YoriloYorilo vs Duet Display
Duet Display is best known for turning an iPad into an extra display for a Mac or PC. Yorilo starts from the other side: controlling the Mac you already have.
What's the main difference between Yorilo and Duet Display?
Duet is primarily a second-screen app that also offers remote access through Duet Air, while Yorilo is primarily a remote control app, with a second-screen mode planned as an option.
| Feature | Yorilo | Duet Display |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Control your Mac remotely | Use a tablet as an extra display |
| Host computers | Mac (Windows planned) | Mac and Windows |
| Client devices | iPad, iPhone | iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows Unverified |
| Wired connection | No | Yes (USB) |
| Access over the internet | With Pro (coming soon) | Yes, with Duet Air Unverified |
| Apple Pencil pressure | In testing | Yes, on supported plans Unverified |
| Second-screen mode | Planned (optional) | Yes |
| Pricing | Free at home; Pro from $1.99 (7 days), $19.99/year or $59.99 once | Subscription; check vendor site Unverified |
Last reviewed October 2026 from each vendor's public website. Products change; check the vendor's site before you buy, and tell us if something here is wrong. Items marked Unverified are our best understanding and have not been confirmed.
Who should choose Duet Display?
Choose Duet if you mainly want more screen space from an iPad or Android tablet, including over a USB cable, or need a Windows host today.
Who should choose Yorilo?
Choose Yorilo if you want to use your Mac itself from an iPad or iPhone, see its main display and drive it with touch and Apple Pencil.
Try Yorilo.
Free at home, forever. Pro, with Remote Access and every display, comes in a later update.
Questions people ask
Can Yorilo turn my iPad into a second screen?
Not yet. An optional second-screen mode is planned. Today Yorilo shows and controls your Mac's main display.
Does Yorilo work over USB?
No. Yorilo connects over your network. Duet supports USB connections.