Comparison

Duet Display vs droov

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

droov

Features
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Introducing droov: Online Store & App for Effortless Pickup and Delivery Order Management for Your Restaurant. Accelerate your restaurant's online ordering process with droov, the NEW and innovative product designed for small and medium-sized restaurants worldwide. Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful order-receiving tool and deliver exceptional service to your customers! IMPORTANT: To log into the droov orders management app you must have an account with droov. Use your account's email and password to start using this app. How it Works: 1. Create your beautiful online store with droov 2. Share your store URL on your Website, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook pages 3. Receive and manage orders with your iPhone or iPad Features: - Turn your device into a dedicated order-receiving machine - Get visual and audio notifications for orders - Connect to receipt printers (EPSON, Star-M) - Access customer, delivery, and order details at a glance - Manage and overview your own couriers - Accept orders and instantly update customers on their status - Set and share estimated pickup or delivery times - Handle special requests for items and delivery - Enjoy a user-friendly interface, displaying all essential details on a single screen Trust droov to create the best online ordering and delivery system for your restaurant by ensuring customer satisfaction and seamless operations. Start using droov for free and experience the future of restaurant management!

Screenshots

Duet Display3 screens
droov3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: droov at none against Duet Display's 6. droov also leads on ads (none vs shown). Duet Display's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Duet Display sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. droov asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, droov every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Duet Display versus droov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuet Displaydroov
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (49K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings49K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuet, Inc.droov UG

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

droov

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

droov

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duet Display free?
Duet Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is droov free?
droov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duet Display or droov have ads?
Duet Display shows ads; droov does not.
Which is updated more often, Duet Display or droov?
Duet Display ships an update every 3 weeks, and droov every 4 months. Most recently, Duet Display was updated on October 27, 2026 and droov on October 9, 2026.

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