The 5 Best Screen Sharing Apps for Android and iPhone

Screenshots are great for sharing a quick snapshot of what's on your phone screen. But screenshots fall short in more demanding scenarios such as troubleshooting, creating instructional guides, or collaborating with far-away friends.

Luckily, live screen sharing tools are not restricted to just desktop computers. You can easily broadcast your phone's screen to someone else. Here's how to share your phone screen and the best screen sharing apps for Android and iOS.

Since experiencing impressive growth from its launch in 2013, Zoom has become the most widely used video conferencing tool, with the COVID-19 pandemic contributing largely to the surge in its popularity.

Zoom is considered the best mobile screen sharing app because it works across all OS—both on desktops and mobile devices.

However, screen sharing capabilities depend on the plan. On basic Zoom accounts, only the host can screen share, while any participant can screen share with Zoom Pro, Business, and Enterprise accounts, as allowed by the host.

What’s even more convenient is, it allows participants to directly connect to a Zoom meeting using their web browsers

Zoom is the preferred screen sharing app for Android and iOS because, aside from the different ways that you can share your screen on Zoom, it comes with other cool group conferencing capabilities like breakout rooms, raising hands, and dividing participants into groups.

Download: Zoom for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)

Microsoft's video calling platform, Skype, lets you share your computer or phone screen in a video call. The feature is accessible on all platforms, including the Android and iOS apps.

Since it's OS-agnostic, it doesn't matter whether the person on the receiving end is using a smartphone or a desktop either. You can use Skype to stream your phone's content to a desktop or the other way around. In addition to one-on-one sessions, you can show your screen's content in a group video call at no cost.

Skype also launched MeetNow in April 2020 which allows users to join video conversations without the need to download or signup in Skype.

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Skype's screen sharing tool doesn't require any setup from you; all you need is a Microsoft account. First, download Skype on your phone, then launch the app and sign in.

If you haven't already, add your friend to your contacts list by searching for their Skype ID from the search bar at the top.

Now, fire up a video call with them by tapping the camcorder icon at the chat's top-right corner. When your friend picks it up, touch the three-dot (…) button at the bottom-right of the call interface and select Share Screen.

Your screen and whatever you do on it will be visible to your friend.

To end screen sharing and return to the camera's stream, tap the blue Stop Sharing button.

Skype has a bundle of other communication tools you'll find handy. There's a built-in translator which can transcribe a call's audio in real time and display subtitles in a range of different languages. Plus, you have the option to record calls, receive smart suggestions for text messages, and use more great Skype features.

Download: Skype for Android | iOS (Free)

In the past, Microsoft Teams was only available to businesses as part of a subscription. But now, Microsoft Teams offer free chats, audio, and video calls, 2GB personal storage, and 10GB file storage for teams.

However, this free version is only available for those without a paid, commercial Microsoft 365 subscription. What’s more, Microsoft will soon let you join Teams meetings without a link.

To get the best from the Android or iOS screen sharing feature in Microsoft Teams, it is best to download the app. It should be noted that guest accounts can only screen share during meetings if enabled by the admin.

Download: Microsoft Teams for Android | iOS (Free)

TeamViewer is a more advanced solution for mobile screen sharing. It's primarily used for troubleshooting purposes. On Android, apart from broadcasting your screen, it even lets you enable the other person to remotely control it.

However, unlike Skype, TeamViewer isn't a traditional video calling app. This means you can't directly video chat with the recipient. Plus, its configuration is a lot more complicated than Skype, and you're required to download multiple add-on apps.

The most straightforward way to share an Android or iOS screen through TeamViewer is with the TeamViewer QuickSupport app. This app allows you to instantly generate a unique ID for your device and share your screen without creating a TeamViewer account.

Open the app when it's installed. Tap the Send Your ID button to forward a connection link through any messaging or email app. On the second phone, install the main TeamViewer client and open the link you sent. Once the sender confirms the connection, you will be able to view the shared screen.

Download: TeamViewer for Android | iOS (Free)

Download: TeamViewer QuickSupport for Android | iOS (Free)

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join.me allows you to host and join online meetings through your device with the tap of a finger. This video platform app allows you to share your Android or iOS screen, your documents, your presentations, and your whiteboard.

However, this app does not offer free video conferencing.

Its lowest-paid subscription costs $10/month. This plan allows for an unlimited number and length of meetings and calls; it covers calls from phones from countries around the world.

The Lite plan also gives you a personalized join.me link and background but does not allow webcam streaming. Scheduling, recording, and more participants (up to 250) are only allowed in the Pro and Business plans.

Download: join.me for Android | iOS

You no longer have to depend on static screenshots for planning a trip with your remote friends or getting help from a service center rep. These apps will allow you to easily share your phone's screen at no cost.

If you find yourself wishing for similar tools on bigger screens, check out the best screen sharing and remote access software for PCs.

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