Screen mirroring receivers for Windows, compared
Every app on this page lets an iPhone, iPad or Mac mirror to a Windows PC. They differ most in how they charge and what the free version allows. The facts about other apps come from their own websites and store listings, and each comparison links to its sources.
| App | Free to use | Paid | Receives from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castpane | Free download, 15 minutes per connection, reconnect at once, no watermark | One-time in-app purchase | iPhone, iPad, Mac; Chrome and Edge tabs with a free extension |
| LonelyScreen | Free trial (length not stated on its site) | $19.95 a year, personal use | iPhone, iPad |
| AirServer | 30-day trial, internet needed | $19.99 consumer licence | AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast devices |
| Reflector 4 | 7-day trial with a watermark | $12.99 per computer | AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast devices |
| 5KPlayer | Free media player with AirPlay built in | None | iPhone, iPad |
| ApowerMirror | 10 minutes at a time, watermark, 720p for iOS | From $19.95 a month, $39.95 a year or $69.95 once (sale prices) | iPhone, iPad and Android phones |
Prices and plans of other apps were checked on their websites on October 16, 2026. They change often, so confirm them with the vendor before you buy.
Side-by-side comparisons
- Castpane vs LonelyScreen: receivers for Windows comparedYearly licence vs free download, and is LonelyScreen still updated?
- Castpane vs AirServer: which Windows receiver to pick30-day trial and multi-protocol, or a free version that keeps working
- Castpane vs Reflector 4 for WindowsA $12.99 licence after a 7-day trial, or a free download
- Castpane vs 5KPlayer: two free receivers for WindowsA media player with AirPlay, or a dedicated receiver
- Castpane vs ApowerMirror: free versions comparedWatermark and 10-minute sessions, or 15 minutes without a watermark
How to choose
- You only need it now and then: a free version that keeps working matters more than features. Castpane and 5KPlayer are free without an end date; trials stop after 7 or 30 days.
- A classroom with Android phones and Chromebooks: AirServer and Reflector also receive Google Cast and Miracast and can show several devices at once.
- You do not want a subscription: LonelyScreen and ApowerMirror sell yearly or monthly plans; Castpane, AirServer and Reflector sell a licence once.
- Your devices often cannot find the PC: Castpane has a connection wizard that checks the PC and a free Mac helper for networks that hide it.