Comparison

ApowerMirror vs Capture Tools

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

Head to head
About

ApowerMirror

Cast your phone's screen to a computer or Smart TV with audio. Control your phone from another device or PC using your mouse and keyboard. Stream up to four devices simultaneously for gaming, presentations, or watching videos 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 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

Capture Tools

This application allows users to adjust parameters and calibrate their Capture handheld stabilizers. It provides essential settings for optimal performance of the stabilization device.

Highlights
  • Parameter adjustment
  • Calibration
  • Handheld stabilizer control
  • Device settings
Features
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此APP用于给Capture手持稳定器提供参数设置及校准。

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
Capture Tools1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Capture Tools at 3.5 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Capture Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ApowerMirror's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. ApowerMirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Capture Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Capture Tools holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApowerMirror has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Capture Tools fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ApowerMirror versus Capture Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorCapture Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedShenzhen Funsnap Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,100 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,341 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.3%

Capture Tools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Capture Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ApowerMirror

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time7
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • Yearly VIP$12.99
  • 900 minutes$12.99
Show 4 more
  • 1800 minutes$20.99
  • Monthly VIP$29.99
  • Yearly VIP$40.99
  • Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free$59.99
None

Capture Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApowerMirror free?
ApowerMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capture Tools free?
Capture Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Capture Tools?
Capture Tools is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Capture Tools averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ApowerMirror or Capture Tools have ads?
Neither ApowerMirror nor Capture Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Capture Tools?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Capture Tools fortnightly. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on November 3, 2026 and Capture Tools on November 3, 2026.

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