MySend vs OpenDisplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySend
Transfer files quickly and securely between devices without needing an internet connection or worrying about file size limits. This app uses direct transfer technology for high speeds and offers various connection methods for ease of use.
- High-speed transfer
- No file size limits
- Cross-platform connectivity
- PIN code security
- QR code connection
- Hotspot mode
- Multi-device simultaneous transfer
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Face-to-Face Transfer — Ultra-Fast Cross-Device Transfer, No Network Needed, No Size Limits New Upgrade: More than file transfer — now also a TV screencasting tool! Tired of slow cables, cloud speed limits, compressed quality, laggy screencasting, or hunting for the remote? MySend solves it all. No internet, no cables — open MySend, face to face, transfer in seconds. New version adds one-tap screencasting and TV remote control. Core Features: ▸ Lightning-Fast Transfer, No Limits — LAN direct-connect, speeds up to 50MB/s. 4K movies, high-res photos, work docs — unlimited quantity & size, done in seconds. ▸ New! Screencast & Remote — Cast photos, videos, movies to TV/DLNA receivers for a big-screen experience. Built-in TV remote — no more searching, your phone is the universal controller. ▸ Cross-Platform — Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC. Transfer freely across devices, breaking system barriers. ▸ QR Code Scan — Receiver shows a QR code, sender scans to connect. Three simple steps, easy for everyone. ▸ PIN Code Reception — Enable PIN mode, sender enters password to send files. Great for meetings or family sharing — privacy under your control. ▸ Hotspot Mode — No Wi-Fi? Turn on hotspot, MySend creates a direct channel for transfer and screencasting anywhere. ▸ Multi-Device Send — Supports concurrent receiving. Send one file to many devices at once — team efficiency doubled. Secure & Reliable: End-to-end direct connect — files never go through servers, never uploaded to cloud Encrypted transmission — prevents interception Resume on interruption — auto-recovers, no wasted time Ad-free — clean experience FAQs: Q: Does screencasting or transfer need internet? A: No. Uses LAN direct-connect. Both devices on same Wi-Fi or hotspot works. Q: Which devices for screencasting? A: Smart TVs, TV boxes, and DLNA-compatible receivers. Q: How to use on computer? A: Visit MySend official website to download, then pair with phone via QR code.
OpenDisplay
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a genuine second display for your Mac. This open-source solution allows you to extend your screen space, keeping essential apps visible. Connect via USB for minimal latency or Wi-Fi for easy setup.
- Use iPhone/iPad as a second Mac display
- Connect via USB or Wi-Fi
- Retina-sharp rendering
- Touch and scroll support
- Portrait or landscape orientation
- Private by design, no tracking
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OpenDisplay turns your iPhone or iPad into a second display for your Mac. It's the open-source way to put your spare Apple device to work as a real extended monitor — drag windows onto it, keep chat, notes, or logs in view, and gain screen space anywhere you go. It's not a mirror: it's a genuine additional display your Mac treats like any other monitor. • Real extended display — arrange it in your Mac's Display settings and drag windows across • Connect over USB for the lowest latency, or over Wi-Fi with zero setup • Retina-sharp, pixel-for-pixel rendering • Touch and scroll — tap, drag, and two-finger scroll to control your Mac • Works in portrait or landscape • Private by design — a direct connection between your own devices, with no accounts, no servers, and no tracking IMPORTANT: OpenDisplay requires the companion OpenDisplay app for Mac, running on your computer on the same cable or Wi-Fi network. Get it at https://peetzweg.github.io/opendisplay — without it, this app has nothing to connect to. OpenDisplay is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the code, report issues, or contribute at https://github.com/peetzweg/opendisplay
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenDisplay at none against MySend's 1. OpenDisplay also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. MySend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenDisplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MySend against 4.9 for OpenDisplay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenDisplay has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
MySend ships an update weekly, OpenDisplay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySend | OpenDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强 王 | Philip Poloczek |
Customer experience
MySend
OpenDisplay
In-app purchases
MySend
- PRO$6.99
OpenDisplay
No in-app purchases





