MoniCon Alternatives

MoniCon is described as 'Let you use iPad as a portable console monitor!' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MoniCon for a variety of platforms, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best MoniCon alternative is Duet Display. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Orion - HDMI Monitor or superDisplay. Other great apps like MoniCon are Splashtop Wired XDisplay, CamX - USB Camera, Luna Display and Genki Studio.

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MoniCon alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2024
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  1. Duet Display icon

    Duet Display

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    Utilize your iOS or Android device as an efficient second screen for your PC or Mac, without Wi-Fi. Transfer apps, use touch and gesture controls, and leverage the touch bar feature on iPad. The Duet Pro upgrade offers a professional-grade graphics tablet with pressure sensitivity, ideal for creative work.

    34 Duet Display alternatives

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    Application types

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Duet Display screenshot 1

    Duet Display Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Duet Display VS MoniCon

     

    • Duet Display is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to MoniCon.

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

    • Duet Display is Paid and ProprietaryMoniCon is Free and Open Source
  2. Orion - HDMI Monitor icon

    Orion - HDMI Monitor

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    A small, fun app that helps you use your iPad as an external HDMI display for any camera, video game console, or even VHS.

    15 Orion - HDMI Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Orion - HDMI Monitor screenshot 1

    Orion - HDMI Monitor Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Second monitor support

    Orion - HDMI Monitor VS MoniCon

     

    • Orion - HDMI Monitor is the most popular free alternative to MoniCon.

    • Orion - HDMI Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryMoniCon is Free and Open Source
  4. superDisplay icon

    superDisplay

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    superDisplay turns your Android device into a portable USB display for your Windows 10 PC. Duplicate or extend your screen simply by plugging in your phone or tablet.

    13 superDisplay alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    superDisplay screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Support for scripting

    superDisplay VS MoniCon

     
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    Duet Display

    Utilize your iOS or Android device as an efficient second screen for your PC or Mac, without Wi-Fi. Transfer apps, use touch and gesture controls, and leverage the touch bar feature on iPad. The Duet Pro upgrade offers a professi...

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  6. Splashtop Wired XDisplay icon

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay

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    Turn your iPad, Android tablet, Kindle or smartphone into a high performance extra monitor for your computer

    17 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Splashtop Wired XDisplay screenshot 1

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  USB connection
    5.  Second monitor support

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay VS MoniCon

     
  7. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
    CamX - USB Camera screenshot 1

    CamX - USB Camera Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Display Management

    CamX - USB Camera VS MoniCon

     
  8. Luna Display icon

    Luna Display

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    Turn your iPad into a wireless second display.

    13 Luna Display alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    Luna Display screenshot 1

    Luna Display Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Touch Gestures
    4.  Second monitor support
    5.  Apple Pencil support

    Luna Display VS MoniCon

     
  10. Genki Studio icon

    Genki Studio

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    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.

    11 Genki Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Genki Studio screenshot 1

    Genki Studio Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Apple Pencil support

    Genki Studio VS MoniCon

     
  11. Yam Display icon

    Yam Display

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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...

    14 Yam Display alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Yam Display screenshot 1

    Yam Display Features

    1.  Display Management

    Yam Display VS MoniCon

     
  12. Air Display icon

    Air Display

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    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)

    22 Air Display alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Air Display screenshot 1
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    Air Display Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Screen Extension

    Air Display VS MoniCon

     
  13. VirtScreen icon

    VirtScreen

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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.

    17 VirtScreen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    VirtScreen screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit on Nov 2018

    VirtScreen Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Second monitor support

    VirtScreen VS MoniCon

     

    • VirtScreen is the most popular Linux alternative to MoniCon.

    • VirtScreen is the most popular Open Source alternative to MoniCon.

    • VirtScreen is Free and Open SourceMoniCon is also Free and Open Source
  14. iDisplay icon

    iDisplay

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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.

    22 iDisplay alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iDisplay screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Android app is not available anymore, and it seems the desktop app hasn't worked well for years. The iOS app was last updated in 2017, so you might want to avoid it.

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Multiple desktops
    5.  USB tether
    6.  Second monitor support

    iDisplay VS MoniCon

     
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