Comparison
AirMirror vs
AirScreen
Want your Android TV to appear in Screen Mirroring? Both apps offer an AirPlay receiving route. The useful difference is how each fits the devices and content you actually share.
iPhone & iPad sender · Android TV & Windows receivers
SIDE BY SIDE
AirMirror vs AirScreen: features that matter
Start with the screen you want to share and the device you want to watch on.
| Feature | AirMirror | AirScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror Apple devices to Windows | AirMirroring Windows receiver for iPhone, iPad, and Mac | The compared AirScreen app receives on Android devices and TVs |
| iPhone app for compatible TVs | Separate iOS sender for screen sharing, photos, and local videos | The compared AirScreen app is a receiver installed on Android |
Compatibility depends on the device, app version, and connection method. Media casting and full-screen mirroring can have different requirements.
READY TO TRY IT?
Start mirroring with AirMirror
Choose the setup that matches your phone and receiving screen.
- 01
Open AirMirror on your TV
Install the AirMirror receiver from Google Play on a supported Android TV. Open it and keep the receiving screen visible.
- 02
Join the same local network
Connect the Apple device and TV to the same home network. Avoid guest Wi-Fi that prevents devices from discovering each other.
- 03
Select the AirMirror receiver
Stop the previous mirroring session. Open Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, choose Screen Mirroring, and select the receiver name shown on your TV.
A FEW MORE ANSWERS
AirMirror vs AirScreen FAQ
Is AirMirror an AirScreen alternative for Android TV?
Yes, for receiving an iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on a supported Android TV through AirPlay. That overlap does not mean every AirScreen protocol or advanced receiver feature has an identical AirMirror equivalent.
Do I need AirMirror on my iPhone as well?
Not for the native AirPlay route to the Android TV receiver. Start Screen Mirroring from your Apple device. The separate AirMirror iPhone app provides another route for compatible-TV screen sharing and local media casting.
Does AirScreen support Miracast on current Android TV versions?
Its Google Play description says the Miracast feature is disabled since Android Oreo, version 8.0. Do not assume that the protocol list on the website means Miracast is available on your current TV.
Can I also mirror my Apple device to Windows?
Yes. The Windows download opens AirMirroring - Screen Mirroring & Cast. Its Microsoft Store description supports receiving iPhone, iPad, and Mac screens, plus local media, on a Windows PC over the same Wi-Fi network. This is Windows receiving, not a Windows-to-TV sender.
Can AirMirror mirror Netflix or other protected video?
AirMirror does not bypass DRM restrictions. Protected streaming video may appear black or fail to play. Use the service’s TV app or an officially supported playback method for that content.
Try AirMirror on your screen.
Share your Apple device’s screen and personal media with a compatible TV or Windows PC on the same Wi-Fi.
iPhone & iPad: sender · Android TV & Windows: receivers