Comparison

爽联Pro vs MiniBridge

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

Head to head
About

爽联Pro

Features
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HDsir智能APP,自从2017年上架以来,得到用户的高度赞赏评价,新版本来了,全新的UI,更好的操作体验,更智能化,只要APP与播放机在同个局域,零配置,便可发现被控设备,可同时浏览控制多台播放机的USB存储、网络或云盘共享资源进行播放。播放进度,音乐专辑等信息。 更合理的遥控按键面板、触摸板滑动控制布局 安全可替代实体遥控器。

About

MiniBridge

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a screen, trackpad, and keyboard for your Mac mini. Connect via USB or Wi-Fi for local, private control without cloud services. Offers multiple display and control modes, including playback functions.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as Mac screen
  • Trackpad and keyboard functionality
  • USB or encrypted Wi-Fi connection
  • Local data transfer, no cloud relay
  • Playback controls (play, pause, volume)
  • Multi-finger gesture support
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a portable display, trackpad, and keyboard for your Mac mini. Connect over USB or local Wi-Fi to view the desktop and control apps, with one less monitor to carry when travelling. After initial setup, you can use your Mac without an attached conventional monitor. Initial Mac setup and FileVault pre-boot unlock still require a physical monitor. MiniBridge does not provide remote access over the internet. THREE WAYS TO USE YOUR MAC • Display: use iPhone or iPad as the screen, with your external mouse and keyboard • Keys & Mouse: already have a monitor? Use a large trackpad with Left Click, Right Click, Keyboard, and Playback buttons • Desktop: see the Mac screen, tap to interact, and bring up the on-screen keyboard together • All three modes support iPhone and iPad in portrait and landscape PLAYBACK AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Open Playback when you need it: rewind, play/pause, fast forward, volume down, mute, and volume up. Hide it to return to the full trackpad. Playback controls require MiniBridge 1.0.0 or later on the Mac. They send macOS media keys; support depends on the active player and audio output. Seeking does not promise a fixed number of seconds. Audio stays on the Mac or its connected output. SEE AND CONTROL YOUR MAC • Click, drag, right-click, and scroll with two fingers • Use multi-finger gestures to move between Mac desktops • Desktop mode retains navigation keys, modifier keys, and common text shortcuts • View the Mac desktop with hardware H.264 decoding • On compatible macOS versions, create a virtual desktop for a headless Mac mini after one-time setup • Mirror an attached display when virtual-display mode is unavailable CONNECT BY USB OR WI-FI • Use USB for a direct, low-latency local connection • Pair over encrypted Wi-Fi when a cable is not convenient • Keep screen, keyboard, and pointer traffic between your devices, with no MiniBridge cloud relay ONE-CABLE MODE The same USB cable can carry MiniBridge display and control data while your Mac uses the iPhone Personal Hotspot connection that you enable in Settings. MiniBridge reports USB control and Mac network status separately and never changes your network route automatically. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No MiniBridge account • No advertising or third-party analytics SDK • No cloud screen relay • No automatic diagnostic upload • Paired Wi-Fi credentials are stored in Apple Keychain GET STARTED MiniBridge requires the free Mac companion. First use requires “Trust This Computer” on iPhone or iPad, plus Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions on Mac. A physical monitor is still required for initial Mac setup and FileVault pre-boot unlock. MiniBridge is free to download. Choose a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime Full Unlock, both with all features. Eligible new subscribers can start a 7-day full-feature trial after confirming the subscription with Apple. It automatically renews at the displayed monthly price unless canceled. To avoid a charge, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple subscription settings. Lifetime purchases are charged once and do not renew; existing lifetime purchases remain valid. Previously started app-managed trials keep their original end date without automatic charges. Prices are shown by the App Store. The Mac companion is free; there is no per-Mac fee. Requires iOS/iPadOS 17 or later and macOS 14 or later. Personal Hotspot must be enabled by you in Settings, and availability depends on your carrier and plan. Mac companion and setup: https://minibridge.tinytiny.cn/download.html Support: https://minibridge.tinytiny.cn/troubleshooting.html Privacy Policy: https://minibridge.tinytiny.cn/privacy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

爽联Pro4 screens
MiniBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 爽联Pro at none against MiniBridge's 2. 爽联Pro also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). MiniBridge's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads 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. MiniBridge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 爽联Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

爽联Pro ships an update every 16 months, MiniBridge every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
爽联Pro versus MiniBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter爽联ProMiniBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer卫华 何超 张

In-app purchases

None

爽联Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MiniBridge

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is 爽联Pro free?
爽联Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniBridge free?
MiniBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 爽联Pro or MiniBridge have ads?
Neither 爽联Pro nor MiniBridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 爽联Pro or MiniBridge?
爽联Pro ships an update every 16 months, and MiniBridge every 6 days. Most recently, 爽联Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and MiniBridge on October 24, 2026.

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