# Duet Display vs EasyCanvas

The clearest difference is rating: Duet Display at 4.4 against EasyCanvas's 3.5. Duet Display also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (49K vs 86). EasyCanvas's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and EasyCanvas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duet Display holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Display has 49K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Duet Display's written reviews are positive against 55% of EasyCanvas's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duet Display | EasyCanvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-display/id935754064/reviews)** | [3.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935754063) | [DEVGURU Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543483097) |

## 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


### EasyCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycanvas-subscription/id1499946999)

Transform your iPad into a professional drawing tablet for your PC. Use your iPad and Apple Pencil to draw directly in popular art software like Photoshop and Clip Studio. Enjoy features like palm rejection and pen pressure sensitivity for a natural drawing experience.

**Highlights:** iPad as wired/wireless drawing tablet, Draw in PC art programs, Supports Apple Pencil pressure & tilt, Palm rejection, Virtual display solution, Wired and wireless connection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe now | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent price-to-value ratio
- 🎨 Smooth Apple Pencil support with minimal lag
- 📱 Works seamlessly over both USB and wireless connections
- 🖥️ Can function as extended display monitor
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- 📡 Wireless mode unreliable and often fails
- 🎯 Pen/cursor calibration offset issues
- ⏱️ Noticeable lag and latency in some scenarios
- 🔄 Requires reinstallation to fix connection problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'Waiting for connection' screen indefinitely
- Wireless connection fails after initial setup
- Pen coordinates misaligned with touch point
- Display resolution scaling causes offset issues
- App crashes when used with certain software (Photoshop, Clip Studio)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for the app interface
- Keyboard and mouse support pass-through
- Multi-touch gesture customization (2-finger, 3-finger taps)
- Bluetooth keyboard support
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duet Display free?

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

### Is EasyCanvas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duet Display or EasyCanvas?

Duet Display is rated higher. Duet Display averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while EasyCanvas averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do Duet Display or EasyCanvas have ads?

Duet Display shows ads; EasyCanvas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duet Display or EasyCanvas?

Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, and EasyCanvas every 3 weeks. Most recently, Duet Display was updated on September 26, 2026 and EasyCanvas on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*