“Software apps literally hack your graphics card, delivering a glitchy and unreliable picture. Software tricks your Mac into thinking a display is attached, when in fact they get no benefit of graphics acceleration or Metal GPU support,”. “Luna harnesses the raw power of your graphics card, giving you the full benefit of its graphics acceleration.” Luna Display lets the iPad be an iPad With Luna Display, the tablet functions like an external monitor, but it’s also still an iPad. The touchscreen is available, and Apple Pencil is supported.

External keyboards can even be used. In short, the iPad could be used as the touchscreen MacBook some have been hoping for. The two devices have to be on the same Wi-Fi network, and there’s an iOS app that needs to be running for the connection to happen. As of today, this product is available from Astro HQ for $79.99.

Connect Ipad To Computer Screen

There are two versions, one for newer Macs with USB-C, while the other is for older models with a Mini DisplayPort. Is a rival software-only option for turning an iPad into a second Mac screen, and it’s just $19.99. Or there’s Air Display 3 for $9.99. Obviously, Luna Display will need to be outstanding to compete.