Comparison

HDMI vs Retro

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

Retro

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HDMI3 screens
Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HDMI is free to download; Retro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HDMI versus Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDMIRetro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.9 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIon DanilovJonathan Whittingham

In-app purchases

None

HDMI

No in-app purchases

None

Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDMI free?
HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro free?
Retro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDMI or Retro have ads?
Neither HDMI nor Retro shows ads.

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