Comparison

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad vs Duet Display

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

Head to head
About

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

This mobile browser offers tabbed browsing, one-tap sharing to social networks, and cross-device syncing. It features custom gestures for quick access to favorite sites and a clutter-free full-screen mode for an enhanced web experience.

Highlights
  • Tabbed browsing
  • One-tap sharing
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom gestures
  • Speed Dial
  • Sidebars
Features
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Simplify your mobile life. Let Dolphin do all the work so you don’t have to. Use Dolphin’s tabbed browsing and share any web content instantly to your favorite social networks and send between desktop and mobile devices. Download Dolphin for the best iPad web browser experience. Dolphin's free iPad browser has tons of exclusive features. Over 50,000,000 total downloads Dolphin Browser's Gestures and sidebars make web surfing fast, intuitive and fun while on the go. - USA Today “…it’s a great, simple browser that feels more at home on a touchscreen device than pretty much anything else you’ll try. - Lifehacker Features: *One-tap Share Right from Dolphin, you can tweet web pages, post them to Facebook, share them via email, or Grab the content and save it directly to Evernote (Beta) or Box. *Tabbed browsing No need to toggle between screens, tabbed browsing lets you open and switch between Web pages fast as lightning. *Dolphin Connect Sync/Send between Mobile and Desktop - Send to device: Send links, maps, phone numbers, & more from your desktop to your phone and vice versa with Chrome/Firefox/Safari extensions.** - Dolphin Connect: Sync easily your history, bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across mobile and desktop. *WiFi-Broadcast Share links with Dolphin friends nearby on your wifi network. *Gesture Let your inner artist out and create a personal Gesture (symbol) to access the mobile and desktop websites you use the most. *Speed Dial Visit your favorite sites on the go with one touch. *Sidebars Make the best of mobile interface with bookmarks on your left sidebar. *Full Screen Mode Browse without clutter by switching easily to full screen mode. Also check out Dolphin Browser on iPhone! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-browser/id452204407?mt=8 Download Dolphin Browser extensions and send web content between your mobile and desktop. Download now: Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dolphin-connect/pajecklcmiegagoelbbjldmfcbcpdpll Firefox: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.xpi Safari: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.safariextz We love hearing from you. Contact us at support@dolphin-browser.com and rate us today!

About

Duet Display

Transform your iPad or iPhone into an advanced, lag-free extra display for your Mac or PC. Interact with your computer using touch and gestures, and unlock professional drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil support.

Highlights
  • Extra display for Mac & PC
  • Lag-free performance
  • Touch and gesture support
  • Apple Pencil integration
  • Professional drawing tools
  • Portable productivity
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#1 best-selling iPad app in US, Japan, UK, Germany, and 17 other countries! Duet turns your iPad or iPhone into the most advanced extra display for your Mac & PC. Developed by a team of ex-Apple engineers, Duet offers unparalleled performance and display quality - all with zero lag. — DO MORE — Be twice as productive by multitasking with two screens. And for those that travel, have a portable way to stay productive. — INCREDIBLY SIMPLE — To get started, plug your iPad into your desktop using your charging cable. The free Duet desktop app will automatically detect your device, and transform it into a high performance touchscreen display. There’s no need to worry about unreliable Wi-Fi, laggy performance, pixelated screens or managing network passwords. — TOUCHSCREEN — Interact with Mac & PC like never before, with touch & gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pan and zoom. And with our latest release, you can even add a touch bar to any iPad with any Mac. — PERFECT FOR APPLE PENCIL — With Duet Pro, you can turn your iPad and Apple Pencil into a professional graphics tablet. We’ve re-engineered our rendering algorithms for ultra-responsive drawing, optimized specifically for designers, illustrators and artists. Duet Pro also unlocks pressure & tilt sensitivity, hover, palm rejection, and more to seamlessly draw in the most powerful programs for professionals. Get precise control in Photoshop, Corel Painter, Lightroom, ToonBoom, Illustrator, Manga Studio and more.  — PRESS — TechCrunch - "Feels Like Magic" TIME - "Getting Work Done Faster and More Efficiently" The Guardian - "Lag-free" Forbes - "The simple thing to note is this...Duet Display works." The Verge - "Glorious Fluidity" Lifehacker - "It's fast, easy to use, and works great" Business Insider - "Zero lag and true retina resolution” Wall Street Journal - “It’s as easy as just plugging it in" — REVIEWS — “Awesome! My iPad Pro can be an extra monitor! Cool app” ~CEO of T-Mobile, John Legere “Very smooth and responsive indeed, plus you could use the touch screen to “click” on screen interfaces!” ~Photographer, Lok Cheung “Love the ability to use my iPad as a monitor with Duet.” ~Former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki “Just started using this app called Duet… Kinda love it so far.” ~Comedian and Youtube, Phillip DeFranco “All my mac folks look at the Duet app… GREAT!” ~Actor and Comedian, Sinbad  "I really like the app, I suppose the biggest compliment I can give is that it's so easy to setup it almost seems like an Apple product.” ~Early Adopter, M. Nightingale "Amazing solution for me by the way. Works as I was hoping for and actually my main reason for getting an iPad : )” ~Early Adopter, M. Gemzoe Duet Works With: All iPhones and iPads with iOS 7.0 and later All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 7 and later Duet Pro Works With: All iPad Pros with Apple Pencil All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 8.1 and later (64 bit) Duet Pro is an optional upgrade for additional features, and price may vary by location. Duet Pro subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage Duet Pro in Account Settings after the optional upgrade. Learn more at http://www.duetdisplay.com Terms: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Duet Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duet Display at 4.4 against Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's 3.7. Duet Display also leads on ratings volume (49K vs 1.6K) and review sentiment (45% vs 35%). Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dolphin Web Browser for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duet Display holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Display has 49K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's written reviews are positive against 45% of Duet Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad ships an update monthly, Duet Display every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad versus Duet Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin Web Browser for iPadDuet Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.6K ratings)4.4 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K49K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMoboTap Inc.Duet, Inc.

Customer experience

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative59.0%

Duet Display

All ratings48,726 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews2,383 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful gestures and shortcuts
  • 🔥 Great alternative to Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
  • 🔌 High battery consumption
  • 📦 Outdated design

Duet Display

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works seamlessly as a second screen
  • 👍 Useful for productivity and multitasking
  • 🎨 Great for artists and designers
  • 💻 Extends desktop to iPad
  • ⭐ Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Subscription model for full functionality
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process
  • 💸 Expensive for the features provided

Bugs and requests

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive UI elements
  • Freezing during page loads
  • Bookmark sync issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable home page and new tab page
  • Improved bookmark management with folders
  • Sync across devices
  • Enhanced ad-blocking capabilities
  • Support for modern web standards

Duet Display

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with certain software and drivers
  • Laggy performance and input delays
  • Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved resolution and scaling options
  • Better support for older devices and Windows
  • More customization and control over settings
  • Wireless connectivity without subscription

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

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6 purchases

Duet Display

Subscriptions6
  • Duet Starter (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Duet Air (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Duet Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Duet Starter (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Duet Air (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Duet Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Dolphin Web Browser for iPad free?
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duet Display free?
Duet Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Duet Display?
Duet Display is rated higher. Dolphin Web Browser for iPad averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Duet Display averages 4.4 from 49K ratings.
Do Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Duet Display have ads?
Duet Display shows ads; Dolphin Web Browser for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Duet Display?
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad ships an update monthly, and Duet Display every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad was updated on October 10, 2026 and Duet Display on October 17, 2026.

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