# ScreenBrush Remote vs OpenDisplay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenDisplay at 100% against ScreenBrush Remote's 54%. OpenDisplay also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). ScreenBrush Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenDisplay holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of ScreenBrush Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenDisplay's.

ScreenBrush Remote ships an update every 5 months, OpenDisplay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenBrush Remote | OpenDisplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbrush-remote/id1259047112/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendisplay/id6780264891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elena Drozhzhina](https://appshunter.io/developer/998804307) | [Philip Poloczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333036183) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenBrush Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbrush-remote/id1259047112)

Control your Mac presentations from your iPhone. Use it as a laser pointer, slide changer, or drawing tool to highlight key points. It also features a flashlight and remote typing.

**Highlights:** Remote drawing, Slide changing, Laser pointer, Flashlight tool, Remote typing, Undo/redo functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenDisplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendisplay/id6780264891)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a genuine second display for your Mac. This open-source solution allows you to extend your screen space, keeping essential apps visible. Connect via USB for minimal latency or Wi-Fi for easy setup.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as a second Mac display, Connect via USB or Wi-Fi, Retina-sharp rendering, Touch and scroll support, Portrait or landscape orientation, Private by design, no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenBrush Remote free?

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

### Is OpenDisplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenBrush Remote or OpenDisplay?

OpenDisplay is rated higher. ScreenBrush Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OpenDisplay averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do ScreenBrush Remote or OpenDisplay have ads?

Neither ScreenBrush Remote nor OpenDisplay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenBrush Remote or OpenDisplay?

ScreenBrush Remote ships an update every 5 months, and OpenDisplay every 8 days. Most recently, ScreenBrush Remote was updated on October 1, 2026 and OpenDisplay on October 18, 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.*