ApowerMirror vs Deskreen

ApowerMirror mirrors iOS and Android phone screens to a PC over USB or Wi-Fi and can cast a phone to a TV. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Up to four devices can appear on one PC simultaneously. Android users can control a phone with a computer mouse and keyboard or use virtual keys for mobile games. Mirrored phones support screen recording and screenshots, with additional functions including full-screen display, PC-to-phone casting, device-to-device mirroring, and a presentation whiteboard. The maker lists Android TV, smart TV boxes, and VR and AR devices as compatible targets. Free use allows one device at a time, 720P iOS resolution, and 10 minutes per mirroring session. Personal plans are Personal Monthly at $19.95 a month, Personal Annual at $39.95 a year, and Personal Lifetime at $69.95, paid once. Business plans are also listed.

Deskreen is a desktop app that mirrors a computer screen or one application window to a device’s browser over Wi-Fi. With a Virtual Display Adapter, a browser-equipped device can serve as a second screen. It can work off-grid over local Wi-Fi without internet access, and Flip Screen Mode horizontally flips the image in a tablet or smartphone browser for teleprompter use. During sharing, users can change picture quality, with automatic quality changes also supported. Community is free, open source under AGPLv3, and supports one connected device. Pro costs $24.99 a year and supports up to five connected devices; Teams costs $139.99 a year and supports unlimited devices, with three seats included for teams of up to 20 members. Extra Teams seats cost $10 each. Custom terms are available for enterprise, education, and large organizations. Deskreen says it uses end-to-end encryption; enhanced connection security and VPN support are listed for Pro, Teams, and Custom. Its listed desktop systems are Windows, Linux, and macOS.