Comparison

BeMyDisplay vs External Display Desktop

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

Head to head
About

BeMyDisplay

Features
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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

About

External Display Desktop

Browse the web, watch videos, and work on an external display using your iPhone. Enjoy full-resolution browsing, file management, and even video calls with camera and microphone support. It offers a desktop-like experience with mouse and keyboard compatibility, and a privacy-focused design with an integrated ad-blocker.

Highlights
  • Full-resolution browsing on external displays
  • Full-screen video playback
  • PDF and file opening in tabs
  • Camera and microphone support for calls
  • Mouse and keyboard support
  • Floating, resizable tabs
  • Integrated ad-blocker
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Browse the web on a second screen, watch videos full-screen, work or study on your external monitor, TV, or projector powered only by your iPhone/iPad. Browse at full resolution, remove black bars, open PDFs and files in tabs, join calls with camera and microphone support, and enjoy a better iPhone/iPad extended display experience. • Full-resolution browsing on your external display from iPhone/iPad • Remove black bars for a cleaner full-screen view • Open PDFs and files in browser tabs • Download files directly from the browser • Watch YouTube and online video in full screen • Camera and microphone support for calls and meetings • Mouse and keyboard support for a desktop-like setup • Multitask with floating tabs - resize and reposition them anywhere on the screen • Use the on-screen trackpad when you don't have a mouse with you • Use the on-screen keyboard when you don't have a keyboard with you • More flexible iPhone/iPad external monitor to use anywhere • Enjoy a better iPhone/iPad to external monitor experience • Use iPhone/iPad extend display for work, travel, and entertainment • Privacy-focused by design, with no server account or remote processing; your browsing session, files, and activity stay on your device • Integrated ad-blocker disables many known intrusive trackers and ads • Built on Safari and iOS security standards, with proper system permissions IMPORTANT: This app works only with iPhone/iPads supporting video output when connecting via cable or adapter! Most iPhone/iPads support it, except the Air and E models, but check your iPhone/iPad's compatibility! The app works with some iPads but we advise you to use the free trial to test it with your model first! If wired connection doesn't work for your model try the wireless mode via AirPlay. The app's onboarding guides your through connecting all peripherals and your external monitor. If you encounter any issues or need help please contact support in the app. IMPORTANT: Note that the app has a few minor limitations. Due to browser engine security restrictions, users may be unable to interact with remote iframes in certain situations. When this happens, the app provides a button to temporarily switch to the phone layout, allowing you to complete the required action. Afterward, you can return to the fullscreen, black-bar-free experience. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeMyDisplay1 screens
External Display Desktop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: External Display Desktop at none against BeMyDisplay's shown. External Display Desktop also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). BeMyDisplay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeMyDisplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeMyDisplay ships an update every 4 months, External Display Desktop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BeMyDisplay versus External Display Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeMyDisplayExternal Display Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer一康 樊Marian-Daniel Filipovici

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeMyDisplay

Subscriptions1
  • Auto-renewable Annual Plan$0.991 Year
3 purchases

External Display Desktop

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BeMyDisplay free?
BeMyDisplay 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.
Do BeMyDisplay or External Display Desktop have ads?
BeMyDisplay shows ads; External Display Desktop does not.
Which is updated more often, BeMyDisplay or External Display Desktop?
BeMyDisplay ships an update every 4 months, and External Display Desktop every 3 days. Most recently, BeMyDisplay was updated on October 2, 2026 and External Display Desktop on October 15, 2026.

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