Comparison

LilDisplay vs Buddy Brief

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

Buddy Brief

Features
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Buddy Brief is an accountability app that helps you follow through on your daily goals by connecting you with people you trust. If motivation isn’t the issue—accountability is—Buddy Brief turns “I’ll do it later” into “I did it.” HOW IT WORKS - Create Today’s List: Add a focused, achievable set of tasks for today. - Set a Deadline: Pick a time to finish—so your day has urgency and structure. - Add Your Buddies: Share your unique friend code or enter a friend’s code to connect. - Track Each Other: See your buddies’ progress in real time—no links, no screenshots. - Get It Done: Check tasks off before the deadline and build momentum. - Real Consequences: Miss your deadline? Your buddy can choose to forgive… or hold you accountable with app blocking. WHY BUDDY BRIEF WORKS Research shows accountability partners improve follow-through. Buddy Brief brings that into your daily routine with real-time visibility, supportive nudges, and consequences that actually motivate. FEATURES - Buddy Dashboard: See all your friends’ daily lists and progress at a glance - Friend Codes: Simple 6-character codes to connect fast - Auto-Sharing: Your checklist is instantly visible to buddies when you create it - Daily Task Lists: Simple, focused, and easy to stick to - Custom Deadlines: Set the time that fits your schedule - Real-Time Progress: Watch tasks get checked off as they happen - Forgiveness System: Life happens—buddies can grant grace when needed - App Blocking: Block distracting apps when you miss deadlines - Nudges: Send quick motivation when your buddy needs a push - Push Notifications: Reminders before deadlines and buddy updates - Privacy Focused: You control who you connect with—only buddies see your lists PERFECT FOR - Professionals who want to finish what matters - Students building consistent study habits - Friends and couples supporting each other - Anyone trying to build better daily routines Download Buddy Brief and experience what real accountability can do.

Screenshots

LilDisplay4 screens
Buddy Brief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Brief at none against LilDisplay's 1. Buddy Brief also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Buddy Brief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LilDisplay ships an update monthly, Buddy Brief every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
LilDisplay versus Buddy Brief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLilDisplayBuddy Brief
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaeed GarmehJefaro Constancia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LilDisplay

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

Buddy Brief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LilDisplay free?
LilDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddy Brief free?
Buddy Brief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LilDisplay or Buddy Brief have ads?
Neither LilDisplay nor Buddy Brief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LilDisplay or Buddy Brief?
LilDisplay ships an update monthly, and Buddy Brief every 10 days. Most recently, LilDisplay was updated on October 30, 2026 and Buddy Brief on October 25, 2026.

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