Comparison

Duet Display vs Pink Pulse

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

Head to head
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

About

Pink Pulse

This app combines soothing pink noise with customizable metronome beats to create a harmonious soundscape for relaxation, focus, and meditation. Enjoy background playback and visually responsive animations.

Highlights
  • Blended pink noise and metronome sounds
  • Adjustable metronome speeds
  • Background playback
  • Intuitive interface
  • Dark Mode and Pink Mode
  • Visual feedback animations
Features
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Experience tranquility and rhythm with Pink Pulse – your perfect companion for relaxation, focus, and meditation. This innovative app combines soothing pink noise with customizable metronome beats to create a unique, harmonious soundscape that adapts to your needs. Key Features: Dual Sound Technology: - Seamlessly blended pink noise and metronome sounds - Three adjustable metronome speeds to match your preferred pace - Perfect balance of rhythm and ambient sound Smart Controls: - Intuitive interface for easy speed adjustments - Smooth playback controls with pause/resume functionality - Background play support – keep your sounds playing while using other apps Beautiful Design: - Elegant animations that respond to sound playback - Choose between Dark Mode for nighttime use - Pink Mode for a vibrant, energetic experience - Mesmerizing visual feedback that enhances your relaxation Perfect For: - Meditation and mindfulness practices - Focus and concentration during work or study - Sleep and relaxation - Yoga and breathing exercises - Creative sessions and artistic work Download Pink Pulse today and discover the perfect blend of rhythm and relaxation. Let the calming pink noise and steady beats guide you to a more focused, peaceful state of mind.

Screenshots

Duet Display3 screens
Pink Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pink Pulse at 100% against Duet Display's 45%. Pink Pulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Duet Display's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 48 months).

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

Duet Display is free to download; Pink Pulse costs $0.99 up front. Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pink Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pink Pulse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Display has 49K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Duet Display's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pink Pulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, Pink Pulse every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 0 level
Duet Display versus Pink Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuet DisplayPink Pulse
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (49K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 48 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.Erfan Reed

Customer experience

Duet Display

All ratings48,726 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews2,383 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative47.8%

Pink Pulse

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Pink Pulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Pink Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duet Display free?
Duet Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pink Pulse free?
Pink Pulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duet Display or Pink Pulse?
Pink Pulse is rated higher. Duet Display averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Pink Pulse averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Duet Display or Pink Pulse have ads?
Duet Display shows ads; Pink Pulse does not.
Which is updated more often, Duet Display or Pink Pulse?
Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pink Pulse every 48 months. Most recently, Duet Display was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pink Pulse on October 17, 2026.

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