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BetterDisplay alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The BetterDisplay listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 10 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

BetterDisplay has a free plan. Paid plans start at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from BetterDisplay

  1. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • BetterDisplay has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Paste also covers clipboard manager.
    Paste pricing and details

  2. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    • BetterDisplay also covers menu bar app and display control.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  3. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • BetterDisplay has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Typinator also covers text expansion.
    Typinator pricing and details

  4. Soulver

    Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column

    • Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • BetterDisplay has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
    Soulver pricing and details

  5. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Raycast pricing and details

  6. Setapp

    One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps

    • Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • BetterDisplay has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Setapp pricing and details

  7. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TextExpander pricing and details

  8. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  9. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  10. Keka

    File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression

    • Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. BetterDisplay starts at $21.99 one-time purchase (Pro license, tax may apply).
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • BetterDisplay can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Keka also covers file compression.
    Keka pricing and details

Common questions

Which BetterDisplay alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Paste, PhraseExpress, Typinator, Soulver, Raycast, Setapp, TextExpander, CCleaner and 2 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does BetterDisplay have an iPhone and iPad app?

The BetterDisplay listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

PhraseExpress, Raycast, TextExpander, CCleaner, LocalSend and Keka are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to BetterDisplay: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.