Comparison

Splashtop Vault 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

Splashtop Vault

Securely store, generate, and autofill passwords across all your devices. This app offers encrypted storage, threat alerts, and multi-factor authentication for robust account protection. It also provides emergency access and password sharing options.

Highlights
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Password generator
  • Autofill logins and TOTP
  • Threat alerts
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Emergency access
Features
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Splashtop Vault™ manages your passwords with ease, while accounting for the latest in cybersecurity threats and technology advances. Enjoy everyday ease of password use Safely store your passwords, protect your accounts with strong passwords, and easily fill passwords on any device. Splashtop Vault includes synced and encrypted storage, a highly customizable password generator, and synced autofill for both mobile and desktop browsers. Protect yourself with the latest in password management Under the hood, Splashtop Vault protects your passwords with the latest encryption, stores them via the latest in cloud native architecture, and alerts you of threats to your accounts. Strong unique passwords synced across all devices - Sync & manage your passwords across all devices including mobile, web, tablet, and desktop browser extensions. - Securely store passwords, notes, payment info, IDs, and personal info​. - Generate strong, unique passwords to protect against cyberthreats. - Flexibly switch between multiple Splashtop Vault accounts. Password autofill and sharing - While on a login page, automatically see your available logins. No logins? Spot phishing. - Reduce manual typing. Get prompted to save existing passwords for autofill. - Autofill time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). - Share passwords to exact dates. Protect shares by number of uses and passphrases. - Seamlessly integrated with Splashtop remote desktop access. Supports mobile and desktop Splashtop clients. Secure storage and access - Splashtop Vault is built on a Zero-Knowledge security architecture — besides you, no one (including Splashtop) can gain access to the credentials. - Protect your Splashtop Vault with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Use Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, Duo, RSA, and YubiKey OTP. - Encrypted storage with XSALSA20, Poly1305, Curve25519, and SCRYPT. - Maintain password security – Automatically compare your passwords to known data breaches and to take action. - Allow trusted individuals to access your account via Emergency Access. Splashtop remote access community Splashtop Vault is also a complimentary add-on service to Splashtop remote access and support solution subscribers. Support & FAQ: https://support-splashtopvault.splashtop.com/ Website: https://www.splashtop.com/splashtop-vault Privacy Policy: https://www.splashtop.com/privacy

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
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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.

Screenshots

Splashtop Vault4 screens
Tab Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splashtop Vault at 100% against Tab Display's 14%. Splashtop Vault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tab Display's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price 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. Splashtop Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splashtop Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tab Display has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Splashtop Vault's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tab Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splashtop Vault ships an update every 3 months, Tab Display every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Splashtop Vault versus Tab Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashtop VaultTab Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplashtop B.V.Jaeil Roh

Customer experience

Splashtop Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tab Display

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Splashtop Vault

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tab Display

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Splashtop Vault free?
Splashtop Vault 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, Splashtop Vault or Tab Display?
Splashtop Vault is rated higher. Splashtop Vault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tab Display averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Splashtop Vault or Tab Display have ads?
Tab Display shows ads; Splashtop Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Splashtop Vault or Tab Display?
Splashtop Vault ships an update every 3 months, and Tab Display every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splashtop Vault was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tab Display on October 24, 2026.

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