Comparison

Air Projector vs Slideshow PDF

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

Head to head
About

Air Projector

Present PDFs and photos wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod Touch to any web browser on the same network. No extra software or hardware needed for quick, on-the-go presentations in classrooms or boardrooms.

Highlights
  • Wireless presentations
  • Project PDF files
  • Display photos
  • Laser pointer feature
  • No client software required
  • Works on local network
Features
Currently charting
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Give a presentation wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod Touch in 3 steps: STEP 1: Launch Air Projector. STEP 2: Open the displayed URL in the web browser. STEP 3: Pick a photo or PDF page and it appears remotely. WIRELESS PRESENTATIONS, FROM YOUR PHONE Air Projector projects PDF slide decks, documents, and photos wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod Touch to one or more web browsers connected on the same local network. No additional client software or special hardware is required. You don't even need a projector for small meetings: Have your colleagues open the URL on their own phones or computers. Always be ready with your key presentations in your pocket. Air Projector is perfect for: * Classrooms * Boardrooms * On-the-go presentations PROJECT PDF FILES This works great with exported PDFs from PowerPoint or Keynote. Note that animations and transitions aren't saved in PDF files. Tap and hold to show a laser pointer on the remote screen. HAVE AN iPad? If you like Air Projector, also check out Air Sketch for the iPad. Follow us on Twitter to be the first to hear about upcoming releases. Thank you for downloading Air Projector!

About

Slideshow PDF

Transform your device into a digital signage solution. Display PDF files with customizable transitions and intervals, manage multiple documents, and even project content to external screens. Ideal for retail environments and presentations.

Highlights
  • PDF slideshows with custom transitions
  • Manage multiple PDF files
  • Display on external screens
  • Skip and re-order pages
  • Low-cost digital signage solution
Features
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Slideshow PDF is the app that slideshows files with PDF format. Your iPad itself becomes signage by placing it in show-windows, on display racks, or next to cashiers in your shop. You can also show contents on a display by connecting iPhone/iPad to it. *reccomend* Try the free edition "Slideshow PDF Lite" first to know what the app can! The app has functions as follows: - to "slideshow" your PDF file (including functions of settings like "transition" or "interval") - to manage multiple files inside the app - to show contents on an external display (adapter needed) - to skip and re-order pages in your PDF file Slideshow PDF is the only application in the world that can realize full-scale digital signage at the lowest price and easily.

Screenshots

Air Projector4 screens
Slideshow PDF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slideshow PDF at every 2 months against Air Projector's every 10 months. Slideshow PDF also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Air Projector's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Air Projector costs $4.99 and Slideshow PDF $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Projector ships an update every 10 months, Slideshow PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Air Projector versus Slideshow PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir ProjectorSlideshow PDF
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating2.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCASTERIS CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Air Projector

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative24.6%

Slideshow PDF

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Air Projector

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Cannot connect to server
  • App crashes when expanding pictures
  • Projects a blank screen
  • Cannot access photos
Show 25 more
  • Browser cannot connect to phone
  • App crashes after iOS 6 update
  • App crashes on iOS 6
  • Location services required for photo access
  • URL too long to type
  • Picture partially displayed
  • PDFs don't stay for future use
  • Cannot use for video
  • Laser pointer delayed
  • Cannot zoom
  • Image quality degradation
  • App crashes on startup
  • Doesn't work after iOS update
  • Location services required to function
  • Blank page on computer after entering address
  • Low image quality on browser
  • PDF sharing not as convenient as images
  • App doesn't work
  • Cannot understand how to use
  • Force location services
  • App crashes
  • Doesn't do what it says
  • Laser pointer not showing on PC
  • Slow performance
  • Quality degrades on large screen

Requested features

24 requests
  • Play videos
  • Play music
  • Zoom in/out function
  • Support for more file types (documents, Office files, videos)
  • iPad version
Show 19 more
  • Higher resolution display
  • Full screen view
  • Easier way to enter URL
  • Dark mode
  • Screen freeze and screen black options
  • Zooming into pictures or PDFs
  • Document management
  • Fade transition between PDF slides
  • Video support
  • Screen sharing
  • Live screen sharing
  • TV-Out
  • AirPlay
  • Full browser support
  • Improved browser display quality
  • Better PDF sharing
  • Chinese version
  • Present on internet IP
  • Delete purchase history

Slideshow PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Air Projector

No in-app purchases

None

Slideshow PDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Projector free?
Air Projector costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slideshow PDF free?
Slideshow PDF costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air Projector or Slideshow PDF have ads?
Neither Air Projector nor Slideshow PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Projector or Slideshow PDF?
Air Projector ships an update every 10 months, and Slideshow PDF every 2 months. Most recently, Air Projector was updated on October 13, 2026 and Slideshow PDF on October 1, 2026.

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