How To Mirror iPhone Screen to PC (Built-in & Third-Party)

Staring at your tiny phone screen isn't always the most pleasant experience. It can strain your eyes, cause headaches, and become pretty annoying pretty quickly.

It can be difficult to share what's happening on your screen while you're hanging out with a group of friends. It can be even more challenging to capture your iPhone screen for tutorials, explainer videos, or even mobile gameplay videos.

In all these situations, you need a good tool for iPhone screen mirroring to a PC. It will allow you to cast what's happening on your iPhone screen to a much bigger computer monitor and offer a more convenient viewing experience.

Check out the best apps to mirror iPhone to PC with ease.

How To Mirror Your iPhone Screen to a PC

You can't just use a USB cable to connect your devices and suddenly be able to present your iPhone screen on the PC - it doesn't work that way. You need a dedicated screen mirroring app.

There are dozens of excellent built-in, freeware, and paid third-party tools that allow you to mirror your iPhone screen on your computer. The best of them are outlined below.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC via Airplay

Airplay could be the most convenient app to mirror your iPhone screen to Mac if you're using a more comprehensive Apple ecosystem (aka, have both Mac and iOS devices). It comes built-in with all newer iPhones. However, you could also use it on an older device if you have the newest OS version installed.

Moreover, while it's not technically compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs, you could use third-party solutions like Airdroid (which we'll discuss in a moment) to turn your computer into an Airplay receiver.

That said, if you only have a Windows PC, it's a much better option to use one of the other system-compatible apps from this list to mirror the iPhone screen to your PC.

Here's how to use Airplay to cast screen from your iPhone to your computer:

1. Connect your iPhone and Airplay-compatible screen to the same WiFi network;
2. On your Mac, go to System Settings > General and turn Airplay Receiver on;

   

3. On your iPhone, locate the video you want to share on your computer screen;
4. Tap the Airplay icon (or Share > Airplay) to start mirroring your iPhone screen.

   

If you need screen mirroring from an iPhone to a laptop with Windows 10 or 11 OS via Airplay, you'll need a third-party solution like the aforementioned Airdroid:

1. Install Airdroid on your iPhone and your laptop and keep the devices connected to the same WiFi;
2. Launch Airdoid on both devices and your Windows computer, select Airplay;

   

3. On your iPhone, go to Device Settings > Control Center > Screen Mirroring;
4. Select your Airdroid Cast Device.

Considering that this is a bit of a turnabout approach, it's generally easier to use Airdroid alone (without involving Airplay) or choose one of the numerous more convenient solutions we'll outline below.

Share iPhone Screen to PC Using Quicktime Player

QuickTime is most commonly used as a media player and is mainly popular on Mac devices. However, it comes with a few useful features, such as screen mirroring, and it's also compatible with Windows.

Remember, though, that it is no longer supported, being discontinued for Windows in 2016 and Mac in 2019. Still, if you have it, it's a viable option for iPhone to Windows screen mirroring.

1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer;
2. Launch QuickTime and go to File > New Screen Recording;

   

3. Under Camera, select your iPhone and click Start.

Technically, this isn't your traditional iOS screen mirroring to a PC - it's a recording of your phone's screen. However, you can see what's happening on your iPhone through your computer monitor while recording. If you don't need the recording, simply delete it after you're done.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using Dr.Fone Air

If you don't want partial solutions that can only mirror from iPhone to PC through workarounds and additional apps, you need a dedicated mirroring app like Dr.Fone Air.

Compatible with iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows, it's an all-in-one solution for keeping your devices connected. It offers seamless online file transfers, easy sharing, and high-quality screen mirroring for personal use and professional video recording.

All you need is a stable internet connection, and you can start iPhone to PC screen mirroring with the utmost ease:

1. Visit the Dr.Fone Air website from the browser on your computer;
2. On your phone, open the Camera app and scan the QR code from Dr.Fone Air;

   

3. Wait for the official app to install on your phone after scanning the QR code;
4. Launch the app on your phone and tap the Scan QR Code icon to scan the code again;

   

5. On your computer, click Allow to allow Device Connecting Request;
6. On your computer, select Screen Mirroring;

   

7. On the prompt on your iPhone, tap Start Broadcasting;
8. On your browser, you'll see your iPhone screen, rotate it, take screenshots, and control the device.

   

Just ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid any potential lag between the devices.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using LonelyScreen

LonelyScreen is essentially a companion app for Airplay. It's very light on features, enabling you to do little else than turn your Windows PC into an Airplay receiver.

It does technically enable you to record your iPhone screen for app demos or gameplay videos and then upload them to YouTube or Vimeo with a single click. That said, considering that there are no video editing features that could enhance your content, you might not find much value in these capabilities.

Here's how to screen mirror iPhone to PC with the help of LonelyScreen:

1. Download and launch LonelyScreen on your computer;
2. Click to change the name if needed (Otherwise, it will be listed as LonelyScreen);

   

3. On your iPhone, go to Device Settings > Control Center > Screen Mirroring;
4. Select the name you chose in LonelyScreen.

After this, you should be able to see your iPhone screen on your Windows PC. From there, you can record your screen and share it with ease.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using AirServer

If you'd like LonelyScreen but on steroids, you'll need AirServer. A professional solution, it can transform virtually any screen into a full-blast universal mirroring solution. It even allows you to mirror multiple devices simultaneously, ensuring each is clearly visible and properly organized on the screen.

With 60FPS mirroring, it ensures that there's no lag while you're mirroring, making it a great choice if you plan on live streaming or recording your content for further publishing to platforms like Twitch or YouTube.

Here's how to share iPhone screen to PC with the help of AirStream:

1. Go to the Microsoft Store and download AirStream, then buy your license from the AirStream website;
2. Launch the app and name your computer;

   

3. On your iPhone, go to Device Settings > Control Center > Screen Mirroring;
4. Select the name you chose in AirServer.

Though it takes some getting used to, AirServer can be an excellent solution, especially if you need something like it for professional purposes.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using Reflector

Reflector is a comprehensive solution for wireless iPhone device management over your computer. It comes packed with several useful features, only one of which is screen mirroring. You can also use it for screen recording, ideal for professional applications, device control, and even streaming.

It prioritizes mirroring and recording security and prevents unwanted access and connections by requiring on-screen codes to be put in every time you connect your devices.

Here's how to stream iPhone on PC with the help of Reflector:

1. Download and launch Reflector on your PC and keep your iPhone and computer on the same WiFi;
2. On your iPhone, go to Device Settings > Control Center > Screen Mirroring;

   

3. Select your PC.

You can then start mirroring your screen and recording it if needed.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using Mirroring 360

If you need more flexibility and a somewhat cheaper solution, Mirroring360 could be an excellent option. It is compatible with all iOS, Mac, Android, Windows, and Chromebook devices, making it a great choice if you frequently need to share screens across platforms.

It's handy in educational and corporate settings, especially considering that its Pro version allows you to share your screen with no less than 40 participants.

Here's how to display iPhone screen on your PC with the help of Mirroring 360:

1. Download and install Mirroring 360 to your PC;

   

2. On your iPhone, go to Device Settings > Control Center > Screen Mirroring;
3. Select your your Mirroring 360-enabled computer.

Depending on your needs, you could also use your iPhone's camera to scan the QR code in Mirroring 360 and start displaying your screen without issues.

Share iPhone Screen to PC Using Zoom

While it's not a tool designed specifically for this, Zoom can technically screen mirror iPhone to Windows if you set things up right. Better said, it allows you to share your iPhone screen on Windows after starting a conference call between your devices.

It's not the best nor the most efficient option, but it can work in a pinch, and it's relatively easy to use:

1. Download Zoom on both your iPhone and your computer and create different logins;
2. Start a meeting between your iPhone and your PC;

   

3. Join the meeting from your PC;
4. From the Meetings Control Toolbar on your phone, select Share Content > Screen.

   

If you have a stable internet connection, your iPhone screen should be visible on your computer, with the video in HD.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using Airdroid

We briefly mentioned Airdroid while discussing Airplay, but this tool deserves its own spot. It's an all-in-one device management app. While it mainly prioritizes delivering tools and solutions designed specifically for Android devices, it has a nice feature set compatible with iPhones.

You can use it for seamless file transfers and, of course, easy phone mirroring. It works both in combination with Airplay as well as on its own.

Here's how to use Airdroid to cast iPhone to PC:

1. Download and launch Airdroid on your PC;
2. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer;

   

3. On Airdroid on your PC, select the USB cable option and select your iPhone;
4. On your iPhone, tap Trust, select Screen Mirroring > Start Broadcast.

   

If you don't want to cast from iPhone to PC using a USB cable, you could also choose the aforementioned Airplay option or the WLAN option (that requires you to scan a QR code). Moreover, you could instead access the Airdroid Web and screen mirror from your browser.

Mirror iPhone Screen to PC Using ScreenMirroringApp

Last but not least, you could try the Screen Mirroring App. It's one of the most comprehensive options, compatible with various devices - from iOS and Android devices to FireTV, Chromecast, Roku, and more.

It has an easy 3-step process for iPhone screen mirroring. All you need is a good internet connection to get started.

1. Download and launch the Screen Mirroring App on your iPhone;
2. Go to https://tvee.app on your PC;

   

3. Enter the 6-digit ID in your iPhone app and press Connect.

Remember that the Screen Mirroring App comes in many different versions, and you'll want to download the one compatible with your device(s).

Conclusion

A process as simple as screen mirroring can quickly become complicated if you don't have the right app. Fortunately, you can access countless free and paid apps to help you out.

Whether you go the built-in route and mirror your iPhone screen to your PC with the help of Airplay or choose a more comprehensive solution like Wondershare Dr.Fone Air, using any of the apps above will help you out.