Comparison

AirWeb vs LookAway Mirror

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

Head to head
About

AirWeb

Browse the internet on your television using your iPhone or iPad as a remote. This app offers a comfortable and intuitive web surfing experience on the big screen, leveraging AirPlay mirroring.

Highlights
  • Web browsing on Apple TV
  • iPhone/iPad as remote control
  • AirPlay mirroring
  • Trackpad and controls on iOS device
  • Comfortable big-screen browsing
Features
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AirWeb is the first web browser for your Apple TV. "Insanely impressed with how clever the implementation of @AirWebApp is. One of those "Um...DUH" type experiences :)" - Senior UI Designer at Apple This is the first TV browsing experience that is actually pleasant to use! Using your iPhone/iPad as an input device you can now finally take advantage of that big beautiful HDTV to browse the web. Share webpages with friends or colleagues, or just surf on your own, either way BIGGER is BETTER. AirWeb runs on any iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad that support AirPlay Mirroring and uses AirPlay to show the webpages directly on your Apple TV connected TV, while creating a trackpad and controls on your touchscreen iOS device. It takes full advantage of the width and height of your HDTV, and allows you to browse comfortably without having to look down at your iOS device. Note that you need an Apple TV to use this app wirelessly.

About

LookAway Mirror

This companion app syncs with its Mac counterpart to enforce screen breaks on your iPhone. When your Mac prompts a break, this app automatically blocks selected applications, ensuring a complete disconnect from all screens for better focus and eye health.

Highlights
  • Automatic app blocking during Mac breaks
  • Seamless integration with Mac app
  • Support for multiple Mac devices
  • Customizable break notifications
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Mirror your Mac breaks on your iPhone with LookAway Mirror. How it Works: LookAway automatically reminds you to take breaks while using your Mac. With LookAway Mirror, whenever your Mac goes on a break, your iPhone also blocks all apps and websites, ensuring you take a proper break from all screens. Key Features: • Smart Break Enforcement – When your Mac suggests a break, your iPhone automatically blocks selected apps to help you fully disconnect • Seamless Mac Integration – Pairs instantly with LookAway for Mac using a simple 6-digit code • Multi-Mac Support – Connect multiple Macs and manage them all from one place • Customizable Notifications – Get gentle reminders when breaks start and end • Privacy First – All data stays between your devices. No tracking, no analytics, just better habits Perfect For: - Remote workers looking to prevent eye strain - Students who need regular study breaks - Anyone wanting to build healthier screen habits - Professionals working long hours at their computer Requirements - LookAway for Mac - iOS 17.2 or later - Screen Time enabled Start taking better care of your eyes and improve your focus. Download LookAway today and experience the benefits of regular screen breaks. Note: This app requires LookAway for Mac to function. Visit lookaway.app to download the Mac companion app.

Screenshots

AirWeb4 screens
LookAway Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirWeb at 5.0 against LookAway Mirror's 4.5. LookAway Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (71% vs 41%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. AirWeb sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. LookAway Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirWeb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of AirWeb's written reviews are positive against 71% of LookAway Mirror's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirWeb ships an update every 5 weeks, LookAway Mirror every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AirWeb versus LookAway Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirWebLookAway Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian Arild StrommenMystical Bits, LLC

Customer experience

AirWeb

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative52.0%

LookAway Mirror

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

AirWeb

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't work with Apple TV
  • Doesn't work with iPhone 4
  • Doesn't work with secure websites
  • Doesn't work with video playback
  • Doesn't work with certain websites

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bookmarks support
  • Landscape mode
  • Full-screen mode
  • Desktop site mode
  • Video playback support
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  • Improved scrolling and clicking

LookAway Mirror

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

AirWeb

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly subscription$2.993 Months
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Yearly subscription$5.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
None

LookAway Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirWeb free?
AirWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LookAway Mirror free?
LookAway Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirWeb or LookAway Mirror?
AirWeb is rated higher. AirWeb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while LookAway Mirror averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do AirWeb or LookAway Mirror have ads?
Neither AirWeb nor LookAway Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirWeb or LookAway Mirror?
AirWeb ships an update every 5 weeks, and LookAway Mirror every 2 weeks. Most recently, AirWeb was updated on November 1, 2026 and LookAway Mirror on November 5, 2026.

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