AirDroid Remote Support vs AnyViewer Remote Desktop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirDroid Remote Support
Provide remote assistance and manage devices efficiently. Features include real-time screen sharing, voice calls, file transfer, and AR camera support. Ideal for businesses and individuals needing quick tech help.
- Remote Control
- Real-time Screen Sharing
- Live Chat & Voice Call
- File Transfer
- AR Camera & 3D Markers
- Device Management
- Secure Access
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AirDroid Remote Support is an efficient solution for remote support and lightweight management. You can provide remote assistance in an intuitive way with real-time screen sharing, voice call, text message, tutorial gesture, AR camera, etc. In addition, an intelligent remote monitoring and management solution is provided. Key Features: Remote Control: Directly control the remote device during the help session. Real-time Screen Sharing: Share screen with your partner to see the issue together. Pause anytime to protect privacy and data security. Live Chat: Discuss complex problem with voice call, can also sent voice and text messages. File Transfer: Able to send any required files through the chat window to give fast support. AR Camera & 3D Markers: Allows you to see through the remote device camera and place 3D markers onto real-world objects. Permission & Device Management: Assign roles and permissions for support team members, monitor the status of devices on a list, and manage device groups. Security & Privacy: Secure remote access with 256-bit AES and dynamic 9-digit codes. Disable or enforce functions to enhance security. Quick Guide: Business User: 1. Visit the official website (https://www.airdroid.com/remote-support-software/) and apply for a free trial. 2. Install AirDroid Business on the the supporter's Windows, macOS or mobile device where you wish to provide remote support. 3. Install AirDroid Remote Support on the supportee's iOS or Windows devices. 4. Initiate a support session with a 9-digit code or from the Device List. Personal user: 1. Install AirMirror on the supporter's mobile device. 2. Install AirDroid Remote Support on the supportee's mobile device. 3. Get the 9-digit code showing in AirDroid Remote Support app. 4. Enter the 9-digital code in AirMirror and start your help session.
AnyViewer Remote Desktop
Access and control your computer remotely with this secure and fast freeware. It offers an improved interaction experience for seamless remote work, technical support, and entertainment, making remote device usage as convenient as local access.
- Secure end-to-end encryption
- Fast connection speed
- High image quality
- Easy-to-use interface
- Virtual mouse and keyboard
- File transfer
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AnyViewer is a free remote access and remote support app for iPhone and iPad, with no ads, no time limits, and no mobile feature restrictions. Use it to access Windows PCs and Macs, control supported Android devices, view iOS device screens, share screens, transfer files to a PC or Mac, and provide remote assistance from anywhere. Whether you need to connect to your office computer, help a family member with a phone problem, support a customer remotely, or manage devices while away from your desk, AnyViewer makes remote connection simple, fast, and secure. FREE MOBILE REMOTE ACCESS AnyViewer mobile is free to use with no ads, no time limits, and no mobile feature restrictions. You can access computers, support mobile devices, share screens, and transfer files from your iPhone or iPad without interruptions. REMOTE ACCESS FOR PC AND MAC Need to open files on your office computer? Want to use desktop software while traveling? Need to manage a home or work computer from your iPhone or iPad? With AnyViewer, you can remotely access Windows PCs and Macs from your mobile device, so you can work, check information, open documents, and manage your computer whenever you need. You can: • Access remote desktops anytime • Control a PC or Mac from iPhone or iPad • Open documents and desktop applications remotely • Manage work or personal computers away from your desk • Stay productive while traveling or working remotely REMOTE SUPPORT FOR MOBILE DEVICES AnyViewer also helps when you need to support someone on a mobile device. Instead of explaining every step over a call, you can provide remote assistance more directly and efficiently. From your iPhone or iPad, you can remotely control supported Android devices and view iOS device screens to guide users through problems. Use AnyViewer to help: • Family members with phone issues • Parents or older relatives who need step-by-step support • Friends who need help with device settings • Customers who need remote technical assistance • Team members who need quick troubleshooting SCREEN SHARING, REMOTE DISPLAY, AND MULTI-MONITOR SUPPORT Screen sharing makes it easier to understand what is happening on another device. You can view the remote screen, guide the other person, and solve problems faster. AnyViewer supports multi-monitor remote control for supported computers, so you can switch between remote screens when controlling a device with multiple displays. You can also mirror your phone screen to a Windows PC or Mac. When using a Windows PC, your iPhone or iPad can also work as an extended screen or mirrored screen, giving you a portable second-display option when you need more screen space. FILE TRANSFER TO PC OR MAC Transfer files from your mobile device to a Windows PC or Mac without cables or third-party cloud storage. Send photos, videos, documents, and work files whenever you need them. SECURE, STABLE, AND EASY TO USE AnyViewer is designed for secure remote access, remote control, screen sharing, file transfer, and remote support. Remote sessions are encrypted to help keep your connections private and safe. No complicated setup. Reliable remote access whenever you need it. Download AnyViewer and use your iPhone or iPad to access computers, support mobile devices, transfer files, share screens, and stay connected from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnyViewer Remote Desktop at 59% against AirDroid Remote Support's 15%. AnyViewer Remote Desktop also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AnyViewer Remote Desktop holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyViewer Remote Desktop has 234 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of AirDroid Remote Support's written reviews are positive against 59% of AnyViewer Remote Desktop's.
AirDroid Remote Support ships an update every 4 months, AnyViewer Remote Desktop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirDroid Remote Support | AnyViewer Remote Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (36 ratings) | 3.8 (234 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 234 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAND STUDIO CORPORATION LIMITED | AOMEI International Network Limited |
Customer experience
AirDroid Remote Support
AnyViewer Remote Desktop
Bugs and requests
AirDroid Remote Support
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AnyViewer Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to connect
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive interface
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Account creation/login failures
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved screen resolution
- Better cursor control
- Enhanced security features
- Expanded device support
In-app purchases
AirDroid Remote Support
No in-app purchases
AnyViewer Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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