The AirDroid Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AirDroid in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AirDroid
The Insider’s Guide
Control and transfer files to a phone from a computer
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from AirDroid’s own pages.
Made by Sand Studio · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AirDroid’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AirDroid’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade
AirDroid Personal lets you reach an Android phone from a PC, Mac or browser to transfer files, mirror and control the screen, read notifications and use the remote camera. It works on the local network for free and over the internet on a paid plan. Sand Studio also sells separate Business, Remote Support and Cast products under the AirDroid name.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about AirDroid, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install the app and sign in to link your phone and computer.
- 1
Best for moving files to an Android phone from a PC
AirDroid moves files and controls an Android phone from a computer, with screen mirroring and notification management.
- 2
Paid plans start at $2.50 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $2.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
- 3
There is a free plan
Up to 2 Android devices connected, with local-network access to most features and smaller remote file transfer limits.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
- 5
File transfer and management
Move files between phone and PC, Mac or browser. On the free plan remote transfers stop at 30MB per file; paid raises that to 1GB.
- 6
Remote control of Android
Control an Android phone from a computer and use a remote keyboard. The paid plan extends several controls from the local network to remote access.
- 7
Screen mirroring
Mirror the phone screen to a computer, with screen recording and screenshots during mirroring listed as part of the comparison table.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 85
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace AirDroid you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
AirDroid at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $2.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Sand Studio
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.3 on the App Store, 1,134 ratings
The report card
Best for moving files to an Android phone from a PC
AirDroid moves files and controls an Android phone from a computer, with screen mirroring and notification management. The free plan caps remote file transfers at 30MB each and several features work only on your local network, so the full set needs Premium.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Premium is $2.50 a month billed annually ($29.99 a year), inside the cheapest quarter of remote access at $2.78 a month. Monthly billing is $3.99. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free covers 2 Android devices, but remote file transfers stop at 30MB a file and most features work on the local network only. |
| Features | C | File transfer, remote control of Android, mirroring, camera and notifications. The pages describe Android control; AirDroid Business, Remote Support and Cast are separate products. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You install the app and sign in to link your phone and computer. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, so phone and computer. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AirDroid is for
- Fits if you move files between an Android phone and a PC without a cable
- Works for occasional access to your own phone on a low monthly price
Who it is not for
- Tight if you are staying free, with 2 devices and 30MB per file over the internet
- Watch out: the yearly plan renews on its own unless you cancel in the account center
- Watch out: a premium account connects up to ten devices, and the monthly plan starts with 3
- Watch out: Business, Remote Support and Cast cost separately
Good to know
Good for
- Moving files between an Android phone and a computer without a cable
- Occasional remote access to your own phone on a low monthly price
- Mirroring and recording a phone screen to a PC
Worth knowing
- The free plan is limited to 2 Android devices and 30MB per file for transfers over the internet.
- A premium account connects up to ten devices, per the pricing FAQ.
- The pricing page says prices include VAT, and a yearly plan renews automatically unless cancelled in the account center.
- AirDroid Business, Remote Support and Cast are separate products with their own pricing pages.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2.50
A month to start. There is a free plan too
AirDroid has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
Free
$0
2 Android devices by default; remote transfers capped at 30MB per file; several features work on the local network only.
Premium (monthly)
$3.99
per month, billed monthly
All features for one month; 3 Android devices by default, remote transfers up to 1GB per file.
Premium (yearly)
$2.50
per month, billed annually ($29.99 a year)
Same features as monthly. The page marks the yearly plan as best value and shows a money-back guarantee.
The free plan
Up to 2 Android devices connected, with local-network access to most features and smaller remote file transfer limits.
Read from airdroid.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Control and transfer files to a phone from a computer. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sharing, remote desktop.
File transfer, remote control of Android, mirroring, camera and notifications.
- File transfer and management
- Move files between phone and PC, Mac or browser. On the free plan remote transfers stop at 30MB per file; paid raises that to 1GB.
- Remote control of Android
- Control an Android phone from a computer and use a remote keyboard. The paid plan extends several controls from the local network to remote access.
- Screen mirroring
- Mirror the phone screen to a computer, with screen recording and screenshots during mirroring listed as part of the comparison table.
- Remote camera
- View the phone's camera from another device with one-way audio; local network access is free and remote access is a paid feature.
- Notification and call management
- Sync phone notifications to the computer and reply from them. Find Phone and data erase appear in the paid comparison.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
AirDroid is made by Sand Studio.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/85
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
AirDroid's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 13.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 54 of 85) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 8 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 7 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. AirDroid’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 54 of 85
- CFree plan and trialAbove 19 of 85
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 85
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 85
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 85
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 59 remote desktop apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. AirDroid is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace AirDroid you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $30 a year.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. AirDroid’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Vysor, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop and AnyViewer
The 5 tools AirDroid is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Vysor
Free plan · from $2.50/mo
Mirror and control a phone from a desktop or browser.
- Only AirDroid lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Vysor lists a Linux app.
- AirDroid also covers file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
TeamViewer
Free plan · from $619.99/yr
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only.
- Only TeamViewer lists a Linux app.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- AirDroid also covers file sharing.
- 2.4GPA
AnyDesk
Free plan
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business.
- Only AirDroid lists a web app.
- Only AnyDesk lists a Linux app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Splashtop
Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans.
- Only AirDroid lists a web app.
- Only Splashtop lists a Linux app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
AnyViewer
Free plan · from $3.58/mo
Remote desktop software with a free plan for individuals.
- Only AirDroid lists a web app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AirDroid free?
AirDroid has a free plan. Up to 2 Android devices connected, with local-network access to most features and smaller remote file transfer limits.
How much does AirDroid cost?
AirDroid lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does AirDroid work on?
AirDroid is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
How is AirDroid rated?
AirDroid's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1,134 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does AirDroid have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AirDroid is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is AirDroid open source?
AirDroid is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes AirDroid?
AirDroid is made by Sand Studio.
What are the alternatives to AirDroid?
The closest alternatives to AirDroid in our directory are Vysor, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop and AnyViewer.
How does AirDroid compare with other remote desktop apps?
AirDroid's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 13.
Is AirDroid good value for money?
ToolGPA grades AirDroid B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $2.50 a month, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 8 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of AirDroid?
To replace AirDroid you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AirDroid’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AirDroid's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Sand Studio. Prices change, so check airdroid.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AirDroid, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/airdroid
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what AirDroid’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. AirDroid is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Sand Studio. Prices and plans change: check airdroid.com before you buy.