Comparison

Luna Display vs BeMyDisplay

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
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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

BeMyDisplay

Features
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BeMyDisplay turns iPad/iPhone into a second display for Windows PC. The advanced design let BeMyDisplay provide unparalleled display effect: pixel perfect + ultra-low latency (free of trial). To get started, plug your iPad/iPhone into your Windows PC with USB cable, and run BeMyDisplay on both windows and iOS side, then BeMyDisplay will turn your iPad/iPhone into a high-performance second display for your PC automatically. BeMyDisplay Works With: All iPad/iPhone with iOS 12.0 and later All PC with Intel/Nvidia graphics card and Windows 10 (Version 2004 or newer) or Windows 11 Learn more at: https://starry-sky-workshop.github.io/BeMyDisplay/ or at: https://gitee.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay [Annual Subscription Information] Subscription Benefits: Enjoy all app features for one year Subscription Period: 1 year Subscription Price: Please refer to the iAP application information, for example, a continuous annual subscription is $1 per year. Payment: Upon confirming purchase and payment, the amount will be charged to the iTunes account. Cancellation of Renewal: To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will attempt to charge the fee within 24 hours prior to the expiration date, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one year. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy/PrivacyPolicy-en.md

Screenshots

BeMyDisplay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luna Display at none against BeMyDisplay's 1. Luna Display also leads on ads (none vs shown). BeMyDisplay's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeMyDisplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Luna Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, BeMyDisplay every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Luna Display versus BeMyDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuna DisplayBeMyDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstro HQ一康 樊

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

BeMyDisplay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Luna Display

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeMyDisplay

Subscriptions1
  • Auto-renewable Annual Plan$0.991 Year

Questions

Is Luna Display free?
Luna Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeMyDisplay free?
BeMyDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Luna Display or BeMyDisplay have ads?
BeMyDisplay shows ads; Luna Display does not.
Which is updated more often, Luna Display or BeMyDisplay?
Luna Display ships an update every 2 months, and BeMyDisplay every 4 months. Most recently, Luna Display was updated on September 22, 2026 and BeMyDisplay on September 14, 2026.

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