Astropad vs Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Astropad — Astropad is a graphics tablet app that allows you to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with your Mac. It mirrors your Mac's screen to your iPad, letting you use your iPad as a pen display with pressure

Splashtop Wired XDisplay — Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a remote desktop software that allows users to access and control their computers from other devices over a local network. It enables using another monitor, keyboard, and m

Astropad offers Mirrors Mac screen to iPad for use as a graphics tablet, Pressure sensitivity for natural drawing experience, Low latency for real-time feedback, Customizable shortcuts and gestures, Supports Apple Pencil and common drawing apps like Photoshop, while Splashtop Wired XDisplay provides Extends desktop workspace by using additional monitors, Supports resolutions up to 4K, Low latency remote access, Encrypted connections, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices.

Feature	Astropad	Splashtop Wired XDisplay
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

Astropad

Description: Astropad is a graphics tablet app that allows you to use an iPad as a drawing tablet with your Mac. It mirrors your Mac's screen to your iPad, letting you use your iPad as a pen display with pressure sensitivity for creative tools like Photoshop.

Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Description: Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a remote desktop software that allows users to access and control their computers from other devices over a local network. It enables using another monitor, keyboard, and mouse to control a computer remotely.

Key Features Comparison

Astropad Features

• Mirrors Mac screen to iPad for use as a graphics tablet
• Pressure sensitivity for natural drawing experience
• Low latency for real-time feedback
• Customizable shortcuts and gestures
• Supports Apple Pencil and common drawing apps like Photoshop

Splashtop Wired XDisplay Features

• Extends desktop workspace by using additional monitors
• Supports resolutions up to 4K
• Low latency remote access
• Encrypted connections
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices
• Drag-and-drop files between local and remote desktops
• Drawing tablet support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Astropad

Pros

• Turns iPad into a high quality pen display
• Very responsive and accurate
• Wireless connection for flexible setup
• Good value compared to graphics tablets

Cons

• Requires both Mac and iPad
• Set up can be tricky
• Occasional lag or disconnect issues
• Limited to mirroring main screen only

Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Pros

• Simple setup
• Good performance
• Cost-effective way to add extra monitors
• Works over wired network for reliability
• Secure remote access

Cons

• Limited to local network only
• No offline access or file transfer
• Fewer features than full remote desktop software

Pricing Comparison

Astropad

• Subscription-Based

Splashtop Wired XDisplay

• Free
• Subscription-Based