# Tab Display vs External Display Desktop

Tab Display and External Display Desktop both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of External Display Desktop's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tab Display's. External Display Desktop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tab Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and External Display Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Tab Display against 4.2 for External Display Desktop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Tab Display's written reviews are positive against 61% of External Display Desktop's.

Tab Display ships an update every 3 weeks, External Display Desktop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab Display | External Display Desktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-display-expand-your-tablet/id1665373169/reviews) | **[4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/external-display-desktop-xeos/id6758286241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Marian-Daniel Filipovici](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825291966) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-display-expand-your-tablet/id1665373169)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### External Display Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/external-display-desktop-xeos/id6758286241)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured desktop experience on an external monitor. Browse the web, watch videos, work, and join calls with full resolution and multitasking capabilities. Enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free environment with mouse and keyboard support.

**Highlights:** Full-resolution browsing on external display, Remove black bars for full-screen view, Open PDFs and files in tabs, Camera and microphone support for calls, Mouse and keyboard support, Multitask with floating tabs, Integrated ad-blocker

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab Display free?

Tab Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is External Display Desktop free?

External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tab Display or External Display Desktop?

External Display Desktop is rated higher. Tab Display averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while External Display Desktop averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tab Display or External Display Desktop have ads?

Tab Display shows ads; External Display Desktop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tab Display or External Display Desktop?

Tab Display ships an update every 3 weeks, and External Display Desktop every 2 days. Most recently, Tab Display was updated on November 3, 2026 and External Display Desktop on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*