Comparison

PS4 Second Screen vs Air Mirror

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

Head to head
About

PS4 Second Screen

Enhance your PlayStation 4 experience by connecting your mobile device. Control your console, view in-game content, and input text directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Basic PS4 control
  • Display second screen game information
  • Enter text on PS4
  • Connect mobile device to PS4
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Connect your PS4 and your mobile device with the PS4 Second Screen app to enjoy the following features: • Use your mobile device for basic control of your PS4. • Display information from second screen-compatible games on your mobile device. • Enter text on your PS4 with your mobile device. A Sony Entertainment Network account is required to use this app. Use of this app is governed by the license agreement at the following URL: (http://www.scei.co.jp/legal/index.html).

About

Air Mirror

Wirelessly mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to multiple Smart TVs, computers, and other devices simultaneously. Enjoy zero-second delay and cast photos. No wires or adapters are needed, just a web browser on the receiving device.

Highlights
  • Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously
  • Wirelessly stream iPhone/iPad screen
  • Zero-second delay
  • Mirror full screen or selected portion
  • Adjust mirroring quality and color
  • Cast photos
  • Supports portrait and landscape
Features
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SCREEN MIRROR TO MULTIPLE SMART TVS, COMPUTERS, AND DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY * Wirelessly mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to Smart TVs, Computers, Smart Phones, Tablets, or Game Consoles, via your home network! * No Wires or Adapters Required! Just open a web browser on your device to view the screen mirror! * Zero-Second Delay! KEY FEATURES: • Mirror Anything and Any App on your iPhone/iPad screen to a number of devices simultaneously. • Supports Any Smart TV, Mac, PC, Smart Phone, Tablet, Game Console, etc. Basically, any device that has a web browser. • Mirror the Full Screen or a Selected Portion of it. • Zero-second delay. • Adjust the screen mirroring quality and color (i.e., brightness, contrast, and saturation). • Cast photos from your iPhone/iPad. • Supports both portrait and landscape orientations for screen mirroring. • Never worry about compatibility issues again. Share your screen to any device. No TV app needed! HELP: • Please make sure all your iPhones/iPads and receivers/devices are connected to the same network. • If you mirror to several devices simultaneously, the screen mirroring performance will depend on your iPhone/iPad; higher-grade models provide better performance. Also, a high-speed and stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended. • For other problems, please contact our technical support directly. AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account when your purchase is confirmed. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current billing period. The fee will depend on the plan you selected. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://www.9bestapp.com/resources/privacy-policy.html Terms: http://www.9bestapp.com/terms/

Screenshots

PS4 Second Screen4 screens
Air Mirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Mirror at 4.3 against PS4 Second Screen's 2.6. Air Mirror also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). PS4 Second Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Air Mirror sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PS4 Second Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of PS4 Second Screen's written reviews are positive against 13% of Air Mirror's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, Air Mirror every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PS4 Second Screen versus Air Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS4 Second ScreenAir Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (3.7K ratings)4.3 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlayStation Mobile Inc.Best App Limited

Customer experience

PS4 Second Screen

All ratings3,683 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews1,109 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative75.0%

Air Mirror

All ratings10,459 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative84.8%

User reviews

PS4 Second Screen

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Responsive and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for typing in games
  • 💡 Allows remote control of PS4
  • 👍 Works well when connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Requires extensive data collection
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
  • 🤔 Limited functionality beyond basic controls

Air Mirror

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Screen mirroring
  • 👍 Useful for streaming
  • 🚀 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Orientation issues
  • 💰 Expensive

Bugs and requests

PS4 Second Screen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to find or connect to PS4
  • Keyboard input not working as expected
  • App freezes on startup or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for PS5 and newer games
  • Improve second screen functionality
  • Allow control of media apps like Netflix
  • Provide a dark mode option

Air Mirror

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't connect to Xbox
  • No audio support
  • Crashes frequently
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make it free
  • Improve performance
  • Add more free features

In-app purchases

None

PS4 Second Screen

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Air Mirror

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is PS4 Second Screen free?
PS4 Second Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Mirror free?
Air Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PS4 Second Screen or Air Mirror?
Air Mirror is rated higher. PS4 Second Screen averages 2.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Air Mirror averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.
Do PS4 Second Screen or Air Mirror have ads?
Neither PS4 Second Screen nor Air Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PS4 Second Screen or Air Mirror?
PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, and Air Mirror every 3 weeks. Most recently, PS4 Second Screen was updated on November 3, 2026 and Air Mirror on November 4, 2026.

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