Comparison

External Display Desktop vs Growing Pomodoro Timer

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

Growing Pomodoro Timer

Features
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Stay focused. Grow a garden. Growing Timer turns your focus time into a beautiful virtual garden. Complete focus sessions, reflect on what you accomplished, and earn unique plants as rewards. The longer you stay focused, the more your garden flourishes. HOW IT WORKS Set a focus timer (15, 25, 45, or 60 minutes — or set your own). Stay focused. When the timer completes, write a short journal entry about what you did. Earn a random plant for your garden. It's that simple. FEATURES - Focus timer with customizable durations and presets - 140+ unique plant species across 6 rarity tiers - Plant growth stages — watch seeds sprout, grow, and bloom - Water your plants to help them mature - Ambient nature sounds for deep concentration - Multiple completion bell sounds - Set goals with daily, weekly, or monthly tracking - Streaks, stats, and a personal focus journal - Garden milestones — unlock butterflies, birds, rabbits, and more - Light and dark mode with beautiful garden themes - Home screen widget to track your goals - Works in the background — won't interrupt your music FREE TO USE Start with 3 goals, common plants, and 3 reward sessions per day. The timer itself is always unlimited. PREMIUM UNLOCKS EVERYTHING Unlimited goals, all 140+ plant species, all ambient sounds and bells, detailed analytics, ad-free experience, and all future updates. - Monthly: $1.99/month - Yearly: $4.99/year (best value) - Lifetime: $9.99 one-time purchase All subscriptions include a 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://growingtimer.netlify.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

External Display Desktop4 screens
Growing Pomodoro Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: External Display Desktop at none against Growing Pomodoro Timer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Growing Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
External Display Desktop versus Growing Pomodoro Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExternal Display DesktopGrowing Pomodoro Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciMiyuki Kikuchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

External Display Desktop

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99
4 purchases

Growing Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Growing Timer Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Growing Timer Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Growing Timer Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Growing Timer Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Growing Pomodoro Timer free?
Growing Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do External Display Desktop or Growing Pomodoro Timer have ads?
Growing Pomodoro Timer shows ads; External Display Desktop does not.

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