Question 1

Do I need an external monitor to use ScreenCommand?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ScreenCommand is built for iPad + external display setups. Connect any monitor or TV over HDMI or USB-C and it turns that big screen into a desktop browsing experience, with your iPad as the controller.

Question 2

Do I need a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad?

Accepted Answer

No. Your iPad’s screen becomes the trackpad: glide your finger on the iPad and the cursor moves on the monitor. There is nothing extra to buy or pair.

Question 3

What iPads work with ScreenCommand?

Accepted Answer

Any iPad with a USB-C port running iPadOS 17 or later — iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad. No M-series chip and no Stage Manager required.

Question 4

Doesn’t iPadOS already do this with Stage Manager?

Accepted Answer

Only on M-series iPads (iPad Air M1 and later, iPad Pro 2021 and later). Every other iPad — including the current iPad and iPad mini — can only mirror its own screen to a monitor, black bars and all. ScreenCommand gives exactly those iPads real desktop-class browsing on the big screen, with no extra hardware to pair.

Question 5

What cables or adapters do I need?

Accepted Answer

A USB-C to HDMI (or DisplayPort) cable or adapter — or a direct USB-C cable if your monitor supports it. Any HDMI monitor or TV works.

Question 6

Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?

Accepted Answer

One-time purchase of $4.99. Own it forever — no subscriptions, no hidden fees, no recurring charges.

Question 7

Is my browsing data private?

Accepted Answer

100% private. ScreenCommand has zero tracking, analytics, or data collection. Everything happens locally on your device — we never see what you browse.

Question 8

Can I get a refund if it doesn’t work for me?

Accepted Answer

Purchases go through Apple, so the App Store’s standard refund process applies — you can request a refund from Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Question 9

Does it work with 4K monitors and ultrawides?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 1080p, 4K, and ultrawide displays. ScreenCommand automatically adapts to your display’s native resolution.

Question 10

Does this work wirelessly or only with cables?

Accepted Answer

ScreenCommand uses a wired connection (USB-C, or a USB-C-to-HDMI/DisplayPort adapter). Wired means low latency, so the cursor feels instant.

Question 11

What makes the custom cursors special?

Accepted Answer

There are 8 styles: Default, Gaming Pro (precision crosshair), Cyberpunk Neon, Elegant Glass, Liquid Crystal, Luxury Gold, Aurora Borealis, and Minimal Dark — with adjustable size and speed, designed for visibility on big screens.

Question 12

Can I open multiple tabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ScreenCommand is a real tabbed browser. Open up to 12 tabs with favicons and switch between them on the big screen. Tabs and logins are saved automatically, so next session picks up where you left off.

Question 13

How well does YouTube work?

Accepted Answer

YouTube is where ScreenCommand shines: play, pause, and seek from your iPad, pick video quality up to 4K, skip ads the moment they become skippable, and let Cinema Mode dim the iPad screen during fullscreen video.

Question 14

Can I use this for work and productivity apps?

Accepted Answer

ScreenCommand is a full-featured desktop-class browser, so anything that runs on the web works: Gmail, Google Docs, Notion, Slack, YouTube Studio, and more — and you stay signed in between sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect an external display?

The keyboard isn't showing up

How do I change the homepage?

How do I report a bug?

System Requirements

iPadOS 17 or later

External Display

Quick Setup

Troubleshooting

Display not detected

App crashes

Keyboard issues

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