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AYA vs LinkAndroid: catalog facts
AYALinkAndroid

Best for: Android developers and power users who want ADB features in a GUI

Best for: Android developers and testers who manage phones from a desktop

Free

Downloads are offered directly from the site and the Microsoft Store with no listed price.

Free + paid options

Core features are free under Apache-2.0; a Pro subscription adds multi-device features.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • Screen mirroring with keyboard and mouse control
  • File browser, app manager and APK export in one window
All 4 strengths for AYA
  • Screen mirroring with keyboard and mouse control
  • File browser, app manager and APK export in one window
  • Graphical logcat with level and tag filters
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Screen mirroring and control over USB or wireless
  • File manager, APK manager and ADB shell in one app
All 4 strengths for LinkAndroid
  • Screen mirroring and control over USB or wireless
  • File manager, APK manager and ADB shell in one app
  • Python automation with cron scheduling
  • Supports local AI models via Ollama and LM Studio
  • Requires USB debugging to be enabled on the device
  • Mainly useful for developers and power users
  • Website and documentation are mainly in Chinese
  • Multi-device control requires the Pro subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for AYA

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for LinkAndroid

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.