Comparison

Player Master vs Remote Mirror

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

Head to head
About

Player Master

This versatile media player supports virtually all video and audio formats without conversion. It offers advanced file management, background playback, adjustable playback speed, and secure privacy protection for your media files.

Highlights
  • Supports all video and audio formats
  • No video conversion needed
  • File manager with sorting
  • Background playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • USB and Wi-Fi transfer
  • Privacy lock and encryption
Features
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Player Master is a powerful video and audio player with local file management, network streaming, playlists, and Wi-Fi transfer. Play your media files directly on iPhone and iPad without converting formats. Import videos, music, and other media files, organize them in folders, create playlists, and enjoy smooth playback with subtitle, playback history, and queue controls. Key Features - Video Player: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, FLV, WMV, M4V, WebM, TS, MPG, VOB, RMVB and more - Audio Player: MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, WMA, OGG, APE, AIFF and more - File Manager: folders, rename, move, delete, sort, list view and grid view - Playback History with progress indicators - Playlists and playback queue - Network streaming for HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, M3U8 and other media links - Wi-Fi transfer from a browser on the same network - Subtitle support, passcode lock and background audio playback Player Master makes it easy to manage, play and enjoy your media library anywhere.

About

Remote Mirror

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Remote Mirror shows your Mac's screen on your iPhone or iPad, so you can see it and control it. Check on tasks you've handed to an AI assistant, make a quick click, or type a few words — without walking back to your computer. FEATURES • Text stays sharp when you pinch to zoom (the zoomed area is sent in high resolution) • Tap to click; touch and hold or two-finger tap to right-click • Drag with one finger to scroll, two fingers to pan • Three-finger swipe to switch desktops (left/right), open Mission Control (up) or App Exposé (down) • Tap a text field and the keyboard opens automatically; each character appears on your Mac as you type, including Japanese, Chinese and Korean input • Works with keyboard dictation — what you say is typed straight into your Mac • Special keys such as esc, tab and the arrow keys, plus the ⌘ ⌥ ⌃ ⇧ modifier keys • Fits your Mac's screen to your device's aspect ratio (windows that would spill over are tidied up automatically, even when you switch desktops) • Power saving: dims and hides your Mac's display; touch your Mac and it's back instantly • Only the parts that change are sent, so it uses little data and responds quickly • Encrypted with a key derived from your PIN • Available in 13 languages HOW TO USE 1. Install the free "Remote Mirror Host" on your Mac (download it from arcion.jp/macremote) 2. Allow Screen Recording and Accessibility on your Mac 3. Choose your Mac in the app and enter the PIN shown in your Mac's menu bar On the same Wi-Fi network it connects right away. With iCloud, it also connects directly over cellular (your Mac and device need to be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple Account). No Mac nearby? Try the in-app Demo to get a feel for it. PRICING • Use every feature free for the first 3 days • After that, choose a monthly plan, a yearly plan or a one-time purchase • The in-app Demo is always free • The Mac app "Remote Mirror Host" is free REQUIREMENTS • iPhone / iPad: iOS 17 or later • Mac: macOS 14 or later PRIVACY Your screen and keystrokes travel only between your Mac and your device, and stay encrypted the whole way. Even over cellular, nothing passes through our servers. Connection details are stored only in your own iCloud, where no one else — including the developer — can see them. We don't collect any data. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arcion.jp/macremote/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

Player Master4 screens
Remote Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Mirror at none against Player Master's shown. Remote Mirror also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Player Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.3 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Player Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Mirror sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Player Master ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Mirror every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Player Master versus Remote Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayer MasterRemote Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国辉 满arcion Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Player Master

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
4 purchases

Remote Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Player Master free?
Player Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Mirror free?
Remote Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Player Master or Remote Mirror have ads?
Player Master shows ads; Remote Mirror does not.
Which is updated more often, Player Master or Remote Mirror?
Player Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Mirror every 2 days. Most recently, Player Master was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote Mirror on October 31, 2026.

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