Comparison

Wormhole vs Dongled

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

Head to head
About

Wormhole

Connect your Windows PC and iPad/iPhone to mirror screens, control your PC with touch, or share files. Experience seamless interaction between devices, extending your workflow.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring between Windows and iOS
  • Touch and stylus control for Windows on iOS
  • Virtual second screen creation
  • iOS screen projection to Windows
  • AirDrop-like file sharing
  • Media content sharing
Features
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This companion application can be used with j5create CrossLink Hub Cable. j5create CrossLink Hub Cable is a USB hub with host to host connection cable function, besides the hub function, this link cable can also be used to connect Windows PC and iPad/iPhone, once the connection is completed, users can easily duplicate the screen to iPad/iPhone , whereas in an iPad/iPhone you can see the contents of the Windows screen there, you can control or draw something in Windows with your finger or a stylus, and touch events or stylus traces and pen pressure are reflected to Windows, just like directly in operate the touch screen with a finger or a pen on a Windows PC. In addition to mapping the main screen of the Windows PC and directly viewing and operating on the iPad/iPhone, the APP also provides the function of generating a virtual second screen, and at the same time project this virtual second screen to the iPad/iPhone, and directly operate on the iPad/iPhone. Conversely, we can also project the content of the iPad/iPhone to the Windows PC through this cable connection, this function is like AirPlay, you can directly see the screen content and operation of the iPad/iPhone on the screen of the Windows PC. In addition to video screen projection and copying, the app also supports AirDrop-like functionality, allowing you to easily share media content such as videos, photos or files to a "Download" location on your Windows PC. You can also share files to your iPad/iPhone just like you can with AirDrop on a Mac by right-clicking on the file in Windows File Explorer and selecting the share menu function.

About

Dongled

This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.

Highlights
  • Real-time UVC video and audio streaming
  • Low latency wired connection
  • Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation
  • Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles
  • Open-source and free to use
  • No ads or data collection
Features
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Dongled: Seamless UVC Video Streaming This app requires a USB-C enabled iPad and UVC capture card or dongle to function. Dongled brings straightforward USB-C video and audio streaming to your device, with a UVC capture card Dongled turns your display into a full screen wired video monitor. Key Features: ◎ No Ads: Dongled is a free app, does not use or collect your data, and all the audio and HD visual monitoring functions are free. ◎ Open Source: The app source code is free and open to anyone under the permissive MIT license. ◎ Super Lightweight: A responsive user experience focused on one task, Dongled is designed as a plug and play app, no interface needed. ◎ Low Latency: Dongled was built around a core goal of achieving minimal latency, experience quicker response times and higher refresh rates vs wireless connections. ◎ Real-time Monitoring: Connect to USB-C camera sources for both video and, on supported devices, 1 or 2 channel audio playback via speakers or Bluetooth. ◎ Dynamic Adaptation: Dongled auto-adjusts to various resolutions and frame rates. The app uses the aspect ratios and resolutions set by your hardware. Dongled lets you connect game consoles or cameras directly to your USB-C device for fullscreen gaming, enhanced resolution, and seamless camera monitoring—no wireless setup or extra configuration needed.

Screenshots

Wormhole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dongled at 91% against Wormhole's 20%. Wormhole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wormhole ships an update weekly, Dongled every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wormhole versus Dongled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWormholeDongled
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerj5createOddforms Design LLC

Customer experience

Wormhole

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Dongled

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wormhole

No in-app purchases

None

Dongled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wormhole free?
Wormhole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dongled free?
Dongled is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wormhole or Dongled have ads?
Neither Wormhole nor Dongled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wormhole or Dongled?
Wormhole ships an update weekly, and Dongled every 3 months. Most recently, Wormhole was updated on September 16, 2026 and Dongled on July 19, 2026.

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