CerHost Free vs Extender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CerHost Free
Connect to industrial or mobile devices running Windows CE remotely. This app is compatible with Microsoft Remote Control Display and CERDISP programs, allowing desktop mode access. The demo version has a 10-second connection limit every 10 minutes.
- Remote desktop connection
- Windows CE compatibility
- Industrial device support
- Mobile device support
- CERDISP program integration
- Demo version limitations
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Like application "Remote Display" (CERHOST) for Microsoft, now adapted for iPhone or iPad. The application is 100% compatible with the "Microsoft Remote Control Display" and CERDISP (WINCE platform). It allows you to connect remotely descktop mode on industrial or mobile devices equipped with Windows operating system WINCE 5 / WINCE 6 / WINCE 7 or Windows Embedded Compact. On them must be active Microsoft CERDISP native program. LIMITATIONS: The Demo version allows you to connect for 10 seconds to one single device every 10 minutes. ("iCERHOST" version haven't this limitations). COMPATIBLE DEVICES: - SIEMENS - BACKHOFF - picocom - F & S - And many others with all versions of the program CERDISP (v. 2.0 and v. 3.0) REQUIREMENTS: - And 'necessary to launch the CERDISP application with the -C option in the device before you can connect. - NOT compatible with VNC server.
Extender
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Expand your workspace with your iPhone or iPad! This app wirelessly turns your device into a seamless second display for your Mac — perfect for multitasking, organizing windows, and boosting productivity. Smooth wireless connection Works over local Wi-Fi network 100% privacy — no data collected or stored By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CerHost Free at none against Extender's 2. CerHost Free also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Extender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. CerHost Free asks for nothing beyond the download.
CerHost Free ships an update every 6 weeks, Extender every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CerHost Free | Extender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICROIT SRL | ygal brami |
In-app purchases
CerHost Free
No in-app purchases
Extender
- Remove all ads for a month$14.991 Month
- remove all ads for a year$119.991 Year
