Comparison

ShowMe Screen vs Nearscreen

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

Head to head
About

ShowMe Screen

Transform your device into a wireless display receiver. Stream content from compatible devices via Screen Mirroring or any desktop web browser over the internet. Enjoy zero setup on the sender side and secure, peer-to-peer streaming.

Highlights
  • Wireless display receiver
  • Screen Mirroring support
  • Browser sharing over internet
  • Zero setup on sender
  • Peer-to-peer streaming
  • Works across networks
  • Picture in Picture mode
Features
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Turn your device into a wireless display with ShowMe Screen. View a screen shared from a compatible device, a desktop browser, or another phone’s camera. • Screen Mirroring: on a compatible device, open Control Center and select this receiver. Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi. • Browser sharing: open the sharing link on a computer, then choose a screen, window or browser tab. An internet connection is required. • Camera sharing: open the link on another phone and allow camera access in its browser. • Adjust the display to fit or fill, or use full screen. Keep ShowMe Screen open while receiving. Allow Local Network access for nearby device discovery. Browser sharing uses encrypted connections and may use a relay if a direct connection is unavailable. No account is required.

About

Nearscreen

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Nearscreen mirrors your iPhone screen to a computer on the same Wi-Fi network. One tap — and your screen appears on your desktop. Nothing ever leaves your local network. HOW IT WORKS 1. Run the free Nearscreen receiver on your computer (download at https://nearscreen.app/receiver). 2. Open Nearscreen on your iPhone — it finds receivers on your network automatically. 3. Tap the broadcast button and choose "Start Broadcast". To stop, tap the red status indicator or simply lock your phone. ON A NETWORK THAT HIDES DEVICES Offices, dorms and guest Wi-Fi often block the discovery traffic that lets the phone find your computer. The receiver shows a QR code for exactly this: point the Camera app at it and Nearscreen opens pointed straight at that computer. You can also type the address by hand. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your video is streamed only to a receiver on your own network • No cloud, no servers, no accounts • No analytics, no tracking — we collect no data at all FAST AND EFFICIENT • Hardware H.264 encoding — smooth motion, low battery drain • Low-latency streaming over your local network • Keeps broadcasting while you use other apps or lock into a game GOOD FOR • Showing your phone on a bigger screen in meetings and classrooms • Demoing and testing apps • Streaming mobile gameplay to your desktop setup • Any moment when screen mirroring should stay strictly on your own network Nearscreen requires the Nearscreen receiver application on your computer (Windows and macOS, free): https://nearscreen.app/receiver

Screenshots

ShowMe Screen4 screens
Nearscreen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShowMe Screen at every 3 days against Nearscreen's every 2 weeks. ShowMe Screen also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowMe Screen ships an update every 3 days, Nearscreen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShowMe Screen versus Nearscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowMe ScreenNearscreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIGEON LIMITEDGabriel Thibault

In-app purchases

None

ShowMe Screen

No in-app purchases

None

Nearscreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowMe Screen free?
ShowMe Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nearscreen free?
Nearscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShowMe Screen or Nearscreen have ads?
Neither ShowMe Screen nor Nearscreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowMe Screen or Nearscreen?
ShowMe Screen ships an update every 3 days, and Nearscreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShowMe Screen was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nearscreen on November 6, 2026.

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