Comparison

BeMyDisplay vs OpenDisplay

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

Head to head
About

BeMyDisplay

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a high-performance second display for your Windows PC. Connect via USB for a pixel-perfect, ultra-low latency experience. Ideal for extending your workspace with seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Second display for Windows PC
  • iPad/iPhone compatibility
  • USB connection
  • Pixel-perfect display
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Windows 10/11 support
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

OpenDisplay

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a genuine second display for your Mac. This open-source solution allows you to extend your screen space for multitasking, keeping important information visible. Connect via USB for minimal latency or Wi-Fi for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Real extended display functionality
  • USB and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Retina-sharp rendering
  • Touch and scroll support
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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OpenDisplay turns your iPhone or iPad into a second display for your Mac. It's the open-source way to put your spare Apple device to work as a real extended monitor — drag windows onto it, keep chat, notes, or logs in view, and gain screen space anywhere you go. It's not a mirror: it's a genuine additional display your Mac treats like any other monitor. • Real extended display — arrange it in your Mac's Display settings and drag windows across • Connect over USB for the lowest latency, or over Wi-Fi with zero setup • Retina-sharp, pixel-for-pixel rendering • Touch and scroll — tap, drag, and two-finger scroll to control your Mac • Works in portrait or landscape • Private by design — a direct connection between your own devices, with no accounts, no servers, and no tracking IMPORTANT: OpenDisplay requires the companion OpenDisplay app for Mac, running on your computer on the same cable or Wi-Fi network. Get it at opendisplay.app — without it, this app has nothing to connect to. OpenDisplay is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the code, report issues, or contribute at https://github.com/peetzweg/opendisplay

Screenshots

BeMyDisplay1 screens
OpenDisplay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenDisplay at 4.7 against BeMyDisplay's 3.0. OpenDisplay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BeMyDisplay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. OpenDisplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenDisplay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenDisplay has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeMyDisplay ships an update every 4 months, OpenDisplay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BeMyDisplay versus OpenDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeMyDisplayOpenDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer一康 樊Philip Poloczek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BeMyDisplay

Subscriptions1
  • Auto-renewable Annual Plan$0.991 Year
None

OpenDisplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeMyDisplay free?
BeMyDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenDisplay free?
OpenDisplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BeMyDisplay or OpenDisplay?
OpenDisplay is rated higher. BeMyDisplay averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenDisplay averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do BeMyDisplay or OpenDisplay have ads?
BeMyDisplay shows ads; OpenDisplay does not.
Which is updated more often, BeMyDisplay or OpenDisplay?
BeMyDisplay ships an update every 4 months, and OpenDisplay every 8 days. Most recently, BeMyDisplay was updated on October 27, 2026 and OpenDisplay on November 5, 2026.

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