AirMirror vs RustDesk Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
RustDesk Remote Desktop
This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.
- Open-source remote desktop
- Remote access and control
- TeamViewer alternative
- Control other devices
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An open-source remote desktop application. The open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk Doc: https://rustdesk.com/docs Please be reminded that this app only has the ability to control, and it does not have the functionality of being controlled or screen sharing. WARNING: YOU MAY BE BEING SCAMMED! If you are on the phone with someone you DON'T know AND TRUST who has asked you to install RustDesk, do not install and hang up immediately. They are likely a scammer trying to steal your money or other private information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RustDesk Remote Desktop at 59% against AirMirror's 15%. RustDesk Remote Desktop also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AirMirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RustDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
RustDesk Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of AirMirror's written reviews are positive against 59% of RustDesk Remote Desktop's.
AirMirror ships an update every 3 months, RustDesk Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirMirror | RustDesk Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (30 ratings) | 4.1 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED | Purslane Limited |
Customer experience
AirMirror
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Bugs and requests
AirMirror
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RustDesk Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
38 issues- Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment
- No image displayed from PC (black screen)
- Remember Password function doesn't work
- Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)
- Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC
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- Cannot control Mac
- iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Connection issues over mobile data network
- Session closes after a short period
- Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard
- Settings/Preferences not preserved
- iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon
- Previous direct IP sessions not saved
- Enter key does not work in address bar
- Copy/Paste broken
- Latest update deleted saved connections
- App not responding after update
- Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS
- Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges
- Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options
- App launches but window vanishes on old iPads
- Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)
- Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input
- iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface
- Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone
- Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)
- Address book empty on Pro version
- Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard
- Phone heats up during use
- Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up
- Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad
- Scaling displays issues on iPad
- Key mismatch error with iPad app
- Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)
- Mobile network connection issues
- Cannot connect over mobile data network
- UI icon not centered
Requested features
13 requests- Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode
- Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability
- Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse
- Support iPhone remote control of each other
- Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus
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- Sync remote ID list by iCloud
- Improve Wayland support
- Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)
- Center remote screen when zooming
- Remap controls for mouse actions
- Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard
- Support iPhone to Android control
- Support Windows remote typing from iPhone
In-app purchases
AirMirror
- AirMirror Membership$2.991 Month
- AirMirror Membership$23.991 Year
RustDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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