TeamViewer is one of the few third-party software options for screen sharing with Apple devices that can do remote control, but to get that functionality you’ll need a paid plan. Skype is a free download from the App Store. You won’t get remote control here but it’s a great cross-platform option to screen share to help others. Skype may be the friendliest third-party option to screen share with iOS and it has much more privacy and security integrity than Zoom. Screen sharing with iOS devices including remote controlĪpple hasn’t baked remote control and screen sharing into iOS yet, but there are a couple of good free third-party choices that offer the functionality (native pseudo-solutions discussed below).

In this post, we’ll also look at how to use remote control for Macs, iPhones, and iPads to help others, including with third-party software. Follow along for a look at how to screen share with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more to help coworkers, friends, and family with tech support more efficiently.

Sometimes it’s easy enough to troubleshoot with a call or text when you aren’t nearby, but it’s often helpful to see what’s happening on-screen and also have some remote control access.

The need for video calls and screen sharing has really ramped up as the coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world.