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Luna Secondary vs DeskPad

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Luna Secondary

7.0
Utilities

Turn a computer or tablet into a second display

DeskPad

8.0
Utilities

Virtual monitor for screen sharing

Metric Luna Secondary DeskPad
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 19 378
90-day Installs 34 912
365-day Installs 34 3.8K
Version 5.3.8,4999 1.3.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.6K
GitHub Forks 153
Open Issues 36
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago
First Seen Jul 30, 2026 Nov 5, 2023

Reviews

Luna Secondary

Luna Secondary allows turning a computer or tablet into a second display, ideal for users needing more screen space, such as content creators or those working on multiple tasks.

Turns a computer or tablet into an additional display.

Pros

  • + Extends desktop to additional devices for more screen space.
  • + Works with both computers and tablets for flexibility.
  • + Potential reliability for those needing an extra display.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Low installs indicate niche usage.

DeskPad

DeskPad is a virtual monitor tool that allows users to extend their screen real estate for screen sharing, collaboration, or testing purposes. It creates a virtual display that can be used like a physical monitor, making it ideal for developers, designers, or anyone needing additional screen space.

Creates a virtual monitor to extend screen real estate for screen sharing or multitasking.

Pros

  • + Creates a virtual monitor for screen sharing and collaboration
  • + Useful for developers and testers needing multiple displays
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community following

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues may affect functionality