UVC Capture - HDMI Monitor vs Castaway: Spatial HDMI Monitor Usage & Stats
Turn your iPad into a monitor.
Display and record from HDMI capture cards or any USB Video Class (UVC) compatible device or camera.
• Output audio to speakers or headphones
• Supports resolutions up to 4K
• Capture photos and videos simultaneously
• Picture-in-Picture and multitasking support (M1 iPads or later)
• Select from multiple video formats
• Reference Mode support for high color accuracy
• Connect Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, Windows PC, or any HDMI device via a capture card
This app works on all iPads with USB-C.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
This app requires an active subscription, and comes with a free trial.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Photo & Video
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Note: Castaway requires an Apple Vision Pro, USB Capture Card, and compatible Mac or iPad. Castaway only works on iPads with a USB-C connector.
This is the iPadOS companion app for Castaway.
Castaway is an app that turns your Apple Vision Pro into an HDMI monitor. Stream from your favorite game console, PC, or HDMI enabled device and view in your spatial environment. With an easy to use connection flow, Castaway lets you instantly connect and stream from your devices.
Castaway has on-device intelligent 4k upscaling powered by Metal, meaning you can play your favorite games at 4k on your Vision Pro.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Photo & Video
Store Rank
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