Epson iProjection vs Display Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Display Share
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Display Share makes it possible to connect IOS devices to Optoma displays (projectors, interactive flat panels and LED displays). Once connected you will be able to mirror your screen, share images, documents and videos, along with live broadcasting via your camera. Functionality Multiple devices - Supports multiple devices for easy content sharing Screen-mirroring - Share your screen on an Optoma display (with supported apps) File sharing - Easily share documents (PDF) and images (JPEG and PNG) to connected displays Wireless camera - Share images in real-time via the camera on your base device Getting started Use the steps below to establish a connection between your device and Optoma displays 1. Launch the Display Share App on your iOS device and Optoma display 2. Display Share will display all connectable devices on the same network 3. Select the display you want to connect to 4. Navigate the home screen to select the required features and functions Visit the Optoma website for information on supported models www.optoma.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Display Share at every 5 weeks against Epson iProjection's every 6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, Display Share every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson iProjection | Display Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | Optoma Corporation |
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
Display Share
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Epson iProjection
No in-app purchases
Display Share
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Epson iProjection free?
Is Display Share free?
Do Epson iProjection or Display Share have ads?
Which is updated more often, Epson iProjection or Display Share?
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