Most iOS users prefer the iPad because of its larger screen size. It will be more convenient to share your iPhone content with friends or family members on the iPad. In this way, you need to mirror the iPhone to the iPad. This article focuses on the best software that can help you mirror iPhone to iPad or PC/Mac with ease.

airplay

1# AirPlay

This is a built-in feature on most iOS devices. It supports iPhone to iPad screen share and allows you to stream music, video, and photos to Apple TV, as well as Music streaming to Airport Express and Airplay-enabled speakers. To stream content on iPhone to iPad, all you need is an iPhone 4/4S or later and iPad, iPad Mini, iPad 2 or later.

Mirroring iPhone to iPad with Airplay is a simple process. Simply connect your iPhone and iPad to the same Wi-Fi network and then swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone's and iPad's screen so as to open the Control panel. Tap on Airplay and then tap on the iOS devices you want to connect to from the Airplay list.

Pros:

  • While streaming content between iOS devices, users can still use their Apple mobile devices to play games, check emails, update Facebook status, and do other things.
  • When used with Apple TV, your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch becomes a handheld remote control.
  • The system works perfectly and does not involve complicated configurations.

Cons:

  • You must have an internet connection to stream iTunes content.
mirriring assist

2# Mirroring Assist

Mirroring Assist enables users to share their iOS screen to Android phones, Fire TV, and tablets via AirPlay. It's what you need to display the iPhone on the iPad with ease. The software can help you teach, play games, present, watch movies, etc. Mirroring Assist can push music on iTunes to Android devices, push videos from iPhone to iPad, or from an iPhone and iPad to large-screen Android TVs. It supports iOS 6 or later.

Pros:

  • It is perfect for demonstrating how iOS apps work to your friends and families.
  • The software is also available for Mac and Windows devices.
  • You even can use it to showcase iOS games on Android.

Cons:

  • Users have reported that the software is slow and crashes constantly.
reflector

3# Reflector 2/Reflector Director

Reflector 2 is a wireless mirroring and streaming receiver that works with AirPlay, Google Cast, and AirParrot. You don’t have to install anything so as to use it. This is what you need to share movies, play games, present or demo how applications work from your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The software can show the iPhone on the iPad perfectly. In this way, you can mirror the iPhone to the iPad.

Pros:

  • It is designed with security options that prevent unwanted connections and also restrict access to only those who should be mirroring.
  • Users can record their screens at up to 60 fps.
  • Once you have installed it, you are only required to connect to Reflector, and then mirroring begins.

Cons:

  • The software is a little bit expensive.
x-mirage

4# X-Mirage

X-Mirage is an excellent AirPlay server for Mac and Windows PCs that enables users to stream various types of contents wirelessly or mirror their iPad, iPhones, and iPods screen to Windows/Mac PCs. Apps, games, videos, photos, presentations, websites, and more are perfectly mirrored on a bigger screen.

Pros:

  • You can record the screen and audio devices from any iOS device, with just one click.
  • The software receives the AirPlay contents in full HD 1080p high-definition.
  • Users can create AirPlay password protection to prevent unauthorized users from using the software.

Cons:

  • You have to purchase the software in order to enjoy all its benefits.
itools

5# iTools

iTools is a powerful software that allows you to mirror the iPhone, iPad, and iPod to your screen for free. Unlike the wireless software, iTools lets you tether your devices to a computer through USB cables so as to mirror your devices. Finding the mirroring option is somehow hidden as the software is programmed for so much more.

Pros:

  • You will not be worried about Wi-Fi network compatibility because mirroring doesn't go through Wi-Fi.
  • It doesn't need special cables to mirror the Apple devices to a computer.
  • The software is available for free download.

Cons:

  • Users have complained that the Apple device's screen displayed on the computer isn't big enough to view content comfortably.

Conclusion

It seems each software has its own cons and pros, select the one that suits your need best and take a try!

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Axel Nash
Axel Nash Nov 27, 24
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