Comparison

AirServer Connect vs AirSync Sender

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

Head to head
About

AirServer Connect

Easily discover and connect to AirServer on complex networks. This app simplifies screen mirroring by scanning QR codes or automatically detecting devices, making it ideal for educational and business environments.

Highlights
  • Discover AirServer on busy networks
  • Connect across subnets/VLANs
  • QR code scanning for easy setup
  • Automatic device detection
  • Simplified screen mirroring
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AirServer Connect assists you in discovering AirServer on a busy network or when you have multiple subnets / VLANs (but connectivity) on your network. This is especially handy for schools and businesses with more complex network environments. Connecting is simple: 1. On the computer side, open AirServer* settings and click the QR code button. 2. On the iOS device side, open AirServer Connect and click the Scan button. AirServer Connect will read the QR code and will automatically add your computer name to the AirPlay list in your iOS device. To mirror your display to your computer running AirServer, simply tap on this new entry and enable mirroring. *AirServer must be installed and running on your computer.

About

AirSync Sender

Wirelessly share your device's screen to compatible interactive displays or multiple iOS devices. Facilitates efficient multi-person communication and collaboration through features like split screen and annotation.

Highlights
  • WebRTC screen sharing
  • QR code sharing
  • Split screen support
  • Moderator mode
  • Remote control
  • Annotation
  • Screen mirroring
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AirSync Sender is a screen sharing app specially designed for AirSync. With AirSync Sender, you can easily share your screen to AirSync devices, such as the ViewSonic ViewBoard interactive flat panel. Whether connected through the Internet or a local area network, you can use AirSync Sender to share your ideas wirelessly and create a more efficient multi-person communication environment. You can also share AirSync device screen to multiple iOS devices through AirSync sender. The main functions of AirSync Sender include: 1. Screen sharing based on WebRTC technology 2. Sharing screen through QR code 3. Split screen to support multiple sharing screens 4. Support moderator mode 5. Receive device side screen and remote control 6. Annotation 7. Screen mirroring Quick screen sharing guide: 1. Launch the AirSync application on the receiving side 2. Launch the AirSync Sender 3. Enter the display code and one-time password 4. After pressing "Next", and click "Start broadcast" System requirements: 1. iOS 11 or above 2. LAN or WAN connection required

Screenshots

AirServer Connect3 screens
AirSync Sender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirServer Connect at 2.2 against AirSync Sender's 1.8. AirServer Connect also leads on ratings volume (257 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). AirSync Sender's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirServer Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirServer Connect has 257 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of AirServer Connect's written reviews are positive against 50% of AirSync Sender's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirServer Connect ships an update fortnightly, AirSync Sender monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirServer Connect versus AirSync Sender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirServer ConnectAirSync Sender
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (257 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings257 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp DynamicViewSonic_International

Customer experience

AirServer Connect

All ratings257 ratings
Positive28.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative65.8%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative73.0%

AirSync Sender

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

AirServer Connect

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Newest update seems to have broken things
  • Just stopped working
  • Newest Update Issue
  • For latest version
  • Doesn't Work Anymore
Show 9 more
  • It used to work...
  • Sound doesn't work
  • Doesn't connect..
  • Doesn't work
  • WHAT THE HELL!!!
  • Unstable, buggy, and ultimately unusable
  • Couldn't scan QR code
  • IOS 10.3 crashes AirServer
  • QR Connect to fast

Requested features

2 requests
  • Needs updating
  • Fix the where you swipe up on iPhone X

AirSync Sender

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AirServer Connect

No in-app purchases

None

AirSync Sender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirServer Connect free?
AirServer Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirSync Sender free?
AirSync Sender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirServer Connect or AirSync Sender?
AirServer Connect is rated higher. AirServer Connect averages 2.2 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while AirSync Sender averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do AirServer Connect or AirSync Sender have ads?
Neither AirServer Connect nor AirSync Sender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirServer Connect or AirSync Sender?
AirServer Connect ships an update fortnightly, and AirSync Sender monthly. Most recently, AirServer Connect was updated on October 7, 2026 and AirSync Sender on September 29, 2026.

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