Comparison

Display Share vs Lachlan

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

Head to head
About

Display Share

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Display Share makes it possible to connect IOS devices to Optoma displays (projectors, interactive flat panels and LED displays). Once connected you will be able to mirror your screen, share images, documents and videos, along with live broadcasting via your camera. Functionality Multiple devices - Supports multiple devices for easy content sharing Screen-mirroring - Share your screen on an Optoma display (with supported apps) File sharing - Easily share documents (PDF) and images (JPEG and PNG) to connected displays Wireless camera - Share images in real-time via the camera on your base device Getting started Use the steps below to establish a connection between your device and Optoma displays 1. Launch the Display Share App on your iOS device and Optoma display 2. Display Share will display all connectable devices on the same network 3. Select the display you want to connect to 4. Navigate the home screen to select the required features and functions Visit the Optoma website for information on supported models www.optoma.com

About

Lachlan

This app acts as a digital padlock that blocks distracting applications on a set schedule. It requires users to explain their reasons for wanting to access blocked apps, making the decision to bypass the block a conscious one rather than a reflex. It aims to create friction and awkwardness to prevent accidental usage.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Justification required for bypass
  • Personalized reminders
  • Instant lockdown mode
  • Offline functionality
  • Home screen widget
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Every app blocker is one tap from off. This one asks why. Lachlan is a small, deeply opinionated padlock who blocks your most distracting apps on a schedule you set, and then makes you explain yourself before he lets you back in. WHY THIS WORKS WHEN NOTHING ELSE HAS Most blockers are a wall you learn to climb in about three seconds. Lachlan is a conversation you have to have with a character who remembers what you said you wanted, and wants to know why you're doing this instead. The friction isn't the lock. It's the awkwardness. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your problem apps. Social media, games, news, whatever's eating your afternoons. 2. Set a schedule, time limit, location, or timer to block your apps the way you want. 3. Try to open a blocked app and you'll hit the shield instead. 4. Open Lachlan and make your case. Depending on how good your reason is, he'll grant you 5, 15, or 30 minutes. 5. He keeps score. The fourth unlock of the day does not go like the first. HE ACTUALLY REMEMBERS YOU When you set up, Lachlan asks why you're cutting back and what you'd do with the time you got back. Then he brings it up. "You said you wanted to finish the record" lands very differently at 11pm than a generic productivity notification. He knows your name, your reasons, and exactly how many times you've caved today. Most blockers are stateless. Lachlan is not, and that's the whole difference. ALSO INCLUDED - Trends tab showing you screen time history - Streak system to keep you engaged each day - A home screen widget showing Lachlan's current mood - Custom block screens - Works offline, on a plane, in a tunnel, anywhere Subscription is required for access to the above features. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Display Share3 screens
Lachlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Display Share at none against Lachlan's 2. Display Share also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Lachlan's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Lachlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Display Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Display Share ships an update every 5 weeks, Lachlan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Display Share versus Lachlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplay ShareLachlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOptoma CorporationND Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

Display Share

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lachlan

Subscriptions2
  • Lachlan Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Lachlan Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Display Share free?
Display Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lachlan free?
Lachlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Display Share or Lachlan have ads?
Neither Display Share nor Lachlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Display Share or Lachlan?
Display Share ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lachlan every 11 days. Most recently, Display Share was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lachlan on September 30, 2026.

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