Comparison

Reflector Director vs Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

Access your Pearson eTextbooks and supplementary learning materials in one app. Watch short video explanations of complex topics and utilize study tools like notes, highlights, and flashcards. The app also offers an audiobook feature for most eTextbooks and powerful search functionality.

Highlights
  • eTextbook access
  • Video explanations
  • Notes and highlights
  • Audiobook feature
  • Searchable content
  • Flashcard creation
Features
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The Pearson+ mobile app provides you access to all your Pearson eTextbooks in one place, as well as curated bite-sized video explanations of complex topics for your toughest college courses. Get started by logging in with the same username and password you created via the web-based version of Pearson+. Feature highlights: -- Anytime, anywhere access to eTextbook content and embedded media assets -- Short video explanations of complex topics to help you succeed in the classroom -- Ability to easily create and refer to your notes and highlights within the eTextbook  -- Have your eTextbook read aloud to you with our audiobook feature (available for most eTextbooks) -- Search across all the content in the eTextbook to easily find exactly what you need -- Create your own flashcards or use pre-built ones to help you study -- Personalize the reading experience to best meet your needs For bug reports or general feedback, please reach out to us at PearsonPlusFeedback@pearson.com.

Screenshots

Reflector Director4 screens
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts at Free against Reflector Director's $6.99. Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Reflector Director's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts 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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts has 63K 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 31% of Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflector Director ships an update every 4 months, Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Reflector Director versus Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflector DirectorPearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating1.7 (22 ratings)4.8 (63K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews31.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2263K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB552 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSquirrels LLCPearson Education, Inc.

Customer experience

Reflector Director

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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

All ratings62,539 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative55.3%

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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

From 63K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient access to textbooks
  • 🎧 Useful audio feature
  • 📚 Helpful study tools (flashcards, quizzes)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy highlighting and page navigation
  • 📱 Poor usability on mobile devices
  • 🔍 Lack of search and page number features
  • 💰 Expensive for limited functionality

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

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Textbooks failing to load or display properly
  • Audio playback issues and lack of syncing
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps or rotating devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved highlighting and annotation tools
  • Better syncing between devices and web version
  • Page number support
  • Split-screen and landscape mode on tablets

In-app purchases

None

Reflector Director

No in-app purchases

None

Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reflector Director free?
Reflector Director costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts free?
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reflector Director or Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts?
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts is rated higher. Reflector Director averages 1.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts averages 4.8 from 63K ratings.
Do Reflector Director or Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts have ads?
Neither Reflector Director nor Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflector Director or Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts?
Reflector Director ships an update every 4 months, and Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts fortnightly. Most recently, Reflector Director was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts on October 18, 2026.

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