Connect My Computer vs BeMyDisplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect My Computer
Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.
- Remote Mac control from iOS
- Trackpad mouse cursor control
- Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
- Functional keyboard shortcuts
- Virtual mouse buttons
- International keyboard support
- Mac OS X login
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.
BeMyDisplay
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BeMyDisplay turns iPad/iPhone into a second display for Windows PC. The advanced design let BeMyDisplay provide unparalleled display effect: pixel perfect + ultra-low latency (free of trial). To get started, plug your iPad/iPhone into your Windows PC with USB cable, and run BeMyDisplay on both windows and iOS side, then BeMyDisplay will turn your iPad/iPhone into a high-performance second display for your PC automatically. BeMyDisplay Works With: All iPad/iPhone with iOS 12.0 and later All PC with Intel/Nvidia graphics card and Windows 10 (Version 2004 or newer) or Windows 11 Learn more at: https://starry-sky-workshop.github.io/BeMyDisplay/ or at: https://gitee.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay [Annual Subscription Information] Subscription Benefits: Enjoy all app features for one year Subscription Period: 1 year Subscription Price: Please refer to the iAP application information, for example, a continuous annual subscription is $1 per year. Payment: Upon confirming purchase and payment, the amount will be charged to the iTunes account. Cancellation of Renewal: To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will attempt to charge the fee within 24 hours prior to the expiration date, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for one year. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/starry-sky-workshop/BeMyDisplay/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy/PrivacyPolicy-en.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Connect My Computer at none against BeMyDisplay's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeMyDisplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, BeMyDisplay every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect My Computer | BeMyDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hana Mobile | 一康 樊 |
Bugs and requests
Connect My Computer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Authentication failures with complex passwords
- Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups
Requested features
4 requests- Remote wake/sleep functionality
- Integrated file transfer
- Improved multi-monitor support
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
BeMyDisplay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect My Computer
- Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
BeMyDisplay
- Auto-renewable Annual Plan$0.991 Year
Questions
Is Connect My Computer free?
Is BeMyDisplay free?
Do Connect My Computer or BeMyDisplay have ads?
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or BeMyDisplay?
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