HDMI vs Retro
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!
Retro
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Bring the Sega Saturn to your device. This app is a full Saturn emulator built on the Ymir core, ready to run your own legally owned Saturn software. RUN YOUR SATURN Load CD images -- CUE/BIN, ISO and CHD -- from the Files app, iCloud Drive or connected storage. The library organises what you add and remembers where you were. ACCURATE HARDWARE Ymir emulates the Saturn's dual SH-2 processors, the VDP1 and VDP2 video chips and the SCSP sound processor, for the look and sound of the real machine rather than an approximation of it. FEATURES - Ymir-based Sega Saturn emulation - CUE/BIN, ISO and CHD disc images - Save states and battery-backed save memory - Gamepad and on-screen control support - Adjustable video and audio settings - Files, iCloud Drive and On My Device import This app ships with no games and no Saturn BIOS. A Saturn BIOS is required and is not included: it remains Sega's copyright. Add your own legally owned BIOS and Saturn titles to begin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HDMI at Free against Retro's $2.99. Retro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
HDMI is free to download; Retro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HDMI | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ion Danilov | Jonathan Whittingham |
In-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
Retro
No in-app purchases









