Comparison

HDMI vs Display Sharing

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

Head to head
About

HDMI

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

Highlights
  • External display functionality
  • Connect gaming consoles
  • High-quality HD streaming
  • Supports cameras and PCs
  • Portable screen solution
  • USB-C video capture card compatible
Features
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!

About

Display Sharing

Features
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This companion application is designed to be used with MCT MagicSwitch Wireless Dongle. The MCT MagicSwitch Wireless Dongle is a USB Dongle with host-to-host wireless connectivity feature. The USB dongle with Bluetooth inside provides pairing identification to help Windows PC and iPad/iPhone connect wirelessly via local Wi-Fi or hotspot connection. After the connection is successful, you can use this APP to mirror the Windows PC main screen and view and operate it directly on iPad/iPhone. Gesture events or stylus trajectories and pen pressure on iPad/iPhone can also be reflected in Windows, just like having an extra touch screen in Windows. In addition to this mirror mode, this APP also provides the function of generating a virtual second screen in Windows, and this second screen can be projected to iPad/iPhone for viewing and operation. Conversely, we can also project the content of iPad/iPhone to Windows PC through this wireless connection. This function is just like AirPlay. You can see iPad/iPhone screen content and operations directly on the Windows PC screen. In addition, through the Bluetooth dongle, users can switch the keyboard and mouse from Windows to iPad/iPhone, allowing users to use the mouse connected to Windows to control iPad/iPhone while watching the projected content, or Use the keyboard connected to Windows to input text directly on iPad/iPhone. In addition to video screen projection and duplication, the app also supports an AirDrop-like feature that allows you to easily share media content such as videos, photos, or files to the "Downloads" location on your Windows PC. You can also share files to your iPad/iPhone by right-clicking the file in Windows Explorer and selecting the Share menu function, just like using AirDrop on a Mac. In addition, we also provide a file selector located in the main panel to directly select the file to be transferred.

Screenshots

HDMI3 screens
Display Sharing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Display Sharing at every 5 days against HDMI's every 3 weeks. Display Sharing also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, Display Sharing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HDMI versus Display Sharing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDMIDisplay Sharing
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIon Danilovj5create

In-app purchases

None

HDMI

No in-app purchases

None

Display Sharing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDMI free?
HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Display Sharing free?
Display Sharing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDMI or Display Sharing have ads?
Neither HDMI nor Display Sharing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDMI or Display Sharing?
HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Display Sharing every 5 days. Most recently, HDMI was updated on September 19, 2026 and Display Sharing on September 5, 2026.

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