Comparison

External Display Desktop vs Keymera

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

Keymera

Features
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Forget boring lists and grids; it’s time to measure your rhythm with a radical focus. Break free from being a bystander and visualize your progress expanding as it comes to life. An unprecedented format, with visual and minimalist metrics, up-to-the-minute alerts, and all your activity synced with Apple Health, ensuring every data point transforms your routines into pure growth. Master Your Time. Break the Rules: · Ditch the Grids: Break free from boring lists with an interactive, bubble-based minimalist flow. · Shake the Stress: Physically shake your routine to reset your focus and kill the anxiety. · Health Sync: Transform your biology into real-time kinetic metrics and activity tracking. · Fuel Your Drive: Stay motivated with competitive routine matching and elite goal tracking. · Total Customization: Own your aesthetic with signature palettes and minimalist icon layouts. · Smart Boundaries: Intelligent alerts keep you productive without ever hitting burnout. · Global Mastery: Take control of your life in 9 different languages (English, Español, Português, Français, Italiano, Русский, 中文, 한국어, 日本語). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

External Display Desktop4 screens
Keymera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Keymera at 15.0 against External Display Desktop's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Keymera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, Keymera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
External Display Desktop versus Keymera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExternal Display DesktopKeymera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciAlejo Malia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

External Display Desktop

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

Keymera

Subscriptions2
  • Keymera PRO$3.991 Month
  • Keymera MEGA$29.991 Year

Questions

Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keymera free?
Keymera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do External Display Desktop or Keymera have ads?
Neither External Display Desktop nor Keymera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, External Display Desktop or Keymera?
External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, and Keymera every 4 days. Most recently, External Display Desktop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Keymera on October 15, 2026.

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