# Duet Display vs Touch Portal

The clearest difference is ads: Touch Portal at none against Duet Display's shown. Touch Portal also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 45%). Duet Display's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 800) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Duet Display against 4.5 for Touch Portal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Display has 49K ratings behind it against 800, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Duet Display's written reviews are positive against 55% of Touch Portal's.

Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, Touch Portal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duet Display | Touch Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-display/id935754064/reviews) | **[4.5 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 800 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935754063) | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) |

## What reviewers say

### Duet Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-display/id935754064)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duet Starter (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Duet Air (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Duet Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Duet Starter (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Duet Air (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Duet Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain software and drivers
- Laggy performance and input delays
- Unreliable connection and frequent disconnects

**Requested features**

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


### Touch Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542)

Transform your phone or tablet into a customizable macro deck for your PC or Mac. Streamline workflows for content creation, editing, and professional tasks with dedicated buttons and integrations.

**Highlights:** OBS Studio integration, Streamlabs OBS integration, Adobe Photoshop integration, Remote control PC/Mac, Macro buttons, Customizable look and feel

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| RGB Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro SciFi Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Editor Graphics Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Devices Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Touch Portal Pro version | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and time-saving
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Buttons not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between devices
- Incorrect button sizing when rotating device
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Multi-device support
- More pre-built templates and integrations
- Improved button customization options
- Ability to close applications from the app
- Support for more fonts and visual styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duet Display free?

Duet Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Touch Portal free?

Touch Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Duet Display or Touch Portal?

Touch Portal is rated higher. Duet Display averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Touch Portal averages 4.5 from 800 ratings.

### Do Duet Display or Touch Portal have ads?

Duet Display shows ads; Touch Portal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duet Display or Touch Portal?

Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, and Touch Portal every 3 months. Most recently, Duet Display was updated on October 19, 2026 and Touch Portal on October 13, 2026.

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