Beam vs WinDrop

Beam brings your Mac screen to your iPhone when you step away. Watch on your Mac, open Beam on iPhone, and keep going instantly over local Wi-Fi. After first-time pairing, reconnect is automatic. • Streams your Mac display with system audio • Picture in Picture support on iPhone • Play/Pause, Next, and Previous media controls • Local network only (no cloud account required) • Encrypted pairing between your devices • Built for low-latency continuity Free tier: • 3-day free trial with no limits • Then up to 30 minutes/day with a 24-hour reset Beam Unlimited: • One-time non-consumable in-app purchase • Removes session limits and cooldowns Important: • Requires the Beacon companion app on your Mac • Mac and iPhone must be on the same local network • Beam is not a remote desktop or internet streaming app.

WinDrop is the fastest and easiest way to transfer photos, videos, and documents between your iPhone and Windows PC. No more cables, no more cloud storage limits, and no more emailing files to yourself. WinDrop works directly over your local network. Key Features: Wireless Freedom: Transfer files via Wi-Fi with zero quality loss. Background Task Support: WinDrop keeps working even when minimized, ensuring your transfers complete without interruption. Privacy First: Your data never leaves your local network. No internet connection or servers involved. No Clouds, No Subscriptions: Direct device-to-device transfer. No storage fees, no waiting for uploads. High-Speed Transfers: Experience lightning-fast speeds limited only by your Wi-Fi router.