Comparison

DisplayPass Receiver vs PhoneAware

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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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PhoneAware

Features
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Opened an app without thinking? Give yourself a moment to choose what happens next. PhoneAware helps you notice your phone habits, set daily app limits, and make space for more intentional use. UNDERSTAND YOUR SCREEN TIME See where your time goes with private daily and weekly reports inside the app. Screen Time reports and daily limits are free, with Screen Time permission. SET LIMITS THAT LEAVE YOU IN CONTROL Choose a daily time limit for selected apps. When you reach it, keep the app blocked or choose to unblock it until midnight. ADD A PAUSE WITH PREMIUM Schedule Mindful Pauses for the apps, days, and times you choose. Take a breath, then decide whether to continue or leave it for now. Customize the pause duration to suit you. Premium is a one-time purchase for lifetime access to scheduled pauses. Pauses require a personal automation in Apple Shortcuts. Your selected app opens first, then the automation brings PhoneAware forward for the pause. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Screen Time data stays on your device. No account required. FEATURE AVAILABILITY Usage widgets, Live Activities, and saved usage comparisons require enhanced Screen Time access: your device must be in the EU and your Apple Account country or region must also be in the EU. Premium does not unlock this access. A small pause. A choice that's yours.

Screenshots

DisplayPass Receiver4 screens
PhoneAware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DisplayPass Receiver at none against PhoneAware's 1. DisplayPass Receiver also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.4). PhoneAware's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PhoneAware sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DisplayPass Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DisplayPass Receiver ships an update every 3 months, PhoneAware every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
DisplayPass Receiver versus PhoneAware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplayPass ReceiverPhoneAware
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnect Dollar Company LimitedVenkat Sharma Aluru Gopalakrishna

In-app purchases

None

DisplayPass Receiver

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PhoneAware

One-time1
  • PhoneAware Premium$4.99

Questions

Is DisplayPass Receiver free?
DisplayPass Receiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneAware free?
PhoneAware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DisplayPass Receiver or PhoneAware have ads?
Neither DisplayPass Receiver nor PhoneAware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DisplayPass Receiver or PhoneAware?
DisplayPass Receiver ships an update every 3 months, and PhoneAware every 3 weeks. Most recently, DisplayPass Receiver was updated on October 7, 2026 and PhoneAware on October 24, 2026.

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