Comparison

External Display Desktop vs MyVCard

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

MyVCard

Features
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Mit MyVCard erstellst du in wenigen Sekunden deine persönliche vCard direkt auf deinem Smartphone und wandelst sie automatisch in einen praktischen QR-Code um. Teile deine Kontaktdaten schnell und kontaktlos – einfach QR-Code anzeigen lassen und scannen. Kontaktdaten einfach eingeben Automatische Erstellung einer vCard QR-Code sofort teilen oder anzeigen Ideal für Meetings, Networking und Veranstaltungen Keine Papier-Visitenkarten mehr – MyVCard macht deine Kontaktdaten digital, schnell und immer verfügbar.

Screenshots

External Display Desktop4 screens
MyVCard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyVCard at none against External Display Desktop's 3. MyVCard also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). 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. External Display Desktop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MyVCard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, MyVCard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
External Display Desktop versus MyVCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExternal Display DesktopMyVCard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciAndreas Jambor

In-app purchases

3 purchases

External Display Desktop

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99
None

MyVCard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyVCard free?
MyVCard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do External Display Desktop or MyVCard have ads?
Neither External Display Desktop nor MyVCard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, External Display Desktop or MyVCard?
External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, and MyVCard daily. Most recently, External Display Desktop was updated on October 22, 2026 and MyVCard on September 14, 2026.

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