Air Display AlternativesScreen Mirroring Apps like Air Display

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 10 alternatives to Air Display for a variety of platforms, including Windows, iPad, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best Air Display alternative is Spacedesk, which is free. Other great apps like Air Display are Tab Display, Deskreen, Duet Display and Weylus.

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  1. Spacedesk icon

    Spacedesk

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    Utilize Spacedesk to transform any network-connected device, from Android tablets to iOS devices, into additional monitors. Requires a Windows primary machine for efficient screen sharing, perfect for office or remote collaboration.

    26 Spacedesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Most users think Spacedesk is a great Air Display alternative.

    • Spacedesk is the most popular Windows, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Air Display.

    • Spacedesk is the most popular free alternative to Air Display.

    • Spacedesk is Freemium and ProprietaryAir Display is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Tab Display icon

    Tab Display

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    Tab Display seamlessly transforms your tablet into a second monitor, allowing you to extend your screen and stream the virtual display directly to your device. This app supports both Android tablets and iPads for use with Windows and Mac environments.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Tab Display is the most popular Mac alternative to Air Display.

    • Tab Display is Freemium and ProprietaryAir Display is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Deskreen icon

    Deskreen

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    Deskreen turns any device with a web browser to a second screen for your computer

    17 Deskreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Deskreen as an Alternative to Air Display
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    I like Deskreen as an alternative to Air Display because it is fast, free and open source. And has wifi support too!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Deskreen is the most popular Linux alternative to Air Display.

    • Deskreen is the most popular Open Source alternative to Air Display.

    • Deskreen is Free and Open SourceAir Display is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Duet Display icon

    Duet Display

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    Turns iOS or Android devices into efficient second displays or graphics tablets for Mac and PC, delivering zero-lag, high-resolution output with touch, gesture, and touch bar support, hardware-free setup, secure remote desktop capabilities, and end-to-end encryption.

    35 Duet Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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    i bought it and then i found out that it does not work with the cdu of flightsimulator, the touchscreen function does not work then. I asked the developer and they admit that and told me that they are still working on a solution but that coult take a long time. The problem seems to be Nvidia.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Duet Display is a great Air Display alternative.

    • Duet Display is the most popular commercial alternative to Air Display.

    • Duet Display is Paid and ProprietaryAir Display is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Duet Display is CustomizableAir Display is not according to our users
  6. Weylus icon

    Weylus

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    Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer.

    18 Weylus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. CamX - USB Camera icon

    CamX - USB Camera

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    CamX - USB Camera is a multifunctional iOS app that converts your device into a portable video capture tool, capable of recording from various sources, and can also serve as a gaming console display or secondary screen.

    10 CamX - USB Camera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  11. AirParrot icon

    AirParrot

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    Screen and file sharing app to share content wirelessly to media servers.

    34 AirParrot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about AirParrot as an Alternative to Air Display
    Guest
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    Air Display = use another screen; AirParrot = screen to Apple TV

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. AirParrot is a legitimate Air Display alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • AirParrot is Paid and ProprietaryAir Display is also Paid and Proprietary
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    MoniCon

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    MoniCon let you use iPad as a portable console monitor!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  14. Luna Display icon

    Luna Display

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    Turn your iPad into a wireless second display.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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