Comparison

Halo OS vs Capaste

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
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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

Capaste

Features
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Move text, photos, and files between your phone, tablet, and computer. Copy text on your phone and use it on your computer. Send a photo to your computer for editing, or share a file directly from another app. Pair your devices with Capaste, choose what to send, and select a device. • Pair your devices: Enter a pairing code or scan a QR code. • Share content: Send clipboard content, photos, videos, files, and folders. • Send from other apps: Use the system share menu to send content with Capaste. • Choose how to receive: Set each device to receive automatically or ask for confirmation. • Manage transfers: View transfer history and export received files. Capaste works without an account. Depending on your settings and network connection, files can be sent directly between devices or forwarded through a service. On iOS, the free version supports pairing with one device. A one-time Pro purchase lets each device pair with up to ten devices.

Screenshots

Halo OS4 screens
Capaste3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halo OS at none against Capaste's 1. Halo OS also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). Capaste's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 26 months). On price, ads 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. Capaste sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Halo OS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, Capaste every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Halo OS versus Capaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalo OSCapaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB133 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago Mendes淞元 甘

In-app purchases

None

Halo OS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Capaste

One-time1
  • Capaste Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Halo OS free?
Halo OS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capaste free?
Capaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Halo OS or Capaste have ads?
Neither Halo OS nor Capaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halo OS or Capaste?
Halo OS ships an update every 26 months, and Capaste every 8 days. Most recently, Halo OS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Capaste on November 9, 2026.

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