Comparison

External Display Desktop vs QuickDock

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

QuickDock

Features
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QuickDock: Shortcuts and Actions Turn everyday tasks into one-tap actions. Save an action once, then launch it quickly whenever you need it - from QuickDock, widgets, Lock Screen, Siri, Shortcuts, and now CarPlay. Stop retyping the same address, number, message, or link. Set it up once and keep it ready. CARPLAY Your everyday actions, ready for the road. QuickDock brings your saved one-tap actions to CarPlay, so you can quickly get to the things you use most. Navigate to a saved place, call a frequent contact, access messages, start your favourite music, open an app, or launch another saved action - without repeating the same setup every time. Set it up once on your iPhone. Access it from QuickDock on CarPlay when you need it. Create actions for: - Directions to your favourite places - Calls to your frequent contacts - Messages with saved content - Music and playlists - Apps and web links - Calendar and everyday tasks - Other actions you use regularly WIDGETS AND LOCK SCREEN Put your favourite QuickDock actions where you can access them quickly with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Use Siri or Apple Shortcuts to trigger your saved QuickDock actions without manually navigating through the app. DIRECTIONS Save places you visit regularly and launch directions with a single tap. Search for a destination, drop a pin, or use a shared map link. FAST AND FLEXIBLE Create your own action, give it a name, add the required details, preview it, and save it to your QuickDock. MAKE IT YOURS - Light, dark, or system appearance - Apple Maps or Google Maps - Miles or kilometres - Fahrenheit or Celsius - Preferred date format - Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint protection - Rearrange your QuickDock whenever you want PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your QuickDock actions and settings are stored on your device. QuickDock does not require an account or QuickDock cloud sync. Location is used only when an action requires it, and contacts are accessed only when you choose a contact or number. QuickDock is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple, Google, Meta, Spotify, Uber, Lyft, Microsoft, Slack, or any other company mentioned above. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

External Display Desktop4 screens
QuickDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickDock at none against External Display Desktop's 3. External Display Desktop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. QuickDock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, QuickDock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
External Display Desktop versus QuickDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExternal Display DesktopQuickDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciMoumita Chakraborty

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

QuickDock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickDock free?
QuickDock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do External Display Desktop or QuickDock have ads?
Neither External Display Desktop nor QuickDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, External Display Desktop or QuickDock?
External Display Desktop ships an update every 2 days, and QuickDock weekly. Most recently, External Display Desktop was updated on October 22, 2026 and QuickDock on October 8, 2026.

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