ApowerMirror vs Screenleap

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.

Screenleap lets people share a screen or camera with viewers who can join in a browser without installing software. Screen sharing is available through Windows and Mac apps, desktop browsers, and native iOS and Android apps. Meetings can use computer audio through the sharer’s microphone and speakers. Users can share computer control and let viewers point things out on screen, though those features require add-on software. Premium account users can record screen shares for later download, viewing, and sharing. Website integration adds screen sharing, video, audio, chat, and other live interaction to a site; the API can start live sessions without participant software. Integration requires HTTPS and a modern browser, and mobile or tablet visitors can view but not share through it. The Free plan costs nothing, runs 40 minutes per day, and allows up to 8 viewers. Basic costs $15 a month; Pro costs $31 a month; Company costs $1,539 a month. Screenleap says data is encrypted in transit and cleared from memory two minutes after a share ends.