Controlax vs Tab Display
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Controlax
Transform your iOS device into a powerful computer remote. Control your PC or Mac with custom shortcuts, a virtual trackpad, and keyboard functionality. Manage apps, files, and system functions from a distance.
- Customizable app, file, and website shortcuts
- Remote mouse and keyboard control
- Virtual trackpad with familiar gestures
- Remote shutdown and system control
- Dual-channel connection for stability
- Internet-based remote control from anywhere
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Have you ever thought about controlling the PC & Mac through the iPhone? Apps custom control, keyboard shortcuts mouse & keyboard, remote shutdown, or customize what you use most. With Controlax, your iOS device will turn into a computer's powerful Touch Bar in 1 step in 1 second. Controlax takes all: •1sec Connect & Auto-Detect: We tried our best to simplify the connection between your iPhone and computer. And the best way to do it is to let your iPhone find your computer automatically. •Revolution update: You can customize what you use most now. You can create shortcuts about apps, files, folders, websites, keyboard shortcuts, and more with your imagination. •Touch Bar also Remote Control A productive controller when near to computer, and a remote controller when far away Mac. Remote shutdown, apps switching, windows switching, windows maximization, lock the screen, screenshot with one button. •Remote mouse & keyboard Tap it. Slide it. Drag it. The iPhone becomes your best trackpad of the computer now. Familiar gestures make movement natural and intuitive •Number Pad Your efficiency can be improved by 300% when you using Excel, Numbers, and calculator •Extremely Stable with Dual-Channel Technology: Exclusive Dual-Channel(internet and LAN) technology makes the connection extremely stable. •Distance-limitless Controlling: The Internet-Connection-Mode enables Controlax to remote control smoothly from every signal corner of the world, without any space and distance's restriction. System Requirements: -iOS 8 or later -MacOS 10.10 or later -Windows 7 or later
Tab Display
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a second screen for your Mac or Windows computer. Extend your display wirelessly or via USB and enjoy customizable resolution and video playback. A free download with an optional purchase to remove ads.
- Extend computer display to iOS device
- Wireless and USB connectivity
- Customizable resolution settings
- Remote video playback
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Smooth streaming via WebRTC
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Please download the macOS or Windows application from the official website -- https://tab-display.enfpdev.com -- Tab Display allows users to seamlessly transform their iPhone or iPad into an external display for their MacBook or Windows desktop or laptop. With this app, users can extend their screen and receive video of the virtual display on their iOS device. It supports both wireless connections using Wi-Fi and wired connections through USB tethering (Note: Devices that do not support USB tethering (Wi-Fi only devices) cannot use the wired connection feature) Tab Display is free to download and use. However, an in-app purchase is available to remove advertisements. Tab Display supports both portrait mode and landscape mode, giving users the flexibility to choose the orientation that best suits their needs. It also allows for customizable resolution settings, enabling users to adjust the display resolution freely for the optimal experience. Additionally, Tab Display offers a remote video playback feature. By placing videos in a designated folder on your desktop, you can freely enjoy watching them on your iPhone or iPad. Tab Display is designed to make the process of extending your MacBook screen as simple and seamless as possible. The app uses WebRTC technology internally to ensure that the video is streamed smoothly and without any lag. This means that users can enjoy a high-quality display experience without any interruptions or delays. Check out the tutorial on how to use the Tab Display feature by watching the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtSTy58u57E Similar apps: Duet Display, spacedesk, superdisplay, TwomonSE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Controlax at 4.6 against Tab Display's 4.1. Controlax also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Tab Display's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price and review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Tab Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Controlax asks for nothing beyond the download.
Controlax holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Controlax's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tab Display's.
Controlax ships an update every 6 weeks, Tab Display every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Controlax | Tab Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 4.1 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Wayhold Information Technology Co. ,Ltd | Jaeil Roh |
Customer experience
Controlax
Tab Display
In-app purchases
Controlax
No in-app purchases
Tab Display
- Remove Ads$2.99









