Comparison

Gluu Execute vs External Display Desktop

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

Head to head
About

Gluu Execute

Features
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Gluu makes it easy to execute, log, monitor and report on recurring tasks in any process. Create a process in the Gluu platform, then add your work instructions, tasks and team members. This app lets endusers see which tasks to do when - and to log them as done with a single touch. It works like this (you need a Gluu account to start): 1. Sign in with the credentials you use for the web version. 2. Follow the wizard to create a process, an activity and some tasks. 4. Assign a user to the role that is responsible. 5. Let the user download this app and sign in 6. The user can now see and log tasks, view work instructions and see comments. The process owner is then notified by email if tasks are not done in time and can review the full history over time.

About

External Display Desktop

Browse the web, watch videos, and work on an external display using your iPhone. Enjoy full-resolution browsing, file management, and even video calls with camera and microphone support. It offers a desktop-like experience with mouse and keyboard compatibility, and a privacy-focused design with an integrated ad-blocker.

Highlights
  • Full-resolution browsing on external displays
  • Full-screen video playback
  • PDF and file opening in tabs
  • Camera and microphone support for calls
  • Mouse and keyboard support
  • Floating, resizable tabs
  • Integrated ad-blocker
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XeOS is the leading and most acclaimed desktop mode experience for iPhone, iPad, and the new iPhone Duo. Browse the web on a second screen, watch videos full-screen, work or study on your external monitor, TV, or projector powered only by your iPhone/iPad. Browse at full resolution, remove black bars, open PDFs and files in tabs, join calls with camera and microphone support, and enjoy a better iPhone/iPad extended display experience. • Full-resolution browsing on your external display from iPhone/iPad • Remove black bars for a cleaner full-screen view • Open PDFs and files in browser tabs • Download files directly from the browser • Watch YouTube and online video in full screen • Camera and microphone support for calls and meetings • Mouse and keyboard support for a desktop-like setup • Multitask with floating tabs - resize and reposition them anywhere on the screen • Use the on-screen trackpad when you don't have a mouse with you • Use the on-screen keyboard when you don't have a keyboard with you • More flexible iPhone/iPad external monitor to use anywhere • Enjoy a better iPhone/iPad to external monitor experience • Use iPhone/iPad extend display for work, travel, and entertainment • Privacy-focused by design, with no server account or remote processing; your browsing session, files, and activity stay on your device • Integrated ad-blocker disables many known intrusive trackers and ads • Built on Safari and iOS security standards, with proper system permissions IMPORTANT: This app works only with iPhone/iPads supporting video output when connecting via cable or adapter! Most iPhone/iPads support it, except the Air and E models, but check your iPhone/iPad's compatibility! The app works with some iPads but we advise you to use the free trial to test it with your model first! If wired connection doesn't work for your model try the wireless mode via AirPlay. The app's onboarding guides your through connecting all peripherals and your external monitor. If you encounter any issues or need help please contact support in the app. IMPORTANT: Note that the app has a few minor limitations. Due to browser engine security restrictions, users may be unable to interact with remote iframes in certain situations. When this happens, the app provides a button to temporarily switch to the phone layout, allowing you to complete the required action. Afterward, you can return to the fullscreen, black-bar-free experience. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gluu Execute4 screens
External Display Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gluu Execute at none against External Display Desktop's 3. Gluu Execute also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). External Display Desktop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 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. External Display Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Gluu Execute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gluu Execute ships an update every 2 months, External Display Desktop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gluu Execute versus External Display Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGluu ExecuteExternal Display Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGluu ApSMarian-Daniel Filipovici

In-app purchases

None

Gluu Execute

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

External Display Desktop

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Gluu Execute free?
Gluu Execute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gluu Execute or External Display Desktop have ads?
Neither Gluu Execute nor External Display Desktop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gluu Execute or External Display Desktop?
Gluu Execute ships an update every 2 months, and External Display Desktop every 2 days. Most recently, Gluu Execute was updated on October 6, 2026 and External Display Desktop on October 22, 2026.

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