Comparison

Reflector Director vs Tinkercad

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

Head to head
About

Reflector Director

Control screen mirroring software from your mobile device. Remotely manage connected screens, highlight content, and preview presentations without being tied to your computer. Enhance focus and create a professional presentation environment.

Highlights
  • Manage connected device screens remotely
  • Highlight and emphasize specific devices
  • Preview connected device screens
  • Add or hide device frames
  • Secure and easy pairing methods
  • Full-screen mode for emphasis
Features
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Reflector Director allows you to manage the Reflector 4 desktop screen mirroring software from an iPad or iPhone. Step away from your computer and maintain control of shared content. View and manage connected device screens from the palm of your hand. Reflector Director features: Emphasize Devices Use Reflector Director to highlight a device that’s connected to Reflector 4. Spotlight important content or action. Reflector Director brings screens to center stage for emphasis. Eliminate distractions by enabling full-screen mode. Preview Screens Reflector Director shows screen previews of any devices that are connected to Reflector 4, even if the screen is hidden to your audience. This allows you to know what’s going to be presented before you show a connected device screen to others in the room. Keep Audience Focused Add Reflector Director to any classroom or collaborative space to create a distraction-free environment. Spend more time concentrating on people and less time in front of a computer screen. Device Frames Use Reflector Director to select new device frames to display on mirrored screens, or choose to hide frames entirely. Displaying a frame around devices adds a polished and professional feel. Secure Pairing Pairing Reflector Director to Reflector 4 is easy and secure. Reflector Director even helps you easily connect to a computer’s Reflector software on limited and restricted networks. The apps are paired directly together with no in-between connections. Use a Quick Connect Code (TM), QR Code or Bluetooth to easily pair. How It Works Simply open the Reflector Director app on your iOS device and connect to the Reflector 4 software on your computer to begin managing the devices that are connected to the Reflector software. Reflector Director allows you to step away from your computer while still controlling how your audience views the devices that are connected to Reflector 4. Easily show and hide devices, emphasize screens, enable full-screen mode or change device frames all while away from your computer. Reflector Director is compatible with Reflector 4. It REQUIRES this application running on your computer: https://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/download/ NOTE: Reflector Director does NOT allow you to mirror a device to your iPhone or iPad. Reflector Director DOES allow you to manage the devices that are connected to Reflector 4 software.

About

Tinkercad

This app empowers aspiring designers and engineers with essential skills in 3D design, electronics, and coding. Learn through hands-on projects, build confidence, and bring your creations to life in the real world. It's a safe, ad-free environment for all ages to explore innovation.

Highlights
  • 3D design optimized for mobile
  • Circuit simulation with Arduino/micro:bit
  • 3D design from code (Codeblocks)
  • AR viewer for designs
  • Import/export various file formats
  • Educational tools for teachers
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Tinkercad is a free app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding. • FREE FOR EVERYONE: No strings attached. Start creating from the first click. • LEARN BY DOING: Build confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills. • SAFE FOR ALL AGES: Ad-free. kidSAFE certified. Privacy first. KEY FEATURES • Easily build 3D with controls optimized for your device. • Connect, code, and simulate circuit components with Arduino and micro:bit microcontrollers. • Make 3D designs from code using Tinkercad Codeblocks. • Bring your designs into the real world with the Tinkercad AR viewer. • Import STL, OBJ and SVG files into the 3D design space to build on an existing design. • Export your files including STL, OBJ, USDZ, and SVG or send them to other programs. • All you need is a device and an internet connection. • Apple Pencil compatible. FOR EDUCATORS • Tinkercad Classrooms allows teachers to assign Activities, send and receive assignments, invite co-teachers, and monitor student progress—all from your dashboard. • Tinkercad Lesson Plans and starters available for students to get started with 3D CAD design, electronics simulation, and block-based programming. • Compatible with Google Classroom. Tinkercad is a free product from Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Tomorrow's innovators start here. Children’s Privacy Statement: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/privacy-statement/childrens-privacy-statement

Screenshots

Reflector Director4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tinkercad at Free against Reflector Director's $6.99. Tinkercad also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 14%) and rating (4.6 vs 1.7). Reflector Director's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Tinkercad is free to download; Reflector Director costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tinkercad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinkercad has 20K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Reflector Director's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tinkercad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reflector Director versus Tinkercad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflector DirectorTinkercad
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating1.7 (22 ratings)4.6 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2220K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquirrels LLCAutodesk Inc.

Customer experience

Reflector Director

All ratings22 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative83.7%

Tinkercad

All ratings19,985 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews659 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative32.3%

User reviews

Reflector Director

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works well when properly configured
  • 🎯 Effective screen mirroring and casting functionality
  • 🎨 Good customization options for device display
  • 📱 Useful for presentations with multiple devices
  • 🔧 Easy setup for users who understand requirements

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Frequently fails to connect between devices
  • ❌ Unreliable and inconsistent performance
  • 💸 Expensive for limited functionality
  • 📚 Poor documentation and confusing setup process
  • 🆘 Inadequate customer support and no refund policy

Tinkercad

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful 3D modeling capabilities
  • 💡 Lots of built-in shapes and templates
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Smooth performance on iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy controls and UI issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable saving and loading of designs
  • 🐛 Lack of advanced modeling tools

Bugs and requests

Reflector Director

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when adding new computer connection
  • Connection drops after brief connection
  • Won't detect devices on same network
  • Crashes on iOS updates
  • Auto-detection and pairing crashes companion Mac app
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  • Inconsistent connection requiring multiple retry attempts
  • Audio degradation during recording
  • Broken help links in app
  • Requires firewall deactivation to work

Requested features

7 requests
  • Trial period before purchase
  • Standalone app without requiring desktop software
  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
  • Audio quality improvement for recordings
  • Ability to interact with mirrored device from computer
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  • Automatic firewall configuration
  • Easy refund process and contact information

Tinkercad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and lost connection problems
  • Dimensions box repeatedly appearing
  • Designs reverting to earlier versions
  • Overlapping UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and trackpad
  • Improve alignment and grouping tools
  • Provide offline functionality
  • Expand library of shapes and templates
  • Implement better tutorial and documentation

In-app purchases

None

Reflector Director

No in-app purchases

None

Tinkercad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reflector Director free?
Reflector Director costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tinkercad free?
Tinkercad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reflector Director or Tinkercad?
Tinkercad is rated higher. Reflector Director averages 1.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Tinkercad averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do Reflector Director or Tinkercad have ads?
Neither Reflector Director nor Tinkercad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflector Director or Tinkercad?
Reflector Director ships an update every 4 months, and Tinkercad every 4 months. Most recently, Reflector Director was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tinkercad on October 26, 2026.

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