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 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMeye at 100% against HDMI's 52%. 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 6 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 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of HDMI's written reviews are positive against 100% of HDMeye's.
HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, HDMeye every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDMI | HDMeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (72 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 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 | 10 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
