Comparison

AirWeb vs Duet Display

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

Head to head
About

AirWeb

Browse the internet on your television using your iPhone or iPad as a remote. This app offers a comfortable and intuitive web surfing experience on the big screen, leveraging AirPlay mirroring.

Highlights
  • Web browsing on Apple TV
  • iPhone/iPad as remote control
  • AirPlay mirroring
  • Trackpad and controls on iOS device
  • Comfortable big-screen browsing
Features
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AirWeb is the first web browser for your Apple TV. "Insanely impressed with how clever the implementation of @AirWebApp is. One of those "Um...DUH" type experiences :)" - Senior UI Designer at Apple This is the first TV browsing experience that is actually pleasant to use! Using your iPhone/iPad as an input device you can now finally take advantage of that big beautiful HDTV to browse the web. Share webpages with friends or colleagues, or just surf on your own, either way BIGGER is BETTER. AirWeb runs on any iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad that support AirPlay Mirroring and uses AirPlay to show the webpages directly on your Apple TV connected TV, while creating a trackpad and controls on your touchscreen iOS device. It takes full advantage of the width and height of your HDTV, and allows you to browse comfortably without having to look down at your iOS device. Note that you need an Apple TV to use this app wirelessly.

About

Duet Display

Transform your iPad or iPhone into an advanced, lag-free extra display for your Mac or PC. Interact with your computer using touch and gestures, and unlock professional drawing capabilities with Apple Pencil support.

Highlights
  • Extra display for Mac & PC
  • Lag-free performance
  • Touch and gesture support
  • Apple Pencil integration
  • Professional drawing tools
  • Portable productivity
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#1 best-selling iPad app in US, Japan, UK, Germany, and 17 other countries! Duet turns your iPad or iPhone into the most advanced extra display for your Mac & PC. Developed by a team of ex-Apple engineers, Duet offers unparalleled performance and display quality - all with zero lag. — DO MORE — Be twice as productive by multitasking with two screens. And for those that travel, have a portable way to stay productive. — INCREDIBLY SIMPLE — To get started, plug your iPad into your desktop using your charging cable. The free Duet desktop app will automatically detect your device, and transform it into a high performance touchscreen display. There’s no need to worry about unreliable Wi-Fi, laggy performance, pixelated screens or managing network passwords. — TOUCHSCREEN — Interact with Mac & PC like never before, with touch & gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pan and zoom. And with our latest release, you can even add a touch bar to any iPad with any Mac. — PERFECT FOR APPLE PENCIL — With Duet Pro, you can turn your iPad and Apple Pencil into a professional graphics tablet. We’ve re-engineered our rendering algorithms for ultra-responsive drawing, optimized specifically for designers, illustrators and artists. Duet Pro also unlocks pressure & tilt sensitivity, hover, palm rejection, and more to seamlessly draw in the most powerful programs for professionals. Get precise control in Photoshop, Corel Painter, Lightroom, ToonBoom, Illustrator, Manga Studio and more.  — PRESS — TechCrunch - "Feels Like Magic" TIME - "Getting Work Done Faster and More Efficiently" The Guardian - "Lag-free" Forbes - "The simple thing to note is this...Duet Display works." The Verge - "Glorious Fluidity" Lifehacker - "It's fast, easy to use, and works great" Business Insider - "Zero lag and true retina resolution” Wall Street Journal - “It’s as easy as just plugging it in" — REVIEWS — “Awesome! My iPad Pro can be an extra monitor! Cool app” ~CEO of T-Mobile, John Legere “Very smooth and responsive indeed, plus you could use the touch screen to “click” on screen interfaces!” ~Photographer, Lok Cheung “Love the ability to use my iPad as a monitor with Duet.” ~Former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki “Just started using this app called Duet… Kinda love it so far.” ~Comedian and Youtube, Phillip DeFranco “All my mac folks look at the Duet app… GREAT!” ~Actor and Comedian, Sinbad  "I really like the app, I suppose the biggest compliment I can give is that it's so easy to setup it almost seems like an Apple product.” ~Early Adopter, M. Nightingale "Amazing solution for me by the way. Works as I was hoping for and actually my main reason for getting an iPad : )” ~Early Adopter, M. Gemzoe Duet Works With: All iPhones and iPads with iOS 7.0 and later All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 7 and later Duet Pro Works With: All iPad Pros with Apple Pencil All Macs with 10.9 (Mavericks) and later All PCs with Windows 8.1 and later (64 bit) Duet Pro is an optional upgrade for additional features, and price may vary by location. Duet Pro subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage Duet Pro in Account Settings after the optional upgrade. Learn more at http://www.duetdisplay.com Terms: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.duetdisplay.com/help-center/duet-privacy-policy

Screenshots

AirWeb4 screens
Duet Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirWeb at 5.0 against Duet Display's 4.4. AirWeb also leads on ads (none vs shown). Duet Display's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. AirWeb sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirWeb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Display has 49K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of AirWeb's written reviews are positive against 46% of Duet Display's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirWeb ships an update every 5 weeks, Duet Display every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirWeb versus Duet Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirWebDuet Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.4 (49K ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings949K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian Arild StrommenDuet, Inc.

Customer experience

AirWeb

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative52.0%

Duet Display

All ratings48,585 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews2,378 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

AirWeb

From 9 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 👍 Solid browsing experience
  • 👍 Productivity booster
  • 👍 Works great on iPad
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable

Duet Display

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works seamlessly as a second screen
  • 👍 Useful for productivity and multitasking
  • 🎨 Great for artists and designers
  • 💻 Extends desktop to iPad
  • ⭐ Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Subscription model for full functionality
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process
  • 💸 Expensive for the features provided

Bugs and requests

AirWeb

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't work with Apple TV
  • Doesn't work with iPhone 4
  • Doesn't work with secure websites
  • Doesn't work with video playback
  • Doesn't work with certain websites

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bookmarks support
  • Landscape mode
  • Full-screen mode
  • Desktop site mode
  • Video playback support
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  • Improved scrolling and clicking

Duet Display

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with certain software and drivers
  • Laggy performance and input delays
  • Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved resolution and scaling options
  • Better support for older devices and Windows
  • More customization and control over settings
  • Wireless connectivity without subscription

In-app purchases

9 purchases

AirWeb

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly subscription$2.993 Months
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$5.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
6 purchases

Duet Display

Subscriptions6
  • Duet Starter (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Duet Air (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Duet Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Duet Starter (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Duet Air (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Duet Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is AirWeb free?
AirWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duet Display free?
Duet Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirWeb or Duet Display?
AirWeb is rated higher. AirWeb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Duet Display averages 4.4 from 49K ratings.
Do AirWeb or Duet Display have ads?
Duet Display shows ads; AirWeb does not.
Which is updated more often, AirWeb or Duet Display?
AirWeb ships an update every 5 weeks, and Duet Display every 3 weeks. Most recently, AirWeb was updated on August 14, 2026 and Duet Display on September 28, 2026.

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