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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 5 328
90-day Installs 40 909
365-day Installs 40 3.6K
Version 5.3.9,5015 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 — 7mo 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