Comparison

LilDisplay vs XeOS

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

Head to head
About

LilDisplay

Features
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LilDisplay — Turn your iPhone or iPad into a touchscreen Mac display Give your Mac a second screen you can actually touch — and control. No extra hardware, no subscriptions. Just your device, a free Mac app, and you're set. Super-fast — USB for 5–10ms latency, or Wi-Fi for wireless freedom. Touch your Mac — Tap, scroll, and drag right on screen. Take full control — Use your iPhone or iPad as a keyboard and mouse for your Mac. Even run it lid-closed, with your device as the only controller. A true external display — Extend your desktop and run fullscreen apps. Works everywhere — iPhone and iPad, back to iOS 15. FEELS LIKE A MAC TRACKPAD Swipe with three or four fingers to switch Spaces, open Mission Control or App Exposé. Download the free Mac app at lildisplay.app Requires iOS/iPadOS 15+ and macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.

About

XeOS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured desktop experience on an external monitor. Browse the web, watch videos, work, and join calls with full resolution and multitasking capabilities. Enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free environment with mouse and keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Full-resolution browsing on external display
  • Remove black bars for full-screen view
  • Open PDFs and files in tabs
  • Camera and microphone support for calls
  • Mouse and keyboard support
  • Multitask with floating tabs
  • Integrated ad-blocker
Features
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XeOS is the leading and most acclaimed desktop mode experience for iPhone, iPad, and the new iPhone Duo. Browse the web on a second screen, watch videos full-screen, work or study on your external monitor, TV, or projector powered only by your iPhone/iPad. Browse at full resolution, remove black bars, open PDFs and files in tabs, join calls with camera and microphone support, and enjoy a better iPhone/iPad extended display experience. • Full-resolution browsing on your external display from iPhone/iPad • Remove black bars for a cleaner full-screen view • Open PDFs and files in browser tabs • Download files directly from the browser • Watch YouTube and online video in full screen • Camera and microphone support for calls and meetings • Mouse and keyboard support for a desktop-like setup • Multitask with floating tabs - resize and reposition them anywhere on the screen • Use the on-screen trackpad when you don't have a mouse with you • Use the on-screen keyboard when you don't have a keyboard with you • More flexible iPhone/iPad external monitor to use anywhere • Enjoy a better iPhone/iPad to external monitor experience • Use iPhone/iPad extend display for work, travel, and entertainment • Privacy-focused by design, with no server account or remote processing; your browsing session, files, and activity stay on your device • Integrated ad-blocker disables many known intrusive trackers and ads • Built on Safari and iOS security standards, with proper system permissions IMPORTANT: This app works only with iPhone/iPads supporting video output when connecting via cable or adapter! Most iPhone/iPads support it, except the Air and E models, but check your iPhone/iPad's compatibility! The app works with some iPads but we advise you to use the free trial to test it with your model first! If wired connection doesn't work for your model try the wireless mode via AirPlay. The app's onboarding guides your through connecting all peripherals and your external monitor. If you encounter any issues or need help please contact support in the app. IMPORTANT: Note that the app has a few minor limitations. Due to browser engine security restrictions, users may be unable to interact with remote iframes in certain situations. When this happens, the app provides a button to temporarily switch to the phone layout, allowing you to complete the required action. Afterward, you can return to the fullscreen, black-bar-free experience. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LilDisplay4 screens
XeOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XeOS at daily against LilDisplay's monthly. LilDisplay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. LilDisplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XeOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LilDisplay ships an update monthly, XeOS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LilDisplay versus XeOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLilDisplayXeOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSaeed GarmehMarian-Daniel Filipovici

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LilDisplay

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

XeOS

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is LilDisplay free?
LilDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XeOS free?
XeOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LilDisplay or XeOS have ads?
Neither LilDisplay nor XeOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LilDisplay or XeOS?
LilDisplay ships an update monthly, and XeOS daily. Most recently, LilDisplay was updated on October 30, 2026 and XeOS on November 5, 2026.

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