# Qview vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.3 against Qview's 1.6. Screen Mirroring also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 95). Qview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Qview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 59K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Qview's written reviews are positive against 10% of Screen Mirroring's.

Qview ships an update every 8 months, Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qview | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129/reviews) | **[4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hisense USA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022120128) | [LQL Studio One Member Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449101185) |

## What reviewers say

### Qview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qview/id1022120129)

This app allows multiple users to simultaneously share photos and videos to a smart TV. It's ideal for gatherings, enabling everyone to contribute content to a shared queue for viewing on the big screen. Manage playback and content access with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous multi-user content sharing, Upload photos and videos to a queue, Queue holds up to 50 pieces of content, Playback control (play/pause, next/previous), Content grab feature for shared access, User join and exit notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good idea for an app
- 👍 Displays photos in hi-def

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App does not launch
- 🐛 App does not download completely
- 🐛 App does not detect TV
- 🐛 App does not connect to phone/TV

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work on Hisense TV
- App does not download completely
- App does not launch
- App crashes on first launch
- App shows a black screen and returns to home screen

**Requested features**

- Allow mirroring of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube
- Allow selection of multiple photos/videos
- Provide clear instructions or help for using the app
- Improve app stability on iOS
- Fix compatibility issues with Apple products


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997)

Easily mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV wirelessly. Stream photos, videos, and web content in high quality. Ideal for presentations and media viewing on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Cast photos and videos, Stream web videos, No TV app installation needed, No cables required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring to Smart TVs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Screen Mirroring Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Screen Mirroring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Miracast TV | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Works well for screen mirroring
- 💡 Best app for older LG TVs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to devices
- 🐛 Stops working after a few months
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV devices
- Video orientation issues on TV screen
- Frequent disconnections and streaming issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/rewind/forward videos
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free trial without payment details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qview free?

Qview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Qview or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Qview averages 1.6 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.3 from 59K ratings.

### Do Qview or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Qview does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qview or Screen Mirroring?

Qview ships an update every 8 months, and Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qview was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*