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TouchNow | ||
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 TouchNowYour own Mac, on your iPhone or iPad. Free on the same Wi-Fi Remote: US$2.99/month or US$19.99/year Download TouchNowSources and comparison notes 1 | Duet DisplaySecond displays and remote desktops across platforms. Subscription plans Choose a plan by features and connection type; see official pricing Official site Sources and comparison notes 2 | Jump DesktopReach different computers from your mobile device. One-time purchase iPhone / iPad app; regional App Store pricing Official site Sources and comparison notes 3 |
Start with your devices. | ||
| iPhone app | ||
| Supported1 | Supported2 | Supported3 |
| iPad app | ||
| Supported1 | Supported2 | Supported3 |
| Computers you can connect to | ||
| Mac1 | Mac, Windows2 | Mac, Windows, Linux3 |
At home. Or away. | ||
| Access over the Internet | ||
| Remote Access subscription required1 | Requires an eligible paid plan2 | Connect over the Internet3 |
| Connection method | ||
| Same local network1 | USB or Wi-Fi2 | Same local network3 |
| Dedicated hardware | ||
| No dedicated adapter1 | No dedicated adapter2 | No dedicated adapter3 |
Compare the experience. | ||
| Extra and virtual displays | ||
| Creates an extra desktop1 | Creates an extra desktop2 | One device-sized virtual display; Connect 10+3 |
| iPhone / iPad controls | ||
| Trackpad, direct touch and keyboard1 | Touch controls and gestures2 | Trackpad, direct touch and keyboard3 |
| Free use and purchase model | ||
| All features free on the same Wi-Fi, no time limit1 | See official plan and trial terms2 | iPhone / iPad app is a one-time purchase3 |
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Sources and comparison notes
Official information checked: October 17, 2026
Prepared by TouchNow from official public information for personal use. This is not a performance test under identical conditions. An undocumented feature does not mean it is unsupported. Features depend on version, hardware and plan.
USD prices are published list prices. Region, taxes and App Store pricing may differ; check the price at checkout. Product names belong to their owners and identify the products only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
- TouchNow — Official site · Pricing details · Feature documentation
- Duet Display — Official site
- Jump Desktop — Official site · Feature documentation
- Screens 5 — Official site · Pricing details
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- OpenDisplay — Official site
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- Parsec — Official site · Feature documentation