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Luna Display vs OpenDisplay

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Luna Display

7.0
Productivity

Use your iPad as a wireless second display

OpenDisplay

7.0
Utilities

Second-display utility for iPhone and iPad over USB and Wi-Fi

Metric Luna Display OpenDisplay
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 11 146
90-day Installs 68 428
365-day Installs 72 428
Version 5.3.9,5015 1.25.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 1.7K
GitHub Forks — 120
Open Issues — 83
License — GPL-3.0
Language — Swift
Last GitHub Commit — 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 30, 2026 Jul 21, 2026

Reviews

Luna Display

Luna Display turns your iPad into a wireless second display for your Mac or Windows computer, offering a portable and flexible workspace. It's ideal for creative professionals, developers, and anyone needing additional screen real estate.

Luna Display enables using an iPad as a second display for Mac or Windows systems.

Pros

  • + Wireless second display capability enhances productivity.
  • + Cross-platform support for both Mac and Windows.
  • + Useful for creative and development workflows.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature may require manual checks for updates.
  • - Setup may require specific hardware, limiting accessibility.

OpenDisplay

OpenDisplay is an open-source alternative to Sidecar and Duet, allowing users to connect their iPhone or iPad as a second display for their Mac via USB or Wi-Fi. It supports low-latency H.264 video, Retina HiDPI, and touch input, making it ideal for users who want a versatile and customizable second-screen experience.

Enables iPhone and iPad to function as a second display for Mac over USB or Wi-Fi.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use.
  • + Supports both USB and Wi-Fi connections.
  • + Low-latency performance and Retina HiDPI support.
  • + Regular updates and active development.

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion and user feedback.
  • - Some unresolved issues related to device compatibility.