HDMI vs HDMeye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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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!
HDMeye
Transform your iPad into an external HDMI display for gaming, content creation, or professional use. View HDMI sources in real-time with Picture-in-Picture mode, enjoy immersive audio, and customize your display with various controls. Includes a free trial and an option for unlimited access.
- Real-time HDMI viewing
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Audio passthrough
- Retro gaming scanlines
- Display rotation and mirroring
- Dark mode
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Transform your iPad into a powerful, versatile HDMI display with HDMeye – the app for gamers, creators, and professionals who need a flexible external screen anywhere. Compatibility: - Connect an HDMI source through a compatible HDMI-to-USB capture card, including affordable options available on Amazon and AliExpress. - Tested with MACROSILICON-based capture hardware. - Requires a USB video capture device. Standard USB-C-to-HDMI display adapters do not provide capture input. Key Features: - Real-Time HDMI Viewing Connect your gaming console, camera, or other HDMI source and view its video directly on your iPad. Video quality and latency depend on your capture hardware and source. - Picture in Picture Keep your HDMI feed visible in a floating window while using other apps. Take notes, browse, or multitask without losing sight of your video. Pause and resume playback, then return to HDMeye when you’re ready. Rotation and mirroring carry over into Picture in Picture. - Immersive Audio Experience Enjoy audio passthrough through your iPad’s speakers or headphones. - Retro Gaming Magic Relive classic gaming moments with scanlines that recreate the nostalgic CRT display experience in the main viewing screen. - Flexible Display Controls Customize your view with rotation, mirroring, and a tap-to-fill viewing mode to suit your setup. - Eye-Friendly Dark Mode Work or play comfortably in low-light environments with a sleek, modern dark theme. Pricing: - Try Before You Buy: Enjoy a free one-hour trial. Trial time counts only during connected playback. - Unlock Unlimited: A one-time purchase of HDMeye Pro removes the time limit. Perfect For: - Retro gaming enthusiasts - Content creators - Streamers and video producers - Professionals needing portable display solutions - Anyone wanting to view an HDMI source on an iPad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justshare.me/hdmeye/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMeye at 100% against HDMI's 50%. HDMeye also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). HDMI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HDMI asks for nothing beyond the download.
HDMeye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 75 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HDMI's written reviews are positive against 100% of HDMeye's.
HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, HDMeye every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDMI | HDMeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (75 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ion Danilov | Erfan Reed |
Customer experience
HDMI
HDMeye
In-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
HDMeye
- HDMeye Pro$0.99
