Luna Display vs Deckboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Deckboard
Transform your mobile device into a custom macro keyboard for your computer. Streamline tasks, launch applications, and control streaming software with personalized shortcuts. Requires a companion desktop app.
- Custom macro shortcuts
- Launch applications and websites
- OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration
- Multimedia controls
- Personalize buttons with images/GIFs
- WiFi connection to PC
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Create custom computer macro shortcuts and launch them through your device, with NO ADS and more buttons on PRO version! No more windows switching to open the folder or website, get Deckboard to simplify them and power up your productivity! If you are an avid streamer, enjoy OBS Studio / Streamlabs OBS integration! Switching scenes and toggling sources easily will make Deckboard your new favourite streaming companion tool! Connect your computer to your device over local WiFi connection by entering IP address or scanning QR code. And don't forget to make your macro buttons truly yours by adding image, text, or animated GIF! IMPORTANT This app required Deckboard desktop server app installed on your computer - Download Deckboard desktop app https://deckboard.app Available macros • OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS control for streaming (OBS Websocket plugin required) • Keyboard key press combination • Opening website • Opening folder • Multimedia controls (play, next track, previous track , etc) • Run program or executable • Post Tweet Purchase the PRO version for more buttons per board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Luna Display at 76% against Deckboard's 33%. Luna Display also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Deckboard's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luna Display holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luna Display has 4K ratings behind it against 16, 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 33% of Deckboard's.
Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, Deckboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luna Display | Deckboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4K ratings) — better | 2.8 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astro HQ | Riva Farabi |
Customer experience
Luna Display
Deckboard
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
Deckboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luna Display
No in-app purchases
Deckboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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