Comparison

Magic Switch Display Sharing vs HotspotCheck

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

Head to head
About

Magic Switch Display Sharing

Duplicate your Windows PC screen onto your iPad or iPhone, allowing touch and stylus control. It also enables projecting your iPad/iPhone screen to your Windows PC and sharing files between devices.

Highlights
  • Duplicate Windows PC screen to iOS devices
  • Touch and stylus control on iOS
  • Project iOS screen to Windows PC
  • File sharing between Windows and iOS
  • Virtual second screen generation
  • AirDrop-like file transfer
Features
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This companion application can be used with Magic Switch Display Sharing Hub Cable. Magic Switch Display Sharing Hub Cable is a USB hub with host to host connection cable function, besides the hub function, this link cable can also be used to connect Windows PC and iPad/iPhone, once the connection is completed, users can easily duplicate the screen to iPad/iPhone , whereas in an iPad/iPhone you can see the contents of the Windows screen there, you can control or draw something in Windows with your finger or a stylus, and touch events or stylus traces and pen pressure are reflected to Windows, just like directly in operate the touch screen with a finger or a pen on a Windows PC. In addition to mapping the main screen of the Windows PC and directly viewing and operating on the iPad/iPhone, the APP also provides the function of generating a virtual second screen, and at the same time project this virtual second screen to the iPad/iPhone, and directly operate on the iPad/iPhone. Conversely, we can also project the content of the iPad/iPhone to the Windows PC through this cable connection, this function is like AirPlay, you can directly see the screen content and operation of the iPad/iPhone on the screen of the Windows PC. In addition to video screen projection and copying, the app also supports AirDrop-like functionality, allowing you to easily share media content such as videos, photos or files to a "Download" location on your Windows PC. You can also share files to your iPad/iPhone just like you can with AirDrop on a Mac by right-clicking on the file in Windows File Explorer and selecting the share menu function.

About

HotspotCheck

Features
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HotspotCheck helps you understand the Wi-Fi network you are connected to right now — before you log in, pay, work, or share anything sensitive. It is a defensive, educational safety advisor built for iPhone: you choose when to scan, you see plain-English results, and you decide what to do next. Whether you are at a café, hotel, airport, Airbnb, campus, office, or home, HotspotCheck turns visible network signals into a clear safety score, practical findings, and context-aware recommendations. It is designed to build confidence through transparency — not fear. WHAT HOTSPOTCHECK CHECKS When you tap "Check this Wi-Fi", HotspotCheck runs user-initiated checks on the network you are already using. Depending on permissions and what iOS exposes, your report may include: • Wi-Fi name and security type (where iOS allows) • Gateway and DNS posture • Captive portal and login-page behaviour • TLS and certificate consistency across Wi-Fi vs mobile data • Visible devices and services on the local network (Bonjour/mDNS) • Router and smart-home exposure indicators • DNS rebinding and interception-style risk signals • Plain-language limitations so you know what could not be verified Every scan ends with a safety score, ranked findings, recommendations tailored to your situation, and an honest list of what the app could and could not see. BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS Choose a context — Home, Work, University, Hotel, Café, Airport, Airbnb, or Other — and HotspotCheck adjusts its guidance to match how you are likely using the network. Travel and public Wi-Fi get stronger caution; home scans focus on router hygiene and device exposure. Learn as you go with built-in explanations of common Wi-Fi risks: captive portals, client isolation, suspicious DNS, visible printers and cameras, and more. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • Scans run on your iPhone — no developer backend for your scan data • No ads and no third-party analytics SDK • Scan history stays on your device unless you export it • Delete your latest report or wipe all history from Settings • Optional PDF export with redaction for sharing HotspotCheck requests Local Network access only when you start a scan, and Location (While Using the App) only where iOS requires it to show the current Wi-Fi name. You stay in control. FREE TO TRY, SIMPLE TO UNLOCK Your first 3 full Wi-Fi checks are free — including the complete report, export, recommendations, and local history. After that, choose: • Annual access — unlimited scans while your subscription is active • Lifetime unlock — one-time purchase, no renewal Both unlock unlimited full scans, detailed reports, scan history, PDF export, and advanced checklists for travel and home networks. EXPORT AND SHARE Generate a PDF report to keep for your records or share with someone helping you troubleshoot a network. Reports summarise findings, evidence, recommendations, and limitations in one readable document. IMPORTANT — EDUCATIONAL TOOL HotspotCheck is for learning and awareness. It is not a penetration test, professional security audit, or guarantee of safety. Scores and labels reflect what can be observed from your iPhone on that network at that moment. Hidden risks may still exist. Always use your own judgment before entering passwords, banking details, or confidential work information. HotspotCheck does not crack passwords, exploit routers, scan unrelated Wi-Fi networks, or run hidden background scans. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 17 or later • An active Wi-Fi connection to check Subscriptions are governed by our Terms of Use and Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) for licensed applications: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Magic Switch Display Sharing4 screens
HotspotCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Switch Display Sharing at none against HotspotCheck's 2. Magic Switch Display Sharing also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. HotspotCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Magic Switch Display Sharing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Switch Display Sharing ships an update every 2 weeks, HotspotCheck every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Magic Switch Display Sharing versus HotspotCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Switch Display SharingHotspotCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerj5createHassan Chizari

In-app purchases

None

Magic Switch Display Sharing

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HotspotCheck

Subscriptions1
  • Annual access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Magic Switch Display Sharing free?
Magic Switch Display Sharing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotspotCheck free?
HotspotCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Switch Display Sharing or HotspotCheck have ads?
Neither Magic Switch Display Sharing nor HotspotCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Switch Display Sharing or HotspotCheck?
Magic Switch Display Sharing ships an update every 2 weeks, and HotspotCheck every 4 months. Most recently, Magic Switch Display Sharing was updated on November 3, 2026 and HotspotCheck on November 5, 2026.

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