Cast to Browser vs Airlink | Screen Mirroring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cast to Browser
Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to any web browser on the same Wi-Fi network without needing receiver apps. Ideal for presentations, sharing content, or even in-car infotainment systems.
- Screen mirroring to any web browser
- Local network streaming
- No receiver app installation
- Supports personal hotspots
- Ideal for presentations and demos
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Cast to Browser lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen directly to any web browser on the same Wi‑Fi network. Open a link on your laptop, desktop, TV box, or another phone, and instantly view your screen without installing a receiver app. If your car’s infotainment system includes a web browser, you can also use it to mirror your screen in the car—ideal for navigation, trip planning, or passenger viewing (availability and performance vary by car system). Use it for presentations, demos, sharing photos and videos with friends, or showing an app on a bigger screen while staying in control on your device. Designed for local streaming, Cast to Browser keeps things simple: connect, start, and share. KEY FEATURES • Mirror your screen to any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, In-Car Browser) • Works on your local network (Wi‑Fi/LAN) for fast, low-latency streaming • Great for meetings, classrooms, app demos, and home use • No receiver installation required—just open the browser page • Supports Personal Hotspot scenarios (when devices are connected to your hotspot) HOW IT WORKS • Make sure your devices are on the same network (Wi‑Fi or hotspot) • Start screen mirroring and share instantly • Open the provided URL in a browser on the receiving device Note: Streaming performance depends on your network quality and device capabilities.
Airlink | Screen Mirroring
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Airlink turns any nearby browser into a screen for your iPhone or iPad. Tap record, and your live screen appears in any web browser on the same Wi-Fi network — no cables, no accounts, no cloud, and no apps to install on the other device. Your phone does all the work. Airlink runs entirely on your device and streams over your local Wi-Fi, so your screen never leaves your network. Just show the watch link or QR code, and anyone on the same Wi-Fi can open it in Safari, Chrome, Edge, or any modern browser and start watching in real time. Perfect for demos, tutorials, presentations, gaming, classrooms, and pair-work — anywhere you want your screen on a bigger display without AirPlay receivers or a streaming service. HOW IT WORKS • Tap Start Broadcast • A watch link and QR code appear on your device • On a laptop, TV, or another phone, scan the QR or open the link in any browser • Your live screen plays instantly WHY AIRLINK • Real-time, low-latency mirroring over local Wi-Fi • Works in any modern web browser — nothing to install on the viewer • No cloud, no accounts, no sign-up — your screen stays on your network • Mirrors your entire screen, including app and system audio • Choose your quality — pick the resolution and frame rate that fit your network • Clean, simple, one-tap experience GREAT FOR • Product demos and client presentations • Recording tutorials and walkthroughs on a big screen • Showing photos, videos, or slides to a room • Mobile gaming on a larger display • Teaching and classroom sharing • Pair programming and design reviews PRIVATE BY DESIGN Airlink streams only over your local Wi-Fi network. Nothing is uploaded to the internet, there are no accounts, and there is no tracking. Viewers connect directly to your device. Note: Airlink and the viewing device must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Some public or guest networks block device-to-device connections; a personal hotspot works as an alternative. Download Airlink and put your screen on any browser — in seconds. Privacy and policy: https://mydishview.com/mirror-privacy.html Terms of use: https://mydishview.com/mirror-terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cast to Browser at none against Airlink | Screen Mirroring's 3. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Airlink | Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cast to Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cast to Browser | Airlink | Screen Mirroring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslav Otsedarski | Soroush Chehresa |
In-app purchases
Cast to Browser
No in-app purchases
Airlink | Screen Mirroring
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual Premium$39.991 Year
- Life-Time Premium$59.99
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