Air Display Alternatives

Air Display is described as 'Use your iPad as a wireless display, to extend your Mac desktop. Ever wish you had an extra display for your computer? There’s an app for that! With Air Display, you can use your iPad as an additional monitor for your Mac (Windows no longer supported)' and is a screen mirroring app in the remote work & education category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Air Display for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPad, Windows, iPhone and Android apps. The best Air Display alternative is Spacedesk, which is free. Other great apps like Air Display are Side Screen, Tab Display, Deskreen and Weylus.

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  1. MoniCon icon
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    Enables iPad functionality as a console or HDMI monitor using UVC capture cards, featuring AI-powered super resolution, dynamic color filters, adjustable resolution and frame rate, real-time diagnostics, and a fullscreen interface for gaming or media.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  2. Converts a tablet or computer into a wireless, low-latency secondary display for Mac or PC with USB-C/HDMI connectivity, touch, Apple Pencil, and keyboard support. Offers multiple modes, high-quality images at 60 fps, and integrates with drawing applications for versatility.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  3. Genki Studio is a software that turns your iPad into a portable monitor and video capture device. It connects to a Genki ShadowCast or any USB UVC device, with features like external monitor support, Apple Pencil markup, and multitasking.

    12 Genki Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  4. Yam Display icon
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    Yam Display turns your iPad/iPhone into an external monitor for your Mac. Wired by USB, browse documents or watch videos without delay. Touch your Mac and pinch to zoom on beautiful retina display. For multitasking enabled iPads, you can utilize every single pixel of your screen...

    19 Yam Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. GlideX icon
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    GlideX is a cross-device screen-sharing solution. Using wired or wireless connections, you can create a bigger and better work or play space. GlideX optimizes your workflow in the blink of an eye!

    30 GlideX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  6. MKMirror icon
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    MKMirror allows you to mirror your Desktop, built-in Camera, video and audio devices to Smart TVs and mobile devices. MKMirror uses HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol, an adaptive bitrate streaming communications developed by Apple Inc.

    36 MKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. iDisplay icon
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    Turn your iPad/iPhone or Android tablet or smartphone into a convenient side monitor for your Windows or Mac desktop. iDisplay is a universal app specially optimized for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android devices screens.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. ZoneScreen icon
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    ZoneScreen is able to mirror local desktop to another computer in the network. The main difference is that it also allows extend desktop, not only mirror it. Also, you could use ZoneScreen for Windows Mobile to extend/mirror your desktop to screen of your handheld.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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  9. TwomonUSB icon
     5 likes

    Smart devices become monitors by connecting them to a PC via USB! The Convenient Connect TwomonUSB

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. VirtScreen icon
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    Make your iPad/tablet/computer into a secondary monitor on Linux. - GitHub - kbumsik/VirtScreen: Make your iPad/tablet/computer into a secondary monitor on Linux.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. AirMyPC icon
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    AirMyPC allows you to wirelessly AirPlay mirror your Windows PC screen and sound to your TV through 2nd/3rd AppleTV.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. MacDisplay icon
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    Turn any Mac you already own — even an old iMac — into a true extended second display for your Mac. No dongle, no subscription, no account, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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