# Luna Display vs Deckboard

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luna Display | Deckboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-display/id1250259715/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-macropad-for-pc/id1586809191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astro HQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/934510729) | [Riva Farabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586383433) |

## What reviewers say

### Luna Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-display/id1250259715)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable even when Sidecar is not
- 🚀 Absolutely magic in every respect
- 🚀 Headless Mac
- 👍 Great software
- 🚀 Really Cool Way to Use IPad with Windows or Mac

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Keyboard Input on screen…
- 🐛 Constantly begging for a rating
- 🔑 Nice product if connected by wire
- 🐛 Cannot right click with pencil
- 🔑 No full screen on iPadOS 18.2 external displays.

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Locked cursor support
- Magic Keyboard Support
- Automatic login in headless mode


### Deckboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckboard-macropad-for-pc/id1586809191)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom macro shortcuts, Launch applications and websites, OBS Studio/Streamlabs OBS integration, Multimedia controls, Personalize buttons with images/GIFs, WiFi connection to PC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luna Display free?

Luna Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deckboard free?

Deckboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Luna Display or Deckboard?

Luna Display is rated higher. Luna Display averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Deckboard averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Luna Display or Deckboard have ads?

Deckboard shows ads; Luna Display does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luna Display or Deckboard?

Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, and Deckboard every 3 months. Most recently, Luna Display was updated on September 22, 2026 and Deckboard on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*