External Display Desktop vs MirrorCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
External Display Desktop
Browse the web, watch videos, and work on an external display using your iPhone. Enjoy full-resolution browsing, file management, and even video calls with camera and microphone support. It offers a desktop-like experience with mouse and keyboard compatibility, and a privacy-focused design with an integrated ad-blocker.
- Full-resolution browsing on external displays
- Full-screen video playback
- PDF and file opening in tabs
- Camera and microphone support for calls
- Mouse and keyboard support
- Floating, resizable tabs
- Integrated ad-blocker
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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/
MirrorCal
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Juggling daily between your personal, professional, and family calendars? MirrorCal is the essential tool to consolidate all your events into one single place, without mixing up your different accounts. MirrorCal allows you to select multiple source calendars (iCloud, Google, Outlook, etc.) and automatically copy all their events to the destination calendar of your choice. Perfect for blocking out time on your work calendar for personal appointments, or simply keeping a perfectly updated overview of your schedule! KEY FEATURES: • Seamless Synchronization: Compile events from multiple calendars into a single destination. • Multi-source Support: Works with all calendars configured on your iPhone (iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange, Outlook, etc.). • 100% Private: The app runs entirely locally on your device. Absolutely no calendar data is sent to external servers. • Highly Customizable: Precisely choose which calendars to mirror and set the exact synchronization period (e.g., the next 7 days). • Smart Tracking: Edits and deletions on the source calendar are automatically reflected on your destination calendar. Let MirrorCal work quietly in the background to keep your schedule unified. Never double-book yourself again. Download MirrorCal today and take back control of your time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MirrorCal at none against External Display Desktop's 3. 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
Both are free to download. External Display Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MirrorCal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | External Display Desktop | MirrorCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marian-Daniel Filipovici | Wilfried Lafaye |
In-app purchases
External Display Desktop
- Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
MirrorCal
No in-app purchases
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