Comparison

Halo OS vs Tab Display

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

Head to head
About

Halo OS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desktop computer. Connect external displays, keyboards, and mice to navigate a web browser and file explorer with ease.

Highlights
  • External monitor support
  • Bluetooth keyboard and mouse compatibility
  • Web browser
  • File explorer
  • TXT file reader
  • Window management
Features
Read full description

Initial Project to turn your iPhone/iPad into a computer. How to use this app: - Connect your iPhone/iPad to an external monitor (use Lightning Digital AV Adapter, HDMI (for iPad) or use Apple AirPlay) - Connect Bluetooth Mouse and Bluetooth Keyboard (if you are using iPhone you gonna need to activate Assistive Touch and screen orientation change to Off so you can rotate the iPhone screen) Feature: Web browser File Explorer with a txt file reader. -- How to use the app --- Double click to open files and folders Click the window top bar so that windows became top window Double click top bar will expand the screen

About

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.

Highlights
  • Extend computer display to iOS device
  • Wireless and USB connectivity
  • Customizable resolution settings
  • Remote video playback
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Smooth streaming via WebRTC
Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Halo OS4 screens
Tab Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

Halo OS and Tab Display both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Halo OS's written reviews are positive against 17% of Tab Display's. Halo OS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Tab Display's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Tab Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Halo OS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Halo OS against 4.2 for Tab Display. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Halo OS's written reviews are positive against 17% of Tab Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, Tab Display every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Halo OS versus Tab Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalo OSTab Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago MendesJaeil Roh

Customer experience

Halo OS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Tab Display

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Halo OS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tab Display

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Halo OS free?
Halo OS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tab Display free?
Tab Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Halo OS or Tab Display?
Halo OS is rated higher. Halo OS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tab Display averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Halo OS or Tab Display have ads?
Tab Display shows ads; Halo OS does not.
Which is updated more often, Halo OS or Tab Display?
Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, and Tab Display every 4 weeks. Most recently, Halo OS was updated on August 14, 2026 and Tab Display on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons