Comparison

Screen Mirroring vs StreamCam

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

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen and audio to your Mac or Windows PC wirelessly. No extra hardware or desktop software needed, just use your Chrome browser. Enjoy seamless mirroring of any app, with options to stop at any time.

Highlights
  • Mirror iPhone/iPad screen and audio
  • Wireless connection
  • No desktop software required
  • Works with Chrome browser
  • Mirror any app
  • Easy stop mirroring options
Features
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The #1 app for every organisation! Application to mirror the screen and audio of your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or Windows PC. Works on any laptop or desktop with Windows (Windows 10, 8.1, 8 or 7) with the Chrome browser installed, or on any Mac, iMac, MacBook (Pro) with the Chrome browser installed. No wires and no additional hardware needed! And no need to install an application on your Mac or Windows PC, just use the Chrome browser! You can mirror any app on your iPhone or iPad to your computer. This is how the app works: 1. Launch the Mirror for Mac or Windows PC app. It will show a nine digit number. 2. Turn on notifications for this app. We will use this to let you know if screen mirroring is working correctly or not. So please, please allow it, otherwise when things don't work as they should, you are left in the dark. 3. Open Chrome on your Mac or Windows PC and go to start.airbeam.tv and type in the nine digit number. 4. Click on Start Mirroring to start mirroring on your Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC. After that, you can just go to any other app on your iPhone or iPad and the mirroring just continues to run. 5. To stop mirroring, there are two options. (1) click on the red top bar that you will see on your iPhone or iPad. (2) Go to the Mirror to Mac or Windows PC app and click on Stop Mirroring. In Trial mode, the screen mirroring will continue for 5 minutes. After purchasing the Pro version through an In App Purchase, screen mirroring will not stop after 5 minutes. Limitations and known issues: DRM Some apps block Screen Mirroring. This means that application developers can choose themselves if they want to block Screen Mirroring. For instance, Netflix, Disney and AppleTV+ have decided to block this. There is a simple test that you can do to see if the app that you want to mirror has blocked Screen Mirroring: Open that particular app and slide up Control Center on your iPhone/iPad. Then, click on Screen Recording and start recording the screen to your Camera Roll. Then go to your Photos app and watch the video that was recorded. If the recorded video shows the app you want to mirror, it works fine. If the video is empty, then the app you want to mirror does not allow Screen Mirroring. About Screen Recording and Privacy Even though there are notifications about Screen Recording, we don't record your screen into files and we don't send any content to a server. We only temporarily store data in memory, before it is streamed to TV. Upon streaming, the content is removed from memory. Support: Got questions? Please send us an e-mail or chat with us on via Facebook Messenger. Mirror to Mac or Windows PC - PRO - UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Mirror to Mac or Windows PC. - Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively a one time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. - If eligible for free trial and you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will start immediately after free trial ends unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period. - Terms of use: https://bit.ly/3izxdjv - Privacy policy: https://www.airbeam.tv/privacy-policy/

About

StreamCam

Transform your iOS device into a high-quality webcam for your Mac. Easily stream or record video directly to your computer for professional-looking content. Enhance your video calls and streaming setup with this versatile tool.

Highlights
  • Use iOS device as Mac webcam
  • Record directly to Mac
  • Stream with OBS/Ecamm Live
  • Virtual camera for Zoom/Skype
  • Second camera for screen sharing
Features
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StreamCam provides a simple, uncluttered camera viewer that lets you use your iOS camera with your Mac. Record to your Mac: Connect your device to your Mac via lightening cable and select it as a source in Quicktime. Stream: Connect your device to your Mac via lightning cable and select it as a source in a streaming app such as OBS or Ecamm Live. Webcam: Use OBS or Ecamm Live plugins to create a virtual camera device which you can select as a source in Zoom, Skype, etc. Visualiser: Use the "iPhone/iPad via cable" option in Zoom screen sharing to use your device as a second camera. Don’t forget: Turn off your notifications or turn on airplane mode to avoid any embarassing notifications while streaming!

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring4 screens
StreamCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreamCam at 100% against Screen Mirroring's 35%. StreamCam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Screen Mirroring's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On ads 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

Screen Mirroring is free to download; StreamCam costs $1.99 up front. Screen Mirroring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. StreamCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, StreamCam every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Screen Mirroring versus StreamCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen MirroringStreamCam
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirBeamTV BVBen Frearson

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring

All ratings1,529 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative56.3%

StreamCam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes and crashes during use
  • Fails to connect or mirror screen consistently
  • Reverts to trial version despite paid subscription
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices and browsers
  • Prompts for payment even after purchase

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve stability and reduce disconnections
  • Extend free trial period
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve video and audio quality
  • Provide better customer support

StreamCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly: All Features$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Special Promo Annual Plan$17.991 Year
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  • Annual Pro Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$59.99
None

StreamCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamCam free?
StreamCam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Mirroring or StreamCam have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring nor StreamCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or StreamCam?
Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and StreamCam every 24 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on November 5, 2026 and StreamCam on November 3, 2026.

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