SideMini · House #23,150

What it is

Calls itself “Mac app”.

• Calls itself: Mac app

“SideMini is a Mac app that makes an iPad the screen of a Mac with no monitor”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Luna Display. Rules out “no Windows PCs or Android tablets”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Luna Display
• Says it will not: no Windows PCs or Android tablets

“An honest comparison of Sidecar, SidecarLauncher, Luna Display, Duet Display, BetterDisplay, Amphetamine and SideMini”

“Apple-only: no Windows PCs or Android tablets”

What it costs

One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. Has an enterprise plan. Sales on request. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $9.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free for a trial
• Price: $9
• Enterprise plan: yes
• Contact sales: yes

“$9 once”

“No subscription”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Free trial, no account.”

How it runs

A desktop app for iOS and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: iOS · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• AI role: a side feature

“SideMini is a Mac app that makes an iPad the screen of a Mac with no monitor”

“…macOS 14 Sonoma or later and a Sidecar-compatible iPad.”

What it works with

Names Amphetamine, BetterDisplay and 5 more on its pages.

• Names: Amphetamine · BetterDisplay · Duet Display · +4

“Amphetamine”

“BetterDisplay”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“No account”

“Free trial, no account.”