Comparison

DisplayPass Receiver vs PeekXR

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

Head to head
About

DisplayPass Receiver

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Download the DisplayPass app on your smart TV or projector to cast your device's screen. We support various operating systems and devices based on DisplayPass protocol. With theDisplayPass-compatible transmitters, you can enjoy "plug-and-play" simplicity, allowing content mirroring in seconds. Please note that the watermark will only be removed when the hardware transmitter is adopted. Where to Find DisplayPass Universal Display Receivers/Transmitters? DisplayPass Website: https://www.displaypass.org/displaypass/wifi Please feel free to contact us at: support@displaypass.org

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PeekXR

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Keep your headset on while accessing your compatible device inside Meta Quest. PeekXR works with supported iPhone and iPad models over your local Wi-Fi network. PeekXR shows your device in a native, resizable Quest window over your local Wi-Fi network. Pair by scanning a short-lived QR code or enter a 4-digit pairing code, compare the six-digit security code, then start the built-in ReplayKit screen broadcast. WHAT YOU CAN DO • View portrait or landscape screens • Hear permitted app audio in Quest while your iPhone speaker stays quiet • Adjust listening volume from Quest • Choose automatic, faster, balanced, clearer or data-saving streaming • Optionally control one iPhone with Quest controller input through AssistiveTouch • Move the pointer, click, hold and drag with standard mouse-style control PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Direct device-to-device streaming on your local network • Authenticated pairing and encrypted media • No PeekXR account • No ads, analytics or cloud relay • No automatic screen recording or diagnostics upload REQUIREMENTS • Meta Quest 2, 3, 3s, Pro with the PeekXR Quest app • Supported iPhone or iPad • Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network • ReplayKit screen broadcast permission • Bluetooth and AssistiveTouch only if you want optional iPhone control LIMITATIONS Protected or DRM-controlled content may appear black or silent. Microphone audio is not captured. Optional control is mouse-style rather than multi-touch. Performance depends on your local Wi-Fi and selected streaming mode. PeekXR is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. or Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC.

Screenshots

DisplayPass Receiver4 screens
PeekXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DisplayPass Receiver at 15 against PeekXR's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DisplayPass Receiver versus PeekXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplayPass ReceiverPeekXR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnect Dollar Company LimitedCorners International Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

DisplayPass Receiver

No in-app purchases

None

PeekXR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DisplayPass Receiver free?
DisplayPass Receiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeekXR free?
PeekXR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DisplayPass Receiver or PeekXR have ads?
Neither DisplayPass Receiver nor PeekXR shows ads.

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