iPhone
Touch Input for Mac

iPhone & iPad, Touchscreen Mac Display

Transform any iPhone or iPad into a USB-connected external monitor for your Mac — with the touch input that macOS is missing.

Download for iOS Requires iOS 15+
Download for Mac Requires macOS 14+

Direct device-to-device connection via USB. No data leaves your devices. Privacy Policy

Mac

<10ms

Latency

USB

Connection

Touch

For Mac

$2.99

One-time

Features

Everything you need in a portable second display.

Ultra-Low Latency

Under 10ms latency with USB connection. Feels instant and responsive.

USB Connection

Plug in via USB for the best performance with ultra-low latency.

Touch for Mac

Finally, touch input on macOS. Tap, scroll, and interact directly with your Mac.

True Display

Works as a real monitor — extend your desktop and move windows freely.

First-Time Setup

Get started in just a few steps.

1

Download Both Apps

Get LilDisplay from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, and download the free Mac companion app from this website.

2

Install the Mac App

Open the downloaded DMG file and drag LilDisplay Mac to your Applications folder.

Drag LilDisplay Mac to Applications
3

Open the App

Double-click to launch. macOS will show a security prompt — click Open to continue.

Click Open to launch the app
4

Grant Permissions

The app will request a few permissions. Click Allow on each prompt:

Screen Access — to capture your virtual display
Screen Recording — to record screen content
Screen Access permission Screen Recording permission

Tip: If a prompt doesn't appear, enable manually in System Settings → Privacy & Security:

Accessibility
Screen & System Audio Recording
Accessibility in System Settings Screen Recording in System Settings
5

Connect & Enjoy

Open LilDisplay on your iPhone or iPad, connect via USB, and tap Connect. Your new display is ready!

Once launched, the Mac app moves to your menu bar at the top of the screen:

LilDisplay menu bar
Reconnect — manually retry the connection
Launch at Login — start LilDisplay automatically when your Mac boots
Quit — close the app

Troubleshooting: If the connection gets stuck, try clicking Reconnect from the menu. If that doesn't work, Quit the app and reopen it.

Simple Pricing

No subscriptions. Pay once, use forever.

$2.99

One-time purchase

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