Comparison

Luna Display vs MATRIC

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

MATRIC

Features
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MATRIC is an innovative app utilizing the smartphone or tablet to remotely control applications on Windows PC. In a nutshell, it allows you to create a custom user interface to perform actions in PC application or game. Thanks to our vibrant community you can find 100s of ready made decks for free in our community gallery at https://community.matricapp.com. Remotely control apps, execute game macros, make your own stream deck, control smart home devices or even use smartphone/tablet as virtual cockpit in flight simulator, use drag & drop editor to create your unique deck and share it with the community. Integration API allows integration of 3rd party apps enabling 2-way integration - e.g. media player can display song name, game could display health/ammo etc. MATRIC has built in OBS Studio integration so you can use it as stream deck controller. IMPORTANT: This app requires Windows companion app which can be downloaded at https://matricapp.com. Free version supports max 8 controls and single page To get fastest support, join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/HjEZnfe Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://matricapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

MATRIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Display at none against MATRIC's 5. Luna Display also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). MATRIC's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. MATRIC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Luna Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, MATRIC every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Luna Display versus MATRIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna DisplayMATRIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB132 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAstro HQTOMISLAV GUDELJ

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

MATRIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Display

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

MATRIC

Subscriptions2
  • Premium unlock for one month$0.991 Month
  • Premium unlock for one year$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium features unlock$9.99
  • Premium features unlock$12.99
  • Premium features unlock$24.99

Questions

Is Luna Display free?
Luna Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MATRIC free?
MATRIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luna Display or MATRIC have ads?
Neither Luna Display nor MATRIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luna Display or MATRIC?
Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, and MATRIC every 9 months. Most recently, Luna Display was updated on October 29, 2026 and MATRIC on October 24, 2026.

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