Dongled vs HDMeye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dongled
This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.
- Real-time UVC video and audio streaming
- Low latency wired connection
- Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation
- Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles
- Open-source and free to use
- No ads or data collection
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Dongled: Seamless UVC Video Streaming This app requires a USB-C enabled iPad and UVC capture card or dongle to function. Dongled brings straightforward USB-C video and audio streaming to your device, with a UVC capture card Dongled turns your display into a full screen wired video monitor. Key Features: ◎ No Ads: Dongled is a free app, does not use or collect your data, and all the audio and HD visual monitoring functions are free. ◎ Open Source: The app source code is free and open to anyone under the permissive MIT license. ◎ Super Lightweight: A responsive user experience focused on one task, Dongled is designed as a plug and play app, no interface needed. ◎ Low Latency: Dongled was built around a core goal of achieving minimal latency, experience quicker response times and higher refresh rates vs wireless connections. ◎ Real-time Monitoring: Connect to USB-C camera sources for both video and, on supported devices, 1 or 2 channel audio playback via speakers or Bluetooth. ◎ Dynamic Adaptation: Dongled auto-adjusts to various resolutions and frame rates. The app uses the aspect ratios and resolutions set by your hardware. Dongled lets you connect game consoles or cameras directly to your USB-C device for fullscreen gaming, enhanced resolution, and seamless camera monitoring—no wireless setup or extra configuration needed.
HDMeye
Transform your iPad into an external HDMI display with zero lag. Enjoy real-time streaming, immersive audio, and customizable display options. Perfect for gamers, creators, and professionals needing a portable screen.
- Real-time HDMI streaming
- Zero-lag connection
- Full audio passthrough
- Retro gaming scanlines
- Display rotation, mirroring, and flipping
- Eye-friendly dark mode
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Transform your iPad into a powerful, versatile HDMI display with HDMeye – the ultimate app for gamers, creators, and professionals who need a flexible external screen anywhere. Compatibility: - HDMeye works seamlessly with affordable HDMI to USB capture cards available on Amazon and AliExpress. Simply plug in and play! - MACROSILICON chipsets Key Features: - Real-Time HDMI Streaming Instantly connect any HDMI source to your iPad with zero lag. From gaming consoles to cameras, experience crystal-clear video in real-time. - Immersive Audio Experience Enjoy full audio passthrough directly through your iPad's speakers or headphones, ensuring you never miss a sound. - Retro Gaming Magic Relive classic gaming moments with authentic scanlines that recreate the nostalgic CRT display experience. - Ultimate Display Flexibility Customize your view with easy rotation, mirroring, and flipping options to suit any setup or preference. - Eye-Friendly Dark Mode Work or play comfortably in low-light environments with a sleek, modern dark theme. Pricing: - Try Before You Buy: Get a free one-hour trial to experience all premium features. - Unlock Unlimited: One-time purchase of HDMeye Pro gives you full, unrestricted access. Perfect For: - Retro gaming enthusiasts - Content creators - Streamers and video producers - Professionals needing portable display solutions - Anyone wanting to extend their HDMI display to iPad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justshare.me/hdmeye/privacy
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dongled at none against HDMeye's 1. Dongled also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). HDMeye's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. HDMeye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dongled asks for nothing beyond the download.
HDMeye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dongled has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Dongled's written reviews are positive against 100% of HDMeye's.
Dongled ships an update every 3 months, HDMeye every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dongled | HDMeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oddforms Design LLC | Erfan Reed |
Customer experience
Dongled
HDMeye
In-app purchases
Dongled
No in-app purchases
HDMeye
- HDMeye Pro$0.99
