Comparison

ApowerMirror vs AirMirror

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

Head to head
About

ApowerMirror

Seamlessly cast your phone screen to a computer or smart TV with audio. Control your phone from your PC or another phone, and even share screens across different networks. Ideal for gaming, presentations, and enjoying content on a larger display.

Highlights
  • Mirror phone to computer and vice versa
  • Cast phone to TV
  • Mirror and control phone from another phone
  • Control iPhone/iPad from PC
  • Screen sharing between different networks (AirCast)
  • Simultaneous streaming of up to 4 devices
Features
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ApowerMirror is a screen mirroring app that can be used to cast phone to computer or Smart TV (TV box) with audio. It allows you to mirror&control phone from another phone freely, and you can remotely control iPhone&iPad from computer with your mouse and keyboard. Moreover, 4 devices can be streamed simultaneously without delay. ApowerMirror also performs well when streaming videos, photos and documents saved on your phone in a business meeting. ==Key Features== • Mirror Phone to computer and Vice Versa Screen sharing on the computer makes it possible to get a better video experience by watching movies from YouTube and Netflix on a bigger screen. Whether you’re playing PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, Clash Royale, Pokemon GO, or any other mobile game, the app makes it easy to share gameplay with your fans during live streaming. Besides, controlling PC from phone is no longer a difficult thing. • Cast Phone to TV ApowerMirror supports screen mirroring or casting a variety of file types (including videos, pictures, and music) from phone to TV or other DLNA device. Save your eyes from the small phone screen and enjoy big screen TV series shows in the family area now. • Mirror&Control Phone from Phone ApowerMirror is also a good screen mirroring app to mirror phone to phone. You can also control the phone from another phone using ApowerMirror to watch videos and movies with your friends and share your files with your audience more efficiently. For classroom set-up, the wireless screen mirroring can introduce new ways for instructors, students, teams, and meeting groups to communicate their ideas and collaborate on projects. • Control iPhone/iPad from PC You can take full control of your iPhone/iPad device, without cables, just need to connect to PC via Bluetooth, to do whatever you want to do on your iPhone/iPad freely, ex, play games, open an app, check the phone status and send messages from WhatsApp. • Screen Sharing Between Different Networks This advanced feature is AirCast! It allows screen mirroring between devices that cannot be connected to the same network. If you use AirCast, even if you are located in different places and on different network connections, you can share the screen with each other. This can be used to mirror phone to phone, cast phone to PC, and stream PC to phone. ==Suitable for Various Screen Mirroring Occasions== * Personal use * Business meeting * Online class /Education * Live streaming from Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc * Movies/Sports video mirroring * Presentation * Work from home ...... ==Quick Guide== 1. Connect your phone and computer/TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Install and run this screen casting app( ApowerMirror) on your phone and computer/TV. 3. On your iPhone, open the Control Center and then tap "Screen Mirroring". Select the name of "Apowersoft + your device" and then your phone screen will successfully be mirrored. If you want to mirror the devices from different networks, you can try the USB connection or AirCast. ==Supported Devices== 1. Windows & Mac 2. iPhone & iPad 3. Smart TV: Sony, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Xiaomi, LG etc. 4. Devices with built-in DLNA or AirPlay protocol. Some projectors and car screens. Start using your favorite mouse and keyboard to take full control of phone from the computer right now! Feedback: 1. Contact us at support@apowersoft.com 2. Send feedback from "Settings" > "Feedback" on the ApowerMirror desktop program. 3. Discord: https://discord.gg/dK7y8Sf3Re

About

AirMirror

This app allows you to remotely view and assist others with their phone issues in real-time. Connect via a 9-digit code to share screens, chat, or make voice calls for seamless support.

Highlights
  • Remote screen sharing
  • Real-time communication
  • 9-digit connection code
  • Text chat
  • Voice messages
  • Voice calls
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Have you ever experienced wasting lots of time, trying to explain some simple settings through a phone call, but still failed to solve your parents or friend's phone issue? Frustrated, isn't it? From now on, you can have an easier remote support solution: AirMirror With AirMirror, you can directly see the other phone’s screen on your iOS device while talking to them in real-time, helping you find and solve problems free from the hassle. **Quick Guide** 1. If you are the helper, please install this app: AirMirror. 2. For the person who needs help, please download the controlled end app, AirDroid Remote Support. 3. On AirDroid Remote Support, you can see a 9-digit connection code; enter it on AirMirror and you are in connection. **Features** 1. Quick Connection by 9-digit Connection Code You can connect your friend or family simply by their 9-digit Connection Code. 2. Screen sharing in one tap Once the connection succeeded, tap the button to invite your friend or parents to share their screen, and you can directly view their phone's screen in real-time. 3. Multiple ways to communicate During the whole remote support process, you can text in the chatbox or send voice messages to your family or friend. In addition, you can make a voice call to them to have better communication. **Remote Support Auto-renew Subscriptions** 1. There’re two following types: $2.49/ Month $23.99/ Year 2. Remote Support subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. 3. Subscription will be charged and auto-renewed in 24 hours based on your purchased type. 4. Please cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 5. Privacy Policy: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Privacy 6. Payment Terms: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Payment 7. EULA: https://rs.airdroid.info/#/Eula

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
AirMirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ApowerMirror at 2.8 against AirMirror's 2.0. ApowerMirror also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 15%). AirMirror's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. ApowerMirror sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and AirMirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApowerMirror holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApowerMirror has 2.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 15% of AirMirror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, AirMirror every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ApowerMirror versus AirMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorAirMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings) — better2.0 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedSAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,099 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,334 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative54.3%

AirMirror

All ratings30 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

ApowerMirror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Mirroring freezes or stops working
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to control mobile device from PC
  • Improved audio sync
  • Longer free trial period

AirMirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ApowerMirror

Subscriptions4
  • ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • 傲软投屏个人版(季度订阅)$29.993 Months
  • ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Personal 2 Years (Buy 1 get 1)$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • Quarterly VIP$8.99
  • Yearly VIP$12.99
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  • 900 minutes$12.99
  • 1800 minutes$20.99
  • Monthly VIP$29.99
  • Yearly VIP$40.99
  • Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free$59.99
2 purchases

AirMirror

Subscriptions2
  • AirMirror Membership$2.991 Month
  • AirMirror Membership$23.991 Year

Questions

Is ApowerMirror free?
ApowerMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirMirror free?
AirMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or AirMirror?
ApowerMirror is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while AirMirror averages 2.0 from 30 ratings.
Do ApowerMirror or AirMirror have ads?
AirMirror shows ads; ApowerMirror does not.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or AirMirror?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and AirMirror every 3 months. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on September 24, 2026 and AirMirror on August 30, 2026.

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