Comparison

Epson iProjection vs Padlet

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

Padlet

This app provides visually appealing boards and canvases for organizing and presenting information. It's ideal for visual thinkers and learners to collect, arrange, and showcase content. Users can also utilize sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and collaborative activities.

Highlights
  • Organize and present anything on boards
  • Whiteboarding and lesson creation
  • Collaborative worksheets and brainstorming
  • Create slideshows and meeting agendas
  • Collect feedback and share files
  • Store instructional videos and marketing assets
Features
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Dostoevsky said that beauty will save the world. Padlet offers beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Use boards to collect, organize, and present anything. Use sandboxes for whiteboarding, lessons, and activities. Over 40 million people every month actively use Padlet around the world. Here are some of the ways they use it: -Create interactive lessons -Design collaborative worksheets -Brainstorm ideas -Make slideshows -Build meeting agendas -Solicit feedback -Collaborate on files with clients -Store instructional videos -Share marketing assets -Manage real-estate listings on a map -And more Dostoevsky would have loved Padlet. TERMS OF USE: https://legal.padlet.com/terms Read our privacy policy at https://legal.padlet.com/privacy. You can also email us at hello@padlet.com for support.

Screenshots

Epson iProjection4 screens
Padlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Padlet at 61% against Epson iProjection's 20%. Padlet also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Epson iProjection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Padlet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Epson iProjection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Padlet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Epson iProjection's written reviews are positive against 61% of Padlet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, Padlet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Epson iProjection versus Padlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson iProjectionPadlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.4K ratings)4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K6.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationWallwisher, Inc.

Customer experience

Epson iProjection

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

Padlet

All ratings6,758 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative28.9%

User reviews

Epson iProjection

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Wireless connectivity
  • 💡 Helpful for presentations
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🚫 Limited functionality
  • 🚫 No video streaming

Padlet

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for collaboration and organization
  • 👍 Great for classroom and educational use
  • 💡 Versatile and creative tool
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy, especially on mobile
  • 🔋 Slow performance and loading issues
  • 👎 Frustrating navigation and editing
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

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

Padlet

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing content and lost work
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode capability
  • Improved file upload and management
  • Enhanced customization options
  • Better integration with other apps and platforms

In-app purchases

None

Epson iProjection

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Padlet

Subscriptions6
  • Gold$9.991 Month
  • Platinum [Legacy]$14.991 Month
  • Platinum$14.991 Month
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  • Gold$69.991 Year
  • Platinum [Legacy]$99.991 Year
  • Platinum$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Epson iProjection free?
Epson iProjection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Padlet free?
Padlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epson iProjection or Padlet?
Padlet is rated higher. Epson iProjection averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Padlet averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Epson iProjection or Padlet have ads?
Neither Epson iProjection nor Padlet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson iProjection or Padlet?
Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, and Padlet fortnightly. Most recently, Epson iProjection was updated on October 15, 2026 and Padlet on October 14, 2026.

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