Comparison

External Display Desktop vs DouDash

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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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

DouDash

Features
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A split driving dashboard: map and web side by side, plus live speed before you go. Doudash keeps two panes open together so you can check the road and a page at the same time. Drag the divider to resize either side. Set everything up before you drive. Do not interact with the app while operating a vehicle. An In-App Purchase is required before you can use the app. Unlock Doudash Pro with Weekly, Yearly, or Lifetime. • Split view — keep two panes open and resize them as you like • Live status — speed, heading, distance, and trip time at a glance • Map pane — Apple Maps on device, or Google Maps in the map pane through Google’s website • Place search and route preview — find a place and preview a route before you go • In-app browser — open a homepage, bookmarks, history, and find on page • Trip recording — start, pause, resume, and save distance and time on this device • Your setup — choose map style, units, homepage, and layout Location is used only while you use the app, to show your position, speed, heading, and trip distance. Precise Location improves those readings. Location stays on this device. No account. No ads. Doudash Pro • Weekly — auto-renewing subscription • Yearly — auto-renewing subscription • Lifetime — one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Weekly and Yearly renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available on the paywall. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/doudash-privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/doudash-terms Download Doudash and set up your driving dashboard before you go.

Screenshots

External Display Desktop4 screens
DouDash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DouDash at 15.0 against External Display Desktop's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 DouDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
External Display Desktop versus DouDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExternal Display DesktopDouDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 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 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMarian-Daniel FilipoviciDharavath Suresh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

External Display Desktop

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

DouDash

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is External Display Desktop free?
External Display Desktop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DouDash free?
DouDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do External Display Desktop or DouDash have ads?
Neither External Display Desktop nor DouDash shows ads.

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