Comparison

Tab Display vs Planly

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

Head to head
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.

About

Planly

Features
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Effortlessly organize your day with Planly, the ultimate task management app! Simplify your to-do list by dividing it into manageable time blocks—morning, afternoon, and evening. Stay focused on what matters, track your progress throughout the day, and ensure every task is completed. Whether you're powering through a productive morning, handling afternoon projects, or wrapping up with evening goals, Planly keeps you in control from start to finish. This app was created by Ho Qi Yang, Yang An Yi, Yang An Zhi, and Hakkeem Samira under the 2024 Swift Accelerator Programme.

Screenshots

Tab Display3 screens
Planly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planly at none against Tab Display's 1. Planly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tab Display's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. Planly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tab Display versus Planly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTab DisplayPlanly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaeil RohTinkercademy Community Showcase

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tab Display

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Planly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tab Display free?
Tab Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planly free?
Planly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tab Display or Planly have ads?
Tab Display shows ads; Planly does not.

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