Comparison

AnyViewer Remote Desktop vs Display Sharing

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure end-to-end encryption
  • Fast connection speed
  • High image quality
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Virtual mouse and keyboard
  • File transfer
Features
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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.

About

Display Sharing

Features
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This companion application is designed to be used with MCT MagicSwitch Wireless Dongle. The MCT MagicSwitch Wireless Dongle is a USB Dongle with host-to-host wireless connectivity feature. The USB dongle with Bluetooth inside provides pairing identification to help Windows PC and iPad/iPhone connect wirelessly via local Wi-Fi or hotspot connection. After the connection is successful, you can use this APP to mirror the Windows PC main screen and view and operate it directly on iPad/iPhone. Gesture events or stylus trajectories and pen pressure on iPad/iPhone can also be reflected in Windows, just like having an extra touch screen in Windows. In addition to this mirror mode, this APP also provides the function of generating a virtual second screen in Windows, and this second screen can be projected to iPad/iPhone for viewing and operation. Conversely, we can also project the content of iPad/iPhone to Windows PC through this wireless connection. This function is just like AirPlay. You can see iPad/iPhone screen content and operations directly on the Windows PC screen. In addition, through the Bluetooth dongle, users can switch the keyboard and mouse from Windows to iPad/iPhone, allowing users to use the mouse connected to Windows to control iPad/iPhone while watching the projected content, or Use the keyboard connected to Windows to input text directly on iPad/iPhone. In addition to video screen projection and duplication, the app also supports an AirDrop-like feature that allows you to easily share media content such as videos, photos, or files to the "Downloads" location on your Windows PC. You can also share files to your iPad/iPhone by right-clicking the file in Windows Explorer and selecting the Share menu function, just like using AirDrop on a Mac. In addition, we also provide a file selector located in the main panel to directly select the file to be transferred.

Screenshots

AnyViewer Remote Desktop4 screens
Display Sharing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Display Sharing at every 5 days against AnyViewer Remote Desktop's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyViewer Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, Display Sharing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AnyViewer Remote Desktop versus Display Sharing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyViewer Remote DesktopDisplay Sharing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (240 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings240 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAOMEI International Network Limitedj5create

Bugs and 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

Display Sharing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AnyViewer Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

None

Display Sharing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyViewer Remote Desktop free?
AnyViewer Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Display Sharing free?
Display Sharing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyViewer Remote Desktop or Display Sharing have ads?
Neither AnyViewer Remote Desktop nor Display Sharing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyViewer Remote Desktop or Display Sharing?
AnyViewer Remote Desktop ships an update every 2 months, and Display Sharing every 5 days. Most recently, AnyViewer Remote Desktop was updated on October 22, 2026 and Display Sharing on September 19, 2026.

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