Comparison

TED Talks vs Reflector Director

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

Head to head
About

TED Talks

Access a vast library of inspiring and informative videos on diverse topics. Get personalized recommendations, watch with subtitles in over 100 languages, and download content for offline viewing. Stay curious and informed with this educational resource.

Highlights
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Subtitles in 100+ languages
  • Offline video downloads
  • Browse by topic or curator picks
  • AirPlay to Apple TV
  • Watchlist functionality
  • Dark/light mode options
Features
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Get personalized recommendations that match your unique interests, or browse TED’s library of thousands of inspiring, informative, transformational videos for free. Features on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: ・Sign in to get personalized recommendations and sync videos across all your devices ・Watch videos with subtitles in over 100 languages ・Check out the newest and trending videos, browse by topic, or select from our curators’ picks ・Stream videos to your Apple TV with AirPlay ・Download videos to watch offline ・Add talks your list to watch later ・Toggle between dark mode or light modes ・Get instant inspiration with the “Surprise Me!” feature Get the TED app to stay curious, informed and inspired.

About

Reflector Director

Control screen mirroring software from your mobile device. Remotely manage connected screens, highlight content, and preview presentations without being tied to your computer. Enhance focus and create a professional presentation environment.

Highlights
  • Manage connected device screens remotely
  • Highlight and emphasize specific devices
  • Preview connected device screens
  • Add or hide device frames
  • Secure and easy pairing methods
  • Full-screen mode for emphasis
Features
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Reflector Director allows you to manage the Reflector 4 desktop screen mirroring software from an iPad or iPhone. Step away from your computer and maintain control of shared content. View and manage connected device screens from the palm of your hand. Reflector Director features: Emphasize Devices Use Reflector Director to highlight a device that’s connected to Reflector 4. Spotlight important content or action. Reflector Director brings screens to center stage for emphasis. Eliminate distractions by enabling full-screen mode. Preview Screens Reflector Director shows screen previews of any devices that are connected to Reflector 4, even if the screen is hidden to your audience. This allows you to know what’s going to be presented before you show a connected device screen to others in the room. Keep Audience Focused Add Reflector Director to any classroom or collaborative space to create a distraction-free environment. Spend more time concentrating on people and less time in front of a computer screen. Device Frames Use Reflector Director to select new device frames to display on mirrored screens, or choose to hide frames entirely. Displaying a frame around devices adds a polished and professional feel. Secure Pairing Pairing Reflector Director to Reflector 4 is easy and secure. Reflector Director even helps you easily connect to a computer’s Reflector software on limited and restricted networks. The apps are paired directly together with no in-between connections. Use a Quick Connect Code (TM), QR Code or Bluetooth to easily pair. How It Works Simply open the Reflector Director app on your iOS device and connect to the Reflector 4 software on your computer to begin managing the devices that are connected to the Reflector software. Reflector Director allows you to step away from your computer while still controlling how your audience views the devices that are connected to Reflector 4. Easily show and hide devices, emphasize screens, enable full-screen mode or change device frames all while away from your computer. Reflector Director is compatible with Reflector 4. It REQUIRES this application running on your computer: https://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/download/ NOTE: Reflector Director does NOT allow you to mirror a device to your iPhone or iPad. Reflector Director DOES allow you to manage the devices that are connected to Reflector 4 software.

Screenshots

TED Talks4 screens
Reflector Director4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TED Talks at Free against Reflector Director's $6.99. TED Talks also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Reflector Director's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On 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

TED Talks is free to download; Reflector Director costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TED Talks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TED Talks has 10K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of TED Talks's written reviews are positive against 14% of Reflector Director's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TED Talks ships an update every 2 weeks, Reflector Director every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TED Talks versus Reflector Director: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTED TalksReflector Director
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better1.7 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better14.1% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTED Conferences LLCSquirrels LLC

Customer experience

TED Talks

All ratings10,321 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,758 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral17.4%
Negative38.9%

Reflector Director

All ratings22 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative83.7%

User reviews

TED Talks

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great content
  • 👍 Inspiring and thought-provoking
  • 📚 Variety of topics
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening on the go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔇 Audio/video playback issues
  • 📥 Download feature not working as expected

Reflector Director

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works well when properly configured
  • 🎯 Effective screen mirroring and casting functionality
  • 🎨 Good customization options for device display
  • 📱 Useful for presentations with multiple devices
  • 🔧 Easy setup for users who understand requirements

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Frequently fails to connect between devices
  • ❌ Unreliable and inconsistent performance
  • 💸 Expensive for limited functionality
  • 📚 Poor documentation and confusing setup process
  • 🆘 Inadequate customer support and no refund policy

Bugs and requests

TED Talks

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Videos fail to load or play
  • Saved talks disappear from user's list
  • Syncing issues with user accounts
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to create and manage playlists
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Improve Chromecast support
  • Add more customization options (e.g., video playback speed, dark mode)
  • Enhance discoverability of new and relevant content

Reflector Director

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when adding new computer connection
  • Connection drops after brief connection
  • Won't detect devices on same network
  • Crashes on iOS updates
  • Auto-detection and pairing crashes companion Mac app
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  • Inconsistent connection requiring multiple retry attempts
  • Audio degradation during recording
  • Broken help links in app
  • Requires firewall deactivation to work

Requested features

7 requests
  • Trial period before purchase
  • Standalone app without requiring desktop software
  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
  • Audio quality improvement for recordings
  • Ability to interact with mirrored device from computer
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  • Automatic firewall configuration
  • Easy refund process and contact information

In-app purchases

None

TED Talks

No in-app purchases

None

Reflector Director

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TED Talks free?
TED Talks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reflector Director free?
Reflector Director costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TED Talks or Reflector Director?
TED Talks is rated higher. TED Talks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Reflector Director averages 1.7 from 22 ratings.
Do TED Talks or Reflector Director have ads?
Neither TED Talks nor Reflector Director shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TED Talks or Reflector Director?
TED Talks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reflector Director every 4 months. Most recently, TED Talks was updated on November 12, 2026 and Reflector Director on November 11, 2026.

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