# Splashtop Wired XDisplay – Extend & Mirror

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1029826922](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1029826922)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1029826922`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Splashtop Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-01-09
- **First published:** 2015-09-01
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/splashtop-wired-xdisplay-extend-mirror/id1029826922)

## Description

Splashtop Wired XDisplay turns your iPhone into an additional monitor for your computer, boosting productivity with high-performance 1080p or Retina at 60fps, auto orientation, and flexible positioning.

Setup is simple: install the app, run the free agent on your Mac or PC, and connect with a wired USB cable. It supports Windows 7/8/10+ and macOS 10.8+ (note: macOS 10.15+ is not supported). Features include a secure wired connection and the ability to choose the extended display position to fit your workflow.

## Rankings

- #92,694 — Overall
- #6 — display
- #19 — laptop

## Review summary

Most reviews praise easy setup, true Windows second-monitor behavior, iPad/iPhone versatility, wired low latency, and no subscription fees. However, recurring issues include Mac compatibility problems, reliability/connection drops, display border/fullscreen limitations, and occasional lag. A small minority raise safety concerns. Overall, it's a convenient, affordable second-screen solution when it works, but reliability and display limitations can hinder some setups.

### Pros

- Very easy to set up and shows up as a regular second monitor on Windows, with no account setup or cloud latency.
- Versatile across devices, turning iPads and iPhones into portable second monitors.
- Wired USB-C connection provides low latency and reliable performance, avoiding laggy Wi‑Fi.
- Good value with no ongoing subscription or fees.
- Generally smooth and easy to connect, including on older devices like iPad Mini.

### Cons

- Mac OS X compatibility issues; not working reliably on Mac systems.
- Reliability problems and intermittent disconnects or 'connecting now' failures.
- Display issues such as borders/black bars and not filling the screen (fullscreen limitations).
- Occasional lag or delay in some setups.
- A reported safety concern about potential malware during installation mentioned by a user.

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