Comparison

Reflector Student vs AirSync Sender

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reflector Student

This app enables students to wirelessly mirror their iOS devices to a teacher's computer running specific software, even on restricted school networks. It provides a live view of all mirrored screens, making it easier for students to see shared content.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring for iOS devices
  • Connects to Reflector 4 desktop software
  • Works on restricted school networks
  • Live view of all mirrored screens
  • Easy connection via Bluetooth, QR codes, or auto-detection
  • Remembers previous connections
Features
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Reflector Student is a helpful companion app for anyone using Reflector 4 desktop screen mirroring software. It provides two key benefits: 1. It allows students to wirelessly connect iPad and iPhone devices to a teacher’s Reflector 4 software in schools with limited or restricted networks. Schools often have network setups that prevent screen mirroring. Reflector Student helps fix that problem. 2. Once connected, Reflector Student shows a live view of the other classroom devices that are mirrored to Reflector 4. This makes viewing shared content easier for students. How it works Using clever Bluetooth* and network auto-detection methods, Quick Connect® and QR codes, Reflector Student easily connects student iOS and iPadOS devices to teacher computers that are running Reflector 4. Once you’ve done this, open Control Center on your device, tap “Screen Mirroring” and you’ll see your Reflector-enabled computer as a mirroring destination. Once paired to a teacher computer, Reflector Student remembers the pairing to save valuable classroom time and prevent distractions in the future. *Bluetooth available on supported computers. Important! Use of Reflector Student REQUIRES the Reflector 4 application running on a computer. This is what the app connects to: http://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/download/ View Connected Screens Reflector Student allows any paired student devices to view all of the screens connected to Reflector 4, including both teacher and student devices. Students no longer have to worry about where they’re positioned in the classroom to see shared content. It’s all shown right in the Reflector Student app. Easy Connections Some schools use separate networks for student and teacher devices, which can prevent screen mirroring between those devices. Reflector Student allows students to connect to Reflector 4 in almost any environment. Use auto-detection (Bluetooth and network), Quick Connect or QR codes to pair to Reflector 4. Once paired, the destination will appear in the iOS/iPadOS device’s AirPlay list. Saved Destinations Previous destinations are remembered for easy connections at any time in the future. Simply open Reflector Student and the device will pair to Reflector 4 again automatically. There’s no need to go through the pairing process again if you’re connecting to the same destination. Remember! Use of Reflector Student REQUIRES the Reflector 4 application running on a computer.

About

AirSync Sender

Wirelessly share your device's screen to compatible interactive displays or multiple iOS devices. Facilitates efficient multi-person communication and collaboration through features like split screen and annotation.

Highlights
  • WebRTC screen sharing
  • QR code sharing
  • Split screen support
  • Moderator mode
  • Remote control
  • Annotation
  • Screen mirroring
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AirSync Sender is a screen sharing app specially designed for AirSync. With AirSync Sender, you can easily share your screen to AirSync devices, such as the ViewSonic ViewBoard interactive flat panel. Whether connected through the Internet or a local area network, you can use AirSync Sender to share your ideas wirelessly and create a more efficient multi-person communication environment. You can also share AirSync device screen to multiple iOS devices through AirSync sender. The main functions of AirSync Sender include: 1. Screen sharing based on WebRTC technology 2. Sharing screen through QR code 3. Split screen to support multiple sharing screens 4. Support moderator mode 5. Receive device side screen and remote control 6. Annotation 7. Screen mirroring Quick screen sharing guide: 1. Launch the AirSync application on the receiving side 2. Launch the AirSync Sender 3. Enter the display code and one-time password 4. After pressing "Next", and click "Start broadcast" System requirements: 1. iOS 11 or above 2. LAN or WAN connection required

Screenshots

Reflector Student4 screens
AirSync Sender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirSync Sender at 1.8 against Reflector Student's 1.3. AirSync Sender also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Reflector Student's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirSync Sender holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Reflector Student's written reviews are positive against 50% of AirSync Sender's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflector Student ships an update every 6 months, AirSync Sender monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reflector Student versus AirSync Sender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflector StudentAirSync Sender
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (15 ratings)1.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquirrels LLCViewSonic_International

Customer experience

Reflector Student

All ratings15 ratings
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative73.2%

AirSync Sender

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Reflector Student

No in-app purchases

None

AirSync Sender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reflector Student free?
Reflector Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirSync Sender free?
AirSync Sender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reflector Student or AirSync Sender?
AirSync Sender is rated higher. Reflector Student averages 1.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AirSync Sender averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Reflector Student or AirSync Sender have ads?
Neither Reflector Student nor AirSync Sender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflector Student or AirSync Sender?
Reflector Student ships an update every 6 months, and AirSync Sender monthly. Most recently, Reflector Student was updated on October 13, 2026 and AirSync Sender on October 15, 2026.

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