Comparison

AltRDP vs eXternalTouchDisplay

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

Head to head
About

AltRDP

Features
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With a virtual keyboard, mouse, and virtual display, you can control PCs even when no monitor is connected. Hardware encoding with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs helps reduce latency. Depending on your network, you can adjust streaming with speed, balance, or quality presets, making it suitable for everything from document work to gaming. ā–  AI agent controls your remote PC for you Tell the AI what you want to do, and it will look at the screen and operate the mouse and keyboard directly. Ā· Plans tasks on its own and executes them step by step Ā· Finds files, searches the web, operates apps, automates repetitive work Ā· Lets you monitor progress live and step in whenever needed Ā· Choose from multiple AI models depending on task complexity ā–  Key features Ā· AI agent — performs tasks on the remote PC for you Ā· Virtual display — 60fps remote screen even on headless PCs Ā· Virtual keyboard and mouse — control the remote PC as if you were there Ā· Hardware encoding — uses NVIDIA (NVENC) and AMD (AMF) GPUs Ā· Multi-display switching and single-window view Ā· Speed, balance, and quality presets AI agent features use credits, which can be replenished with a monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go top-ups. (The core remote control features are available without a subscription.) For detailed setup instructions, please refer to the guide page: https://altrdp.udp.cc Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vYq7T7FknygVw-pCxlO27JZFS9gA_y6S6fw6U7haQY

About

eXternalTouchDisplay

Features
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Turn your tablet/smartphone into a touch-enabled secondary display for your PC. This is useful when you want more desktop space, need to control your device during a presentation, or want to quickly add a secondary monitor. Connect via Wi-Fi and control directly from your tablet using touch controls. eXternalTouchDisplay Features and Characteristics 01. Function Overview ā–  Use tablets and smartphones as external displays for your PC ā–  Extend and duplicate your desktop ā–  Direct touch operation from your tablet ā–  Supports full-screen display and screen rotation 02. Applications ā–  Ideal for meetings, presentations, work monitors, and control panels 03. Features ā–  Automatic receiver detection for easy connection ā–  Supports up to 8 tablets* ā–  Supports Wi-Fi connection ā–  Low-latency video streaming via WebRTC ā–  Multilingual UI including Japanese and English ā–  No ads (in-app purchases and subscriptions available) *Depends on your hardware environment 04. How to Use 1. Install and launch the driver application (eXTDDriver) on your PC (Download: https://github.com/hamster-works/eXTD). 2. Launch eXternalTouchDisplay using the mobile/tablet app.

Screenshots

AltRDP3 screens
eXternalTouchDisplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AltRDP at every 2 days against eXternalTouchDisplay's monthly. eXternalTouchDisplay's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. AltRDP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and eXternalTouchDisplay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AltRDP ships an update every 2 days, eXternalTouchDisplay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AltRDP versus eXternalTouchDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltRDPeXternalTouchDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developertae ho choHAMSTER WORKS

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AltRDP

Subscriptions2
  • 500 Credits$3.991 Month
  • 3000 Credits$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • 200 Credits$1.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
  • 1000 Credits$9.99
2 purchases

eXternalTouchDisplay

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Outright Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is AltRDP free?
AltRDP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eXternalTouchDisplay free?
eXternalTouchDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AltRDP or eXternalTouchDisplay have ads?
Neither AltRDP nor eXternalTouchDisplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AltRDP or eXternalTouchDisplay?
AltRDP ships an update every 2 days, and eXternalTouchDisplay monthly. Most recently, AltRDP was updated on October 29, 2026 and eXternalTouchDisplay on October 24, 2026.

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