Comparison

Wormhole vs Genki Studio

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

Genki Studio

Transform your iPad into a portable monitor and advanced video capture device. Connect UVC input devices to view, record, and present content from cameras, PCs, or microscopes directly on your tablet.

Highlights
  • Portable monitor and video capture
  • Connect UVC input devices
  • Record video and images
  • Save to iPad or external SSD
  • External display output
  • Apple Pencil markup
  • Grid and ratio overlays
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Genki Studio turns your iPad into a portable monitor and professional video capture and presentation device. Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to start using your iPad as a portable monitor for your gaming console, PC, digital camera, small board computer, or microscope. Record the input at maximum quality and save the media file directly to your iPad or an external SSD to save storage space on your iPad. With external monitor support, your iPad can output full-screen content to another external display via AirPlay or USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapters while continuing recording to your iPad, while using Apple Pencil markup for a quick presentation. Highlights of this app: · Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to your iPad. · Capture images or videos with audio with maximum quality, to your iPad storage or directly to an external storage device like a portable SSD. · Fully compatible with Stage Manager and Multitasking features of the iPad, enjoy music or play a video on your iPad with Genki Studio app running simultaneously. · Support for Fractional Frame rates, Grid and Ratio Overlay for professional monitoring. · Mark Up with Apple Pencil support lets you scribble on the screen. · External Display support to output clean video image to AirPlay or a wired connection, while continuing recording to your iPad at the same time. Turn your iPad into a portable notepad with Apple Pencil support for live events. · iPadOS menu bar, keyboard shortcuts and game controller support for various app functions allows you to quickly capture the moment. · Optimized for accessibility with VoiceOver support. * Connecting to UVC devices requires a compatible model of iPad. Requires additional accessories; this app supports Genki ShadowCast, and any other input device that conform with UVC (USB Video Class) standards. Appropriate USB-C adapters, docks, or hubs are required for some devices or configurations. Multitasking features require a compatible model of iPad. Connecting to External Displays wirelessly requires AirPlay 2-enabled TVs, streaming boxes or sticks, or a compatible Mac with the latest macOS update installed; also, using a non-Genki ShadowCast capture product will have an added Genki logo watermark on the clean video output Image. ** UVC input is supported on iPad with a USB-C port. USB-C ports on some iPad only supports maximum USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps or USB 2.0 High-Speed, which may limit the formats you can use with your UVC devices. Please check your iPad’s support before downloading this app or buying accessories.

Screenshots

Wormhole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Genki Studio at 83% against Wormhole's 20%. Wormhole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) 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, Genki Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wormhole versus Genki Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWormholeGenki Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerj5createHuman Things, Inc

Customer experience

Wormhole

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

Genki Studio

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Wormhole

No in-app purchases

None

Genki Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wormhole free?
Wormhole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genki Studio free?
Genki Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wormhole or Genki Studio have ads?
Neither Wormhole nor Genki Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wormhole or Genki Studio?
Wormhole ships an update weekly, and Genki Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wormhole was updated on October 3, 2026 and Genki Studio on October 14, 2026.

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