Comparison

Epson iProjection vs Osmo Projector

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

Head to head
About

Epson iProjection

Wirelessly project your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch screen, documents, and photos to a compatible Epson projector. Easily connect by scanning a QR code, and even annotate projected images. Supports up to 50 devices and simultaneous screen displays.

Highlights
  • Mirror device screen and audio
  • Project photos and documents
  • Real-time camera projection
  • QR code projector connection
  • Multi-device connectivity
  • Image annotation tool
  • Projector remote control
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Epson iProjection is a wireless projection app for iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch. This app makes it easy to mirror your device's screen, and project documents and photos wirelessly to a supported Epson projector. [Key Features] 1. Mirror your device’s screen and output your device’s audio from the projector. 2. Project your photos in the "Photos" app, project documents loaded in this app, and project in real-time video from your device's camera. 3. Easily connect your device by scanning a projected QR code. 4. Connect up to 50 devices to the projector, display up to four screens simultaneously, and share your projected image with the other connected devices. 5. Annotate projected images with a pen tool and save the edited images on your device. 6. Control the projector like a remote control. [Notes] • For supported projectors, visit https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/iprojection/en/. You can also check "Supported Projectors" in the app's support menu. • While mirroring your device’s screen, video and audio may be delayed depending on the device and network specifications. Only unprotected content can be projected. • Use the mirroring feature to project videos in the "Photos" app. [About Projecting Documents] • The following file types are supported when projecting using "Documents". - Microsoft® Word - Microsoft® Excel - Microsoft® PowerPoint - Keynote - PDF - JPG - PNG - The file types mentioned above are also supported when stored in cloud file services • Depending on the document, the projected image may differ from the image on the computer or at the time of creation, for example, some characters may not be projected correctly. If this occurs, use the mirroring feature ("Mirror device screen") instead. • Animations and screen transition effects, videos, and audio are not played. Use the mirroring feature to play them. • We recommend testing the projection in advance when using this app for presentations. [Using the App] Make sure that the network settings for the projector have been completed. 1. Switch the input source on the projector to "LAN". Network information is displayed. 2. Connect to the same network as the projector from "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. 3. Start Epson iProjection and connect to the projector. 4. Select and project from "Mirror device screen", "Photos", "Documents", "Web Page", or "Camera". [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Search for and connect to the projector. 【Optional】] Photo - Project selected photos from the device to the projector. * You can use the app without granting the optional permissions, but some features may not work. All images are examples and may differ from the actual screens.

About

Osmo Projector

This tool enhances remote learning by allowing you to share physical notes and your iPad screen with others. It requires specific hardware and an iPad tablet to function.

Highlights
  • Remote learning assistance
  • Share physical notes
  • Share iPad screen
  • AirPlay compatibility
  • Conferencing app integration
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Osmo Projector is a tool to help with remote learning. Working directly off your iPad, Reflector lets you take physical notes, and share both with anyone who has joined you thru Apple AirPlay or the conferencing app of your choice. **Requires use of Osmo Base & Reflector and your iPad tablet. Visit www.playosmo.com to learn more.**

Screenshots

Epson iProjection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Epson iProjection at none against Osmo Projector's shown. Epson iProjection also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Osmo Projector's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Epson iProjection against 4.4 for Osmo Projector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson iProjection has 3.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Epson iProjection's written reviews are positive against 33% of Osmo Projector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, Osmo Projector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Epson iProjection versus Osmo Projector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson iProjectionOsmo Projector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.4K ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationTangible Play

Customer experience

Epson iProjection

All ratings3,395 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative72.0%

Osmo Projector

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Epson iProjection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to detect projector
  • Issues with PowerPoint/Keynote presentations
  • Formatting problems with shared content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add screen mirroring capability
  • Support for more file formats
  • Improve video streaming
  • Integrate with cloud storage services
  • Enhance presentation features

Osmo Projector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epson iProjection

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Projector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson iProjection free?
Epson iProjection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Projector free?
Osmo Projector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epson iProjection or Osmo Projector?
Osmo Projector is rated higher. Epson iProjection averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Osmo Projector averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Epson iProjection or Osmo Projector have ads?
Osmo Projector shows ads; Epson iProjection does not.
Which is updated more often, Epson iProjection or Osmo Projector?
Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, and Osmo Projector every 2 months. Most recently, Epson iProjection was updated on September 27, 2026 and Osmo Projector on September 21, 2026.

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