Best External Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good External apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top External Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1External Display Browser: XeOSExternal Display Browser: XeOSFree4.3★ (7)NoYesAug 2026
2SenXit External FF PanelSenXit External FF PanelFreeNoNoAug 2026
3ExternalStorageExternalStorageFree3.3★ (6)NoNoMay 2026
4Participant 3rd Party Zoom AppParticipant 3rd Party Zoom AppFree4.7★ (7.1K)YesYesAug 2026
5PhotoBackup ExternalPhotoBackup ExternalFree4.8★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
6PapiDNS – Manage External DNSPapiDNS – Manage External DNSFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Table Display: external screenTable Display: external screenFreeNoNoMay 2026
8External Weighing DisplayExternal Weighing Display$2.99NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for External

External Display Browser: XeOS#1

External Display Browser: XeOS by Marian-Daniel Filipovici

Desktop Mode on Second Screen
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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External Display Browser: XeOS screenshot 3
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Browse the web, watch videos, and work on an external display using your iPhone. Enjoy full-resolution browsing, file management, and even video calls with camera and microphone support. It offers a desktop-like experience with mouse and keyboard compatibility, and a privacy-focused design with an integrated ad-blocker.

More External apps to explore

4
Participant 3rd Party Zoom App
Participant 3rd Party Zoom App
Participant 3rd Party Zoom App
Meetings made simple
Free

This app simplifies video conferencing by focusing solely on participation. It offers quick meeting access, intuitive controls for your mic and camera, and data-saving options. Enjoy features like Live Activity integration and automatic hand-raising detection for a streamlined experience.

Quick meeting accessMic, camera, and raised hand controlsData Saver Mode
💼 Business
(7.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
PhotoBackup External
PhotoBackup External
PhotoBackup External
Backup photos to USB drive
Free

Easily back up your iPhone and iPad photos directly to a USB drive. Secure your memories offline and free up device storage without needing iCloud or a computer. Enjoy full control over your photo library with a simple and reliable solution.

Direct backup to external USB drivesNo iCloud or computer requiredFast and reliable photo export
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free
6
PapiDNS – Manage External DNS
PapiDNS – Manage External DNS
PapiDNS – Manage External DNS
Secure Godaddy DNS Management
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
Table Display: external screen
Table Display: external screen
Table Display: external screen
Your data on an ext. display
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
External Weighing Display
External Weighing Display
External Weighing Display
Phone as a weighing display
$2.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Ohio SFM External Inspection
Ohio SFM External Inspection
Ohio SFM External Inspection
by 3Di, Inc.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
External Affairs Medical Spa
External Affairs Medical Spa
External Affairs Medical Spa
by External Affairs Medical Spa St. Albert Ltd
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
ExoMind External Memory
ExoMind External Memory
ExoMind External Memory
Capture & recall what matters.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Pteam External Partners
Pteam External Partners
Pteam External Partners
by Powerchip
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
External Display Video Player
External Display Video Player
External Display Video Player
Full-screen zoom/no black bars
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
LodeStoneExternalPhoto
LodeStoneExternalPhoto
LodeStoneExternalPhoto
App to register external image
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Human Body - External Organs
Human Body - External Organs
Human Body - External Organs
Know Your Body
Free

This educational app teaches preschoolers about the external parts of the human body through interactive touch-based learning. It covers essential features like skin, hair, face, eyes, ears, teeth, nose, tongue, and mouth in a fun and engaging way.

Touch-based learningExplores body partsCovers skin, hair, face
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
16
Qemoa
Qemoa
Qemoa
by Shenzhen JIUYIDA Electronics Co., Ltd.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Galderma GIA External
Galderma GIA External
Galderma GIA External
Galderma Interactive Anatomy
Free

This educational platform helps trainers understand anatomy for safe injection practices. Access requires a specific username and password provided by Galderma.

Anatomy educationSafe injection practiceTrainer bridging tool
📚 Education
(5)
free
18
Cixepz
Cixepz
Cixepz
Cixepz
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
ScreenExtend - USB display
ScreenExtend - USB display
ScreenExtend - USB display
iPhone and iPad as displays
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Air Address
Air Address
Air Address
by Csaba Iranyi
$2.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about External

What are the best External apps for iPhone?
External Display Browser: XeOS tops our External apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top External apps we rank are free to download, including External Display Browser: XeOS and SenXit External FF Panel.
External Display Browser: XeOS has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ External apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
External Display Browser offers a weekly subscription for $4.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $8.99. These plans provide access to premium features and an enhanced experience.
External Display Browser is compatible with iPhones that support video output. It also works with some iPads, though testing with the free trial is recommended. Check your specific iPhone model for compatibility, as Air and E models may not be supported.

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