Comparison

Laixi Console vs Reachbeam

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

Head to head
About

Laixi Console

Features
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Laixi Console Mobile App is the official mobile management application for the LaiXi Screen Mirroring desktop system. Through this app, you can log in to your LaiXi account anytime, anywhere to remotely view and manage currently online computer devices and the screen mirroring mobile phones connected to those devices. Core Functions Account Synchronization Login Real-time synchronization of account data with the desktop client, ensuring security and reliability. Online Device Management View the status of currently online computer devices and monitor their operation in real time. Screening Screen Preview Remotely view the content of the mobile phone screen being mirrored from the computer. Multi-Device Management Supports management of multiple computer terminals and their associated screen mirroring mobile devices. Real-time Status Updates Real-time synchronization of device online/offline status and connection status. Applicable Scenarios Centralized multi-phone screen projection management for enterprises Remote monitoring of screen projection device operation Content display environment management (showroom/training/store) Batch remote device inspection Security and Stability Encrypted account system authentication Secure communication mechanism Stable and efficient data synchronization Learn More Desktop Website: https://laixi.app Laixi Screen Projection is committed to creating stable, efficient, and professional multi-device screen projection management solutions.

About

Reachbeam

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Reachbeam puts your computers within reach. Most remote-desktop apps just shrink a mouse-and-keyboard screen onto glass. Reachbeam is built for touch from the ground up — a purpose-built gesture engine turns natural taps, drags, and pinches into precise remote control. Reach any machine • RDP — control a Windows PC's full desktop, with Network Level Authentication (NLA) • VNC / RFB — connect to TigerVNC, x11vnc, RealVNC, UltraVNC, and more • macOS Screen Sharing — connects to any Mac out of the box (Apple Remote Desktop auth) • SSH terminal — a real shell with the native keyboard, password or private-key login, TOFU host-key verification, and local port-forwarding • VNC-over-SSH — route a VNC session through an SSH host in one tap Touch that feels right • Three input modes: Trackpad (relative cursor), Touchscreen (tap where you touch), Stylus • Pinch-to-zoom anchored to your fingers, two-finger pan, edge auto-pan • Scroll anywhere with iOS-style flick momentum • Quick-actions menu from the screen edge: Copy, Paste, Esc, Tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del, and more • Tap = click, long-press = right-click — no fumbling A keyboard that actually works • Your native iOS keyboard, plus a special-keys bar: Esc, Tab, Ctrl/Alt/Cmd/AltGr, arrows, F1–F12, Home/End/PgUp/PgDn, one-tap Ctrl+Alt+Del and Alt+Tab • Real X11 keysyms — the modifiers and function keys other clients get wrong Live Text on the remote screen (Pro) • Copy any text on the remote screen — error dialogs, images, locked pages • Tap a link, number, or address to open it; translate the screen in place • "Type on PC" sends text back where clipboard sync is blocked — all on-device Draw on your PC (Pro) • iPad and Apple Pencil become a pressure-sensitive drawing tablet over RDP — nothing to install on the PC • Photoshop & Krita shortcut keys, two-finger undo, three-finger redo, Pencil double-tap eraser Apple Pencil • Hover support for true remote mouse-hover — tooltips and menus without clicking • Squeeze to open the edge quick-actions menu (Pro) • Auto-switches to stylus mode the moment you touch with a Pencil Built for real use • Saved connections with folders, per-connection quality and input settings • Credentials stored in the device Keychain/Keystore, optional Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Auto-reconnect, clipboard sync, adaptive quality • LAN device discovery — scans your network and fills the connection form in one tap Reachbeam Pro • Open several remote machines at once and switch between live tabs — sessions stay connected in the background • Jump between individual monitors on the remote machine in one tap • Custom keyboard shortcuts and macros — define your own key combos and text snippets, fired from the quick-actions menu • Apple Pencil Pro squeeze → edge quick-actions menu (Pro only) $4.99/month or $49.99/year — cancel any time. No accounts. No tracking. Your credentials stay on your device. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft, Apple, or RealVNC. RDP, Windows, VNC, and Screen Sharing are trademarks of their respective owners. Reachbeam Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dividedbits.com/apps/reachbeam/privacy

Screenshots

Laixi Console3 screens
Reachbeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laixi Console at none against Reachbeam's 2. Reachbeam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Reachbeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Laixi Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laixi Console ships an update every 2 months, Reachbeam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Laixi Console versus Reachbeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaixi ConsoleReachbeam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

None

Laixi Console

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Reachbeam

Subscriptions2
  • Reachbeam Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Reachbeam Pro (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Laixi Console free?
Laixi Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reachbeam free?
Reachbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Laixi Console or Reachbeam have ads?
Neither Laixi Console nor Reachbeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laixi Console or Reachbeam?
Laixi Console ships an update every 2 months, and Reachbeam every 2 days. Most recently, Laixi Console was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reachbeam on October 29, 2026.

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