Comparison

CastStream vs Screen Mirroring for Miracast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CastStream

Stream photos, videos, music, and mirror your screen to smart TVs, streaming devices, or even other phones and PCs. Supports IPTV playlists and media servers.

Highlights
  • Fast screen mirroring
  • Mirror to PC, tablet, or phone
  • Works without traditional WiFi
  • Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku
  • Web video casting
  • IPTV casting
  • Media server support
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CastStream Hub lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad screen and cast your photos, videos, music, and web videos to your Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and more. You can also mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone directly in a browser without installing any app. Whether you want to watch a movie, cast videos from websites, share photos, play music, stream from media servers like Kodi or Plex, use your own IPTV playlists, or mirror your screen to another device, CastStream Hub gives you everything in one place. Key Features • Fast Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad to Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, PC, tablet, or phone with smooth performance and low latency. • Mirror to PC, Tablet, or Phone Open a simple link or scan a QR code in your browser and start mirroring instantly without installing anything on the receiving device. • Works Without Traditional WiFi Mirror your screen to a PC, tablet, or another phone even while travelling or in places without a router by connecting devices through your iPhone’s hotspot. Perfect for sharing movies, videos, presentations, or games on the go. • Save Mobile Data While Sharing Download or stream content on one device and share your screen with another nearby device instead of using mobile data separately on every device. • Cast to Smart TV, Chromecast, and Roku Stream videos, photos, music, and web videos directly. • Web Video Casting Browse supported websites inside the app, detect playable video streams, and cast them easily. • IPTV Casting Import remote M3U or W3U playlists, browse channels, and play M3U8 streams. • Playlist Management Refresh playlists to update channels or remove them whenever you want. • Media Server Support Browse and play content from DLNA or UPnP media servers like Kodi or Plex. • Easy Device Detection Automatically finds Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, and media servers on the same WiFi network. • High Quality Streaming Enjoy stable playback with smooth performance. • No Extra Hardware Required No cables or additional devices needed. How to Cast Make sure your iPhone or iPad and your Smart TV, Chromecast, Roku, or receiving device such as a PC, tablet, or phone are connected to the same WiFi network. For browser mirroring to a PC, tablet, or phone, you can also connect devices using your iPhone’s hotspot when WiFi is not available. Open CastStream Hub, choose what you want to play such as local media, web videos, IPTV channels, or media server content, then select your device or start mirroring using the link or QR code. For IPTV, paste a remote M3U or W3U playlist URL to load channels. Open the playlist and play any available M3U8 stream. You can refresh or delete playlists at any time. Important Note Some apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video may show a black screen during mirroring or casting due to DRM protection. This is a limitation from those platforms. The app works with most other apps and websites. Make sure you only stream content you have the rights to use. Disclaimer This app is not affiliated with Google, YouTube, Roku, or any other trademarks mentioned. All content comes from third party sources. IPTV and web video features depend on user provided content, and you are responsible for what you access and stream. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy By using CastStream Hub, you agree to the following: Terms of Use: https://caststreamhub.com/terms-condition.html Privacy Policy: https://caststreamhub.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Screen Mirroring for Miracast

Instantly mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV for a seamless viewing experience. Share media, cast apps, and stream content on a larger display without extra hardware. Supports most smart TVs and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • High-quality screen mirroring
  • Cast videos, photos, and media
  • Play mobile games on TV
  • Share presentations and documents
  • Supports AirPlay, Chromecast, Miracast
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen instantly and enjoy a seamless screen mirroring experience on your TV. With this powerful screen mirroring & cast to TV app, you can easily share screen, cast media, and stream content on a bigger display without any extra hardware. This app supports most smart TVs and streaming devices, including AirPlay, Chromecast, Miracast, and Smart View, making it one of the most reliable screen-casting apps for iOS users. Turn your phone into a powerful casting app that lets you stream online videos and web content, cast photos and videos directly from your gallery, and mirror apps, games, and live content on your TV. It also serves as a complete screen share and casting tool for both work and entertainment, making it easy to enjoy everything on a bigger screen. To get started, connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV (or streaming device), open the app, and select your TV from the available devices. Within seconds, you can begin screen mirroring, casting, or streaming your content. For optimal performance, it is recommended to disable any VPN or proxy connections. Screen Mirroring & Casting Features: - High-quality screen mirroring with low latency - Cast to TV: stream videos, photos, and media instantly - Watch movies, TV shows, and series with smooth video streaming - Play mobile games on your TV using real-time screen share & mirror view - Share presentations, documents, and files on a big screen - Enjoy video calls with family and friends on TV - Supports Air TV, Smart View, Miracast, Chromecast, and AirPlay casting Key Features: - Easy-to-use screen mirroring & casting interface - Supports Chromecast, AirPlay, Miracast, Smart View - Fast, stable, and low-latency streaming - Works with most smart TVs and casting devices - Free, simple, and user-friendly experience Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV or streaming device brands. Terms of Use: https://talharehman.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://talharehman.com/privacy

Screenshots

CastStream4 screens
Screen Mirroring for Miracast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CastStream at 4.9 against Screen Mirroring for Miracast's 4.5. Screen Mirroring for Miracast's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CastStream sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Screen Mirroring for Miracast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CastStream holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 35 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CastStream ships an update every 10 days, Screen Mirroring for Miracast weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CastStream versus Screen Mirroring for Miracast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastStreamScreen Mirroring for Miracast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings835 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHajra Arslantalha rehman

Customer experience

CastStream

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Screen Mirroring for Miracast

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CastStream

Subscriptions8
  • CastStream Hub Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • CastStream Hub Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CastStream Hub Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • CastStream Hub Yearly$7.991 Year
  • CastStream Hub Yearly$9.991 Year
  • CastStream Hub Yearly$12.991 Year
  • CastStream Hub Yearly$14.991 Year
  • CastStream Hub Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • CastStream Lifetime$29.99
  • CastStream Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Screen Mirroring for Miracast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium User - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium User - Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium user - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is CastStream free?
CastStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Mirroring for Miracast free?
Screen Mirroring for Miracast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CastStream or Screen Mirroring for Miracast?
CastStream is rated higher. CastStream averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Screen Mirroring for Miracast averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do CastStream or Screen Mirroring for Miracast have ads?
Both CastStream and Screen Mirroring for Miracast show ads.
Which is updated more often, CastStream or Screen Mirroring for Miracast?
CastStream ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Mirroring for Miracast weekly. Most recently, CastStream was updated on November 2, 2026 and Screen Mirroring for Miracast on November 1, 2026.

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