# PXS External Screen Desktop vs ScreenCommand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PXS External Screen Desktop at 100% against ScreenCommand's 0%. PXS External Screen Desktop also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). ScreenCommand's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PXS External Screen Desktop is free to download; ScreenCommand costs $4.99 up front. PXS External Screen Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ScreenCommand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScreenCommand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PXS External Screen Desktop has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PXS External Screen Desktop's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScreenCommand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PXS External Screen Desktop ships an update every 4 days, ScreenCommand fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PXS External Screen Desktop | ScreenCommand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxs-external-screen-desktop/id6756102352/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencommand/id6792524904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 213 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [byteNine AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709356148) | [Simple Products Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792524906) |

## What reviewers say

### PXS External Screen Desktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxs-external-screen-desktop/id6756102352)

Transform your phone into a full desktop experience with windows, a dock, and a browser. Connect to AR glasses, monitors, TVs, or even a web browser. Use your phone as a trackpad and keyboard, or pair external devices for a complete laptop feel.

**Highlights:** Desktop environment with windows, Desktop-class tabbed browser, Connect to AR glasses, monitors, TVs, Phone as trackpad/keyboard, Install websites as apps, Screen sharing from PC, Voice dictation for input

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PXS Pro — Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PXS Pro — Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PXS Pro — Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### ScreenCommand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencommand/id6792524904)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a desktop browsing workstation by connecting it to an external monitor or TV. Use your device as a trackpad and keyboard to navigate a full desktop-class browser, stream content, and manage tabs.

**Highlights:** Desktop-class browser on external display, iPad/iPhone as trackpad and keyboard, Streaming support for Netflix, YouTube, etc., Up to 12 persistent tabs per window, Customizable cursor styles and speed, Full keyboard and mouse support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PXS External Screen Desktop free?

PXS External Screen Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScreenCommand free?

ScreenCommand costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PXS External Screen Desktop or ScreenCommand?

ScreenCommand is rated higher. PXS External Screen Desktop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ScreenCommand averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PXS External Screen Desktop or ScreenCommand have ads?

Neither PXS External Screen Desktop nor ScreenCommand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PXS External Screen Desktop or ScreenCommand?

PXS External Screen Desktop ships an update every 4 days, and ScreenCommand fortnightly. Most recently, PXS External Screen Desktop was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScreenCommand on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
