exBrowser vs ScreenCommand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
exBrowser
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An external display is not only used show a presentation such as powerpoint or keynote. The ExBrowser can show a defferrent screen from iPad screen in an external display. If you do arrange a contents such as web page, PDF, photo in a screen that can split (up to 4 splits), will be able to work more efficiently. Works great with iPadOS multitasking! For example, you can showing an information for work such as photo or PDF in an external display during create an illustration using a paint app. Using ExBrowser, There will be more works that can be completed only on the iPad. In ver.2, this app has become a universal app that also works in iPhone. Connect iphone to a TV in living room via AirPlay, you can watching a contents while sitting on the sofa.
ScreenCommand
Transform your iPad or iPhone into a desktop browsing workstation by connecting it to an external monitor or TV. Use your device as a trackpad and keyboard to navigate a full desktop-class browser, stream content, and manage tabs.
- Desktop-class browser on external display
- iPad/iPhone as trackpad and keyboard
- Streaming support for Netflix, YouTube, etc.
- Up to 12 persistent tabs per window
- Customizable cursor styles and speed
- Full keyboard and mouse support
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Turn your iPad or iPhone and an external monitor or TV into a desktop browsing workstation, even on a non-M iPad, where iPadOS extended display isn't available. The big screen gets a full desktop-class browser. Your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and keyboard: 8 cursor styles, up to 12 persistent tabs, YouTube quality up to 4K, and Netflix and other streaming over a cable. A hardware keyboard works too, and so does a mouse on iPad. Pay once, no subscription. IMPORTANT: REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL MONITOR OR TV. ScreenCommand runs the browser on an external display connected over USB-C (or a USB-C-to-HDMI/DisplayPort adapter) or via AirPlay to an Apple TV, and your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and control center. Without a display connected, the app opens to a "Connect External Monitor" setup screen. There is no standalone on-device browsing mode. ScreenCommand shows websites on the TV; other apps can't run there. STREAMING ON THE BIG SCREEN: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock and other streaming services play on the TV over a USB-C cable. YouTube, Vimeo, and other web video play over a cable or AirPlay. SEAMLESS EXTERNAL DISPLAY ⢠Full web browsing on your external monitor ⢠Automatic display detection - plug and play ⢠Optimized for 1080p, 4K, and ultrawide displays ADVANCED CURSOR & CONTROLS ⢠Eight stunning cursor styles: Default, Cyberpunk Neon, Elegant Glass, Liquid Crystal, Gaming Pro, Luxury Gold, Aurora Borealis, Minimal Dark ⢠Smooth trackpad navigation with gesture support ⢠Use a Bluetooth or USB mouse or trackpad on iPad ⢠Natural scrolling with two-finger gestures ⢠Precise click, double-click, and right-click support INTELLIGENT KEYBOARD INPUT ⢠Full keyboard support for web forms and search ⢠Type on a hardware keyboard, with shortcuts like āL, āT and āR ⢠Smart URL bar: type a web address or a search query ⢠Automatic input field detection and focus MEDIA CONTROLS ⢠Play/pause video with one tap ⢠Change YouTube video quality on the fly, up to 4K (2160p), even in fullscreen ⢠Adjust media volume with an on-screen slider ⢠Seek through videos with intuitive progress bar ⢠Fullscreen toggle support ⢠Cinema mode for distraction-free viewing POWERFUL BROWSING FEATURES ⢠Up to 4 browser windows with 12 tabs each, saved between sessions ⢠Two windows side by side on the TV ⢠Password AutoFill for sign-ins on the TV ⢠Desktop mode for full website compatibility ⢠"What Works Here" shows how your device connects ⢠Prevents unwanted app redirects ⢠Pop-up blocker with a per-site switch CUSTOMIZATION ⢠Adjustable cursor size (0.2x - 5.0x) ⢠Adjustable mouse speed for precision or speed (0.5x - 5.0x) ⢠Configure homepage URL ⢠Auto-launch browser on monitor connect PRIVACY FIRST ⢠No data collection or tracking ⢠No third-party analytics ⢠All processing happens locally on your device ⢠No internet connection required (except for browsing) PERFECT FOR: ⢠Professionals who need a larger workspace ⢠Students doing research on a bigger screen ⢠Content creators managing social media ⢠Anyone wanting desktop browsing from an iPad or iPhone HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPad or iPhone to an external monitor (USB-C or HDMI adapter), or AirPlay to an Apple TV 2. Launch ScreenCommand 3. Browser automatically opens on your external display 4. Use your iPad or iPhone as a trackpad and control center 5. Enjoy desktop-class browsing! REQUIREMENTS: ⢠iPad with a USB-C port on iPadOS 17.0 or later (no M-series chip required) ⢠Or iPhone on iOS 17.0 or later. A cable needs USB-C video out (iPhone 15 or later, except iPhone 16e, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air); any iPhone can use AirPlay ⢠External monitor or TV ⢠USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapter (or direct USB-C connection), or an Apple TV for wireless AirPlay (wired recommended for the lowest cursor latency) ScreenCommand brings true desktop browsing to the external display of your iPad or iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScreenCommand at every 3 weeks against exBrowser's every 8 months. ScreenCommand also leads on chart position (#176 vs unranked). exBrowser's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
exBrowser costs $4.99 and ScreenCommand $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
exBrowser ships an update every 8 months, ScreenCommand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | exBrowser | ScreenCommand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | ā | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | ā | Paid |
| Best chart rank | ā | #176 ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ryosuke Kawachi | Simple Products Studio |
In-app purchases
exBrowser
No in-app purchases
ScreenCommand
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is exBrowser free?
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Do exBrowser or ScreenCommand have ads?
Which is updated more often, exBrowser or ScreenCommand?
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