Essential for Me
The server app has now been updated to work with tvOS 26 and works great again. I’ve updated my rating to reflect those changes.
Airflow & Remote where great…
…while it lasted. I switched from Plex to using Airflow app and it’s remote almost exclusively. This became my preferred combo for Airplay’ing video from my Macs to AppleTVs. The server app was the perfect mix of simplicity and essential features. It was the antithesis of Plex’s bloat and really never had a hiccup. If it did, it was fixed. I was happy to purchase and support the dev.
Now, for the bad news. Like many smaller independent developers it all now seems too good to have been true and the apps now look like abandonware. Even worse, it may be a classic case of bait and switch. To add insult to injury the main app is still being sold even though it clearly does not function at all after the latest Tahoe and OS 26 updates. Support via email has been unresponsive across the board with many users taking to the net (Reddit, etc) to complain. Had the dev simply stopped making the apps, I’d have just been disappointed but being that it’s still actively available for purchase…this needs to be mentioned on the website. Not all Airflow users will be affected but a brunt of them will. This is your warning.
I’ll happily remove or edit this review and/or change my rating back to a 5/5 if proven wrong. I’d love to be wrong in this case!
Now, for the bad news. Like many smaller independent developers it all now seems too good to have been true and the apps now look like abandonware. Even worse, it may be a classic case of bait and switch. To add insult to injury the main app is still being sold even though it clearly does not function at all after the latest Tahoe and OS 26 updates. Support via email has been unresponsive across the board with many users taking to the net (Reddit, etc) to complain. Had the dev simply stopped making the apps, I’d have just been disappointed but being that it’s still actively available for purchase…this needs to be mentioned on the website. Not all Airflow users will be affected but a brunt of them will. This is your warning.
I’ll happily remove or edit this review and/or change my rating back to a 5/5 if proven wrong. I’d love to be wrong in this case!
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When it Works it’s Great
Unfortunately I have had significant issues getting the remote app to reliably recognize my device. It’s a shame because I truly adore the UI and find Airflow my preferred streaming service for locally stored files, but I’ve had enough issues that I’m now considering alternatives unfortunately
Solid. Need a few features.
I purchased this as a replacement to Air Video HD, which is abandonware (possibly from the same developer). I would love to be able to use this app to watch on my iOS devices (like the aforementioned app) but that’s not possible. The only other annoyance is the scrub bar — it feels backwards and would be nice to able to change scroll direction (like you can with an Apple Mouse). If feels unnatural.
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Does not work with Sonoma 14.0
Cant connect to my computer to use, I have an activated license, useless and should be removed from the app store
Keeps Failing to Connect
Keeps failing to connect for some reason. Unsure if macOS Sequoia is blocking it or something else. Wish app had troubleshooting help!
It just works
I don’t ever leave reviews for apps, but I really feel compelled to write one this time. Over the last few years and hundreds of hours of video, airflow has never let me down. It just works. I stream a lot of video from an old 2011 MacBook Pro to my TV. Like I said, it just works. The googles and apples of this world could take a page out of airflow developers book (but I do secretly hope giants like that wouldn’t try to buy airflow out…they always ruin a good thing after buying it). The built-in auto search for online subtitles as well as sub-to-video delay for proper sync -up are amazing features, especially if you watch a lot of foreign stuff and heavily rely on subtitles. Can’t say enough good things about airflow! Kudos to the developers!
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Amazing App
Been using Airflow for a few years and it’s no doubt the best app for streaming local video files to a TV. I originally used it with my Chromecast and recently got the new 4K Apple TV, both of which Airflow supports. Would definitely recommend. Happy to have paid for it. Also love the Apple Watch integration.
Side note: Recently experienced some buffering (~3x during 2hr movie) using Airflow on macOS to stream to Apple TV. Would love to see this addressed if it’s a known issue — I experienced 0 issues over the years of using Airflow with my Chromecast.
Thanks!
Side note: Recently experienced some buffering (~3x during 2hr movie) using Airflow on macOS to stream to Apple TV. Would love to see this addressed if it’s a known issue — I experienced 0 issues over the years of using Airflow with my Chromecast.
Thanks!
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Wouldn’t likely purchase again.
The app isn’t terrible. When it works it works but when it doesn’t it fails pretty bad and unfortunately it fails often. I’ve had consistent issues with subtitles simply turning off mid film, the app closing or losing its connection, and other weird anomalies that I don’t experience using other apps (Plex, AirVideo HD, etc) I’ve used to stream local media with. Overall, I think it could be one of the better apps of this kind if these issues were ironed out but as it is? Not so much. With its ease of use and broad format support it could easily be the best and most convenient but it’s not quite up to snuff. I’m aware that it hasn’t been updated in a while so maybe the experience has deteriorated overtime and I’m just coming onboard too late.
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Poor service
I would have given this a 5 star rating except that, after a few months I began having serious playback issues. I made 4 attempts to contact the service department and have never received any response. This represents a poor business model. There is no excuse for ignoring paying customers.
Absolutely incredible
This is my first app review because I am so impressed by it. Such a well designed and easy to use app that JUST WORKS. I thought this might be too niche to have a dedicated app but this was the best 20 bucks of my life. Great job!
Couldn’t live without it
I use this every single day. The Mac app is great, the iOS remote control elevates the experience to even higher levels of excellence. It always works without a hitch. It’s been a long journey to find a fuss-free airplay video player, through apps like Beamer, Elmedia Player and Xmirage. This blows them all out of the water. I’ve even started to enjoy the quirky, totally un-Apple interface.
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Great streamer
This is good quality ready to use and doesn't drop out our freeze up.
I wish I could control the volume though
I wish I could control the volume though
Could really use a search function
Nice app, but Need a search function.
Simply the best
The best casting app ever. Most
Reliable best interface and now a remote to match ! Great work
Reliable best interface and now a remote to match ! Great work
This app is great!
Thank you for making and maintaining this!!!
Happy (paying) customer! :)
Been contributing to Airflow (for Mac OS) since I found the app nearly a year ago. It’s such a wonderful app because it just works and it never crashes! (Unlike others such as VLC)
Now this remote app makes a great thing even better! Once again, impressed by the quality of the apps. Happy to pay again for Airflow 3...such a great service!
Now this remote app makes a great thing even better! Once again, impressed by the quality of the apps. Happy to pay again for Airflow 3...such a great service!
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Nice!
Thanks for the remote! Good job! Works perfectly!
Works SO Well
Having used the Airflow app since near the beginning on reddit, I am impressed by how much better an already great app has got. This remote works flawlessly for controlling the desktop app. Huge congratulations to the developer.