Comparison

XeOS vs ScreenCommand

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

Head to head
About

XeOS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured desktop experience on an external monitor. Browse the web, watch videos, work, and join calls with full resolution and multitasking capabilities. Enjoy a privacy-focused, ad-free environment with mouse and keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Full-resolution browsing on external display
  • Remove black bars for full-screen view
  • Open PDFs and files in tabs
  • Camera and microphone support for calls
  • Mouse and keyboard support
  • Multitask with floating tabs
  • Integrated ad-blocker
Features
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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

ScreenCommand

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a desktop browsing workstation by connecting it to an external monitor or TV. Use your device as a trackpad and keyboard to navigate a full desktop-class browser, stream content, and manage tabs.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class browser on external display
  • iPad/iPhone as trackpad and keyboard
  • Streaming support for Netflix, YouTube, etc.
  • Up to 12 persistent tabs per window
  • Customizable cursor styles and speed
  • Full keyboard and mouse support
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Turn your iPad or iPhone and an external monitor or TV into a desktop browsing workstation, even on a non-M iPad, where iPadOS extended display isn't available. The big screen gets a full desktop-class browser. Your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and keyboard: 8 cursor styles, up to 12 persistent tabs, YouTube quality up to 4K, and Netflix and other streaming over a cable. A hardware keyboard works too, and so does a mouse on iPad. Pay once, no subscription. IMPORTANT: REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL MONITOR OR TV. ScreenCommand runs the browser on an external display connected over USB-C (or a USB-C-to-HDMI/DisplayPort adapter) or via AirPlay to an Apple TV, and your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and control center. Without a display connected, the app opens to a "Connect External Monitor" setup screen. There is no standalone on-device browsing mode. ScreenCommand shows websites on the TV; other apps can't run there. STREAMING ON THE BIG SCREEN: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock and other streaming services play on the TV over a USB-C cable. YouTube, Vimeo, and other web video play over a cable or AirPlay. SEAMLESS EXTERNAL DISPLAY • Full web browsing on your external monitor • Automatic display detection - plug and play • Optimized for 1080p, 4K, and ultrawide displays ADVANCED CURSOR & CONTROLS • Eight stunning cursor styles: Default, Cyberpunk Neon, Elegant Glass, Liquid Crystal, Gaming Pro, Luxury Gold, Aurora Borealis, Minimal Dark • Smooth trackpad navigation with gesture support • Use a Bluetooth or USB mouse or trackpad on iPad • Natural scrolling with two-finger gestures • Precise click, double-click, and right-click support INTELLIGENT KEYBOARD INPUT • Full keyboard support for web forms and search • Type on a hardware keyboard, with shortcuts like ⌘L, ⌘T and ⌘R • Smart URL bar: type a web address or a search query • Automatic input field detection and focus MEDIA CONTROLS • Play/pause video with one tap • Change YouTube video quality on the fly, up to 4K (2160p), even in fullscreen • Adjust media volume with an on-screen slider • Seek through videos with intuitive progress bar • Fullscreen toggle support • Cinema mode for distraction-free viewing POWERFUL BROWSING FEATURES • Up to 4 browser windows with 12 tabs each, saved between sessions • Two windows side by side on the TV • Password AutoFill for sign-ins on the TV • Desktop mode for full website compatibility • "What Works Here" shows how your device connects • Prevents unwanted app redirects • Pop-up blocker with a per-site switch CUSTOMIZATION • Adjustable cursor size (0.2x - 5.0x) • Adjustable mouse speed for precision or speed (0.5x - 5.0x) • Configure homepage URL • Auto-launch browser on monitor connect PRIVACY FIRST • No data collection or tracking • No third-party analytics • All processing happens locally on your device • No internet connection required (except for browsing) PERFECT FOR: • Professionals who need a larger workspace • Students doing research on a bigger screen • Content creators managing social media • Anyone wanting desktop browsing from an iPad or iPhone HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPad or iPhone to an external monitor (USB-C or HDMI adapter), or AirPlay to an Apple TV 2. Launch ScreenCommand 3. Browser automatically opens on your external display 4. Use your iPad or iPhone as a trackpad and control center 5. Enjoy desktop-class browsing! REQUIREMENTS: • iPad with a USB-C port on iPadOS 17.0 or later (no M-series chip required) • Or iPhone on iOS 17.0 or later. A cable needs USB-C video out (iPhone 15 or later, except iPhone 16e, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air); any iPhone can use AirPlay • External monitor or TV • USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapter (or direct USB-C connection), or an Apple TV for wireless AirPlay (wired recommended for the lowest cursor latency) ScreenCommand brings true desktop browsing to the external display of your iPad or iPhone.

Screenshots

XeOS4 screens
ScreenCommand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XeOS at 60% against ScreenCommand's 0%. XeOS also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). ScreenCommand's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

XeOS is free to download; ScreenCommand costs $4.99 up front. XeOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ScreenCommand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenCommand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XeOS has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of XeOS's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScreenCommand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XeOS ships an update daily, ScreenCommand fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
XeOS versus ScreenCommand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXeOSScreenCommand
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciSimple Products Studio

Customer experience

XeOS

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

ScreenCommand

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

XeOS

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

ScreenCommand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XeOS free?
XeOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenCommand free?
ScreenCommand costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XeOS or ScreenCommand?
ScreenCommand is rated higher. XeOS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ScreenCommand averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do XeOS or ScreenCommand have ads?
Neither XeOS nor ScreenCommand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XeOS or ScreenCommand?
XeOS ships an update daily, and ScreenCommand fortnightly. Most recently, XeOS was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScreenCommand on October 31, 2026.

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