Comparison

topoArea vs ScreenCommand

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

Head to head
About

topoArea

Measure areas, perimeters, and lengths on a map by selecting points or entering coordinates. Export data in CSV or KML formats, and convert between different coordinate systems.

Highlights
  • Measure areas, perimeters, and lengths
  • Manual coordinate input (decimal degrees)
  • Export coordinates in CSV format
  • Export map images in JPG format
  • Import coordinates in CSV format
  • Export points, lines, and polygons in KML format
  • Coordinate system conversion (Decimal Degrees, DMS, UTM)
Features
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topoArea is an app for measuring areas and lengths through coordinated points on the map. To do this, simply select different points on the map and then calculate the area and perimeter, or the total length between points. To select the points, a simple click is required, or you can enter the coordinates manually. topoArea allows you to export, in "csv" format, the file with the Coordinates, being able to save it in the Files folder, or share it by e-mail or written message, allowing someone else who has the app to import the file and open it. You can also, for example, create the file on the iPhone, export it, and open it on the iPad. Since the file has a "csv" format, it is compatible with Numbers and Excel. topoArea also allows you to export and share files in the "kml" format, used by Google Earth. In addition, topoArea has a Coordinate Converter, which allows you to convert between Decimal Degrees, Degrees Minutes and Seconds, and UTM using WGS84. Features: - Measurement of areas, perimeters and lengths; - Introduction of Coordinates by fixing the point, or manually, by latitude and longitude in decimal degrees; - Export, in "csv" format, of coordinates and distances; - Export, in "jpg" format, of the screen image - Import, in "csv" format, of Coordinates, in the topoArea model; - Export, in "kml" format, of Points, Lines and Polygons; - Units in the metric system or in the imperial system; - Coordinate Converter.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 ⌘L, ⌘T and ⌘R • 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.

Screenshots

topoArea4 screens
ScreenCommand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScreenCommand at every 3 weeks against topoArea's every 5 months. ScreenCommand also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). topoArea's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

topoArea costs $2.99 and ScreenCommand $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

topoArea ships an update every 5 months, ScreenCommand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
topoArea versus ScreenCommand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertopoAreaScreenCommand
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaulo CorreiaSimple Products Studio

Customer experience

topoArea

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ScreenCommand

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

topoArea

No in-app purchases

None

ScreenCommand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is topoArea free?
topoArea costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScreenCommand free?
ScreenCommand costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do topoArea or ScreenCommand have ads?
Neither topoArea nor ScreenCommand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, topoArea or ScreenCommand?
topoArea ships an update every 5 months, and ScreenCommand every 3 weeks. Most recently, topoArea was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScreenCommand on October 20, 2026.

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