Reflector vs AirParrot

Struggling to choose between Reflector and AirParrot? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Reflector is a Development solution with tags like decompiler, dotnet, csharp, visual-basic, fsharp, reflection.

It boasts features such as Decompiles .NET assemblies into C# and Visual Basic .NET source code, Supports decompiling code written in C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, Delphi Prism and more, Allows inspection of .NET assemblies, Provides class, method and property level reflection, Integrates with Visual Studio, Supports .NET Framework versions 1.0 - 4.5 and pros including Recovers source code from compiled assemblies, Helps understand and learn from existing .NET code, Enables code inspection and analysis, Saves time rewriting code from scratch, Integrates into developer workflow and tools.

On the other hand, AirParrot is a Remote Work & Education product tagged with screen-mirroring, airplay, casting, wireless-display.

Its standout features include Mirror screens from Mac, Windows, iOS, ChromeOS devices to Apple TVs, TVs, projectors and more, Supports screen mirroring via WiFi, Ethernet and peer-to-peer connections, Can extend or mirror desktop screens, Supports audio streaming, Can mirror 4K video, Screen annotation tools, Remote control features, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Good performance and stability, Wide device and platform support, Good quality video and audio, Useful annotation and remote control features.

Feature	Reflector	AirParrot
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Primary Category	Development	Remote Work & Education

Product Overview

Reflector

Description: Reflector is a .NET decompiler that allows developers to inspect .NET assemblies and view the source code behind the compiled code. It supports decompiling code written in C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, Delphi Prism, and more.

AirParrot

Description: AirParrot is a screen mirroring application for Mac and Windows that allows users to wirelessly mirror their device's screen to another device like a TV, projector or computer. It supports mirroring from Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPhone and iPad devices.

Key Features Comparison

Reflector Features

• Decompiles .NET assemblies into C# and Visual Basic .NET source code
• Supports decompiling code written in C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, Delphi Prism and more
• Allows inspection of .NET assemblies
• Provides class, method and property level reflection
• Integrates with Visual Studio
• Supports .NET Framework versions 1.0 - 4.5

AirParrot Features

• Mirror screens from Mac, Windows, iOS, ChromeOS devices to Apple TVs, TVs, projectors and more
• Supports screen mirroring via WiFi, Ethernet and peer-to-peer connections
• Can extend or mirror desktop screens
• Supports audio streaming
• Can mirror 4K video
• Screen annotation tools
• Remote control features

Pros & Cons Analysis

Reflector

Pros

• Recovers source code from compiled assemblies
• Helps understand and learn from existing .NET code
• Enables code inspection and analysis
• Saves time rewriting code from scratch
• Integrates into developer workflow and tools

Cons

• Decompiled code may not fully match original source
• Limited to .NET languages and frameworks
• Advanced obfuscation can make code difficult to decompile
• Requires some knowledge of .NET to understand decompiled code
• Does not decompile native code or unmanaged assemblies

AirParrot

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Good performance and stability
• Wide device and platform support
• Good quality video and audio
• Useful annotation and remote control features

Cons

• Pricey for personal use
• Limited free trial
• Some minor bugs
• Lacks some advanced customization options

Pricing Comparison

Reflector

• Free limited trial
• One-time purchase

AirParrot

• Free Trial
• One-time Purchase
• Subscription-Based