Comparison

AirLens vs MirrorLive

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

Head to head
About

AirLens

Features
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AirLens – Turn Your iPhone into a Wireless Camera Stream live video from your iPhone or iPad to another iOS device or a web browser on the same local network. AirLens makes it easy to set up a live camera view without cables, extra hardware, or an account. KEY FEATURES β€’ Live Video and Optional Audio Share your camera feed with WebRTC streaming. Turn the microphone on when you need sound, or keep it off for video-only viewing. β€’ Watch on Another Device or in a Browser Open AirLens on a second iPhone or iPad to discover available streams, or enter the camera’s displayed URL in a browser on the same network. β€’ Adjustable Video Quality Choose between 480p, 720p, and 1080p to suit your needs and network conditions. β€’ Simple Camera Controls Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, and use the torch when you need more light on supported devices. β€’ Flexible Camera Placement Position your iPhone or iPad for the view you need, with no cables connecting it to the viewing device. β€’ No Account Required Start streaming without signing up. Video and audio are transmitted live and are not recorded or stored by AirLens. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network. 2. Open AirLens on the camera device and tap Streaming. 3. On the viewing device, tap Viewing in AirLens or open the displayed URL in a browser. PLEASE NOTE Keep AirLens open in the foreground on the camera device while streaming. Camera access is required; microphone access is optional. Allow local network access for device discovery and connection. For app-to-app viewing, use the latest version of AirLens on both devices. Video quality and performance depend on your devices and network.

About

MirrorLive

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MirrorLive turns your iPhone into a local network (LAN) camera you can monitor, stream, or use as a webcamβ€”without the cloud. IP camera / webcam over Wi-Fi β€’ Stream on your local network and watch from any browser. β€’ Great for: desk webcam, workshop monitoring, a second camera angle, local baby monitor. β€’ Quick start and low latency. β€’ Multi-client viewing and advanced options (plan-based). Easy to share Send a local link (URL) to any device on the same network: iPad, Mac, PC, TV, etc. Privacy-first Everything stays on your local network. No account. No uploads. Note: quality and latency depend on your Wi-Fi and device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AirLens2 screens
MirrorLive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirLens at none against MirrorLive's 4. AirLens also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MirrorLive's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MirrorLive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. AirLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirLens ships an update fortnightly, MirrorLive every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AirLens versus MirrorLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirLensMirrorLive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranco SpongaThomas PIQUEPAILLE

In-app purchases

None

AirLens

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MirrorLive

Subscriptions4
  • MirrorLive Creator$8.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Pro$17.991 Month
  • MirrorLive Creator$89.991 Year
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  • MirrorLive Pro$179.991 Year

Questions

Is AirLens free?
AirLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorLive free?
MirrorLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirLens or MirrorLive have ads?
Neither AirLens nor MirrorLive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirLens or MirrorLive?
AirLens ships an update fortnightly, and MirrorLive every 4 days. Most recently, AirLens was updated on October 5, 2026 and MirrorLive on October 8, 2026.

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