# BeMyDisplay vs OpenDisplay

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.

Both are free to download. BeMyDisplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. OpenDisplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeMyDisplay | OpenDisplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemydisplay/id6462040306/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendisplay/id6780264891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [一康 樊](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702513361) | [Philip Poloczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333036183) |

## What reviewers say

### BeMyDisplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemydisplay/id6462040306)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-renewable Annual Plan | $0.99 | per year |


### OpenDisplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendisplay/id6780264891)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*