every menu command in tools like Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve — even ones without shortcuts. Run Apple Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro macros directly, with no shortcut assignments required. • Full Customization Design every detail of your workspace. Resize any object, arrange flexible layouts, and style each grid with skins, adjustable chrome, and backgrounds — including curated textures and images. Every object is fully customizable with palettes, colors, layout options, thousands of icons, or your own artwork. • Presets Start fast with ready-to-use presets for major Apple apps, leading DAWs (Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, UAD Luna), audio tools like iZotope RX, design apps like Blender and Figma, and game audio systems like Wwise and FMOD. All presets are editable for Premium users, with optional expert-built multi-grid presets available for advanced workflows. • Master Control Turn repetitive tasks into instant actions with multi-step macros. Combine shortcuts, text insertions, menu commands, MIDI messages, pauses, and more — all from a single tap. • Gesture Pads Control apps with futuristic, highly responsive gesture pads. Multi-finger taps, swipes, and pans offer fast, intuitive navigation and fluid interaction. • Advanced Button Types Use momentary and latching switches, menu-driven buttons, multiple button layouts, and interactive switch groups that adapt to your workflow and provide clear feedback. • Advanced DAW / MIDI Tools Control your DAW with shortcut-free integration. Access extensive command sets in Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Studio One, and Ableton Live. MetaGrid Pro can switch layouts based on track selection or active editors in supported DAWs. Perform and shape sound with the Piano Keyboard, Drum Pads, and XY Pad — all from a touch-native interface. GENEROUS FREE VERSION: • One fully customizable workspace • Functional MIDI fader grid • Preview all presets (macros disabled) GO PREMIUM FOR COMPLETE CONTROL: • Unlimited workspaces, grids, and profiles • Macro triggering everywhere • Fully functional presets for major Apple apps • Popular presets for leading Mac and PC apps • Optional expert-made presets for advanced workflows • Advanced DAW command integration • Import and export profiles, workspaces, grids, and objects FROM US TO YOU: MetaGrid Pro is designed to give you more power, more speed, and more freedom than traditional controller tools. Going Premium helps us push that vision even further. COMMAND YOUR WORKFLOW. ONE TAP AT A TIME. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luna Display at 4.8 against MetaGrid Pro's 4.0. Luna Display also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ratings volume (4K vs 26). MetaGrid Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. MetaGrid Pro sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Luna Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luna Display holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luna Display has 4K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Luna Display's written reviews are positive against 65% of MetaGrid Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, MetaGrid Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Luna Display versus MetaGrid Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna DisplayMetaGrid Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPadiPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB338 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro HQMetaSystem Solutions Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Luna Display

All ratings4,002 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.7%

MetaGrid Pro

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative32.4%

Bugs and requests

Luna Display

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No full screen on iPadOS 18.2 external displays.
  • Does not work anymore
  • Cannot pair with windows PC

Requested features

4 requests
  • Portrait mode
  • Locked cursor support
  • Magic Keyboard Support
  • Automatic login in headless mode

MetaGrid Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Display

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

MetaGrid Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time18
  • Hi-Tech Shapes Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Images Pack$1.99
  • Hi-Tech Textures Pack$1.99
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  • Brushed Aluminium Textures$1.99
  • Menu Button$3.99
  • Keyboard Pack$4.99
  • Pads$4.99
  • XY Pad$4.99
  • Photoshop Grid$4.99
  • LP Media Composer Grid$4.99
  • Figma Grid$4.99
  • Gesture Pad$14.99
  • Powermacros for Logic Pro$14.99
  • Powermacros Expansion$19.99
  • Control Series: CSS for Cubase$29.99
  • MetaGrid Pro Full Version$39.99
  • GridVista$49.99
  • MetaGrid Pro - Lifetime Access$199.00

Questions

Is Luna Display free?
Luna Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetaGrid Pro free?
MetaGrid Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Luna Display or MetaGrid Pro?
Luna Display is rated higher. Luna Display averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while MetaGrid Pro averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Luna Display or MetaGrid Pro have ads?
Neither Luna Display nor MetaGrid Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luna Display or MetaGrid Pro?
Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, and MetaGrid Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Luna Display was updated on October 29, 2026 and MetaGrid Pro on October 21, 2026.

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