View My Screen vs Sidescreen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
View My Screen
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View My Screen is the free companion to Remote Screen Viewer ā a two-app solution for real-time screen sharing between people who know each other, such as an adult child helping a parent, or a friend helping a friend. HOW IT WORKS: Tap "Share My Screen." A 6-digit code appears on your screen and is automatically read aloud. Read it to your helper over the phone. They enter that code in Remote Screen Viewer and can instantly see your screen. ONE BUTTON. THAT'S IT. No accounts, no setup, no tech skills required. If you can tap a button, you can use this app. YOUR HELPER CAN SEE ā BUT NOT TOUCH: This app is view-only. Your helper sees your screen exactly as it appears but cannot tap, type, swipe, or control anything. You stay in control at all times. NO RECORDING: Sessions are never recorded or stored. The moment you stop sharing, your screen is private again. NO AUDIO IN THE APP: View My Screen does not use your microphone. Talk to your helper on a regular phone call at the same time. FREE FOREVER: View My Screen is completely free to download and use. No trial. No subscription. No payment ever required. YOUR HELPER NEEDS THE COMPANION APP: Remote Screen Viewer ($2.99) ā available separately on the App Store. That is the app your helper uses to see your screen.
Sidescreen
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Sidescreen puts your iPhone or iPad screen on any web browser, instantly. No cables, no viewer app, no accounts. Share a link, and anyone can watch your screen live from their phone, tablet, or computer. Perfect for demos, presentations, teaching, remote help, or just showing a friend what's on your screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open your Sidescreen page in any browser and it shows a 6-digit code. 2. Enter the code in the app and tap Connect. 3. Tap Broadcast to go live. Everyone with your link sees your screen in real time. FEATURES ⢠Mirror to any browser. Viewers need nothing installed, just a link. ⢠System-wide broadcast. Share every app, powered by Apple ReplayKit. ⢠Shareable links. Send a link anyone can open, with an optional password. ⢠Live and low-latency. Your screen appears in about a second. ⢠Quality controls. Tune image quality and frame rate for your connection. ⢠Quick setup. Enter a room password to configure everything automatically. ⢠Full control. Stop broadcasting or unpair from a room anytime. ⢠Private by design. A red recording indicator shows whenever you're live. ⢠Universal. One app for iPhone and iPad. GREAT FOR ⢠Demoing an app or product to coworkers and clients ⢠Presenting to a group without a projector or dongle ⢠Teaching and tutorials, so you can show instead of tell ⢠Remote support, letting someone see exactly what you see ⢠Sharing your screen with friends and family Start sharing your screen in seconds. Download Sidescreen and send your first link today.
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Verdict
View My Screen and Sidescreen are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | View My Screen | Sidescreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryon Monday | Runway Apps |
In-app purchases
View My Screen
No in-app purchases
Sidescreen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is View My Screen free?
Is Sidescreen free?
Do View My Screen or Sidescreen have ads?
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