Comparison

ScreenWave vs Dongled

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScreenWave

This utility app enables multi-person conference applications by supporting up to 16 simultaneous displays and 64 input sources. It provides seamless internet access alongside wireless display connections across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Supports 16 simultaneous displays
  • Connects up to 64 input sources
  • AC router with 5G/2.4G Wi-Fi
  • Wired Gigabit Ethernet
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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For multi-person conference applications, the Wireless ScreenWave Router supports up to 16 simultaneous displays. The 64 input sources can be connected at any time for content display. It covers the entire array of platforms. JWR2100 is also an AC router with wireless 5G / 2.4G and wired Gigabit Ethernet connections, so it allows you to access the Internet while using wireless display connections.

About

Dongled

This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.

Highlights
  • Real-time UVC video and audio streaming
  • Low latency wired connection
  • Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation
  • Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles
  • Open-source and free to use
  • No ads or data collection
Features
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Dongled: Seamless UVC Video Streaming This app requires a USB-C enabled iPad and UVC capture card or dongle to function. Dongled brings straightforward USB-C video and audio streaming to your device, with a UVC capture card Dongled turns your display into a full screen wired video monitor. Key Features: ◎ No Ads: Dongled is a free app, does not use or collect your data, and all the audio and HD visual monitoring functions are free. ◎ Open Source: The app source code is free and open to anyone under the permissive MIT license. ◎ Super Lightweight: A responsive user experience focused on one task, Dongled is designed as a plug and play app, no interface needed. ◎ Low Latency: Dongled was built around a core goal of achieving minimal latency, experience quicker response times and higher refresh rates vs wireless connections. ◎ Real-time Monitoring: Connect to USB-C camera sources for both video and, on supported devices, 1 or 2 channel audio playback via speakers or Bluetooth. ◎ Dynamic Adaptation: Dongled auto-adjusts to various resolutions and frame rates. The app uses the aspect ratios and resolutions set by your hardware. Dongled lets you connect game consoles or cameras directly to your USB-C device for fullscreen gaming, enhanced resolution, and seamless camera monitoring—no wireless setup or extra configuration needed.

Screenshots

ScreenWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dongled at 4.6 against ScreenWave's 3.0. Dongled also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 4). ScreenWave's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dongled holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dongled has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenWave ships an update every 3 weeks, Dongled every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ScreenWave versus Dongled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenWaveDongled
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings423 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerj5createOddforms Design LLC

Customer experience

ScreenWave

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Dongled

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScreenWave

No in-app purchases

None

Dongled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenWave free?
ScreenWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dongled free?
Dongled is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScreenWave or Dongled?
Dongled is rated higher. ScreenWave averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dongled averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do ScreenWave or Dongled have ads?
Neither ScreenWave nor Dongled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenWave or Dongled?
ScreenWave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dongled every 3 months. Most recently, ScreenWave was updated on September 7, 2026 and Dongled on July 19, 2026.

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