# CastStream vs Screen Mirroring for Miracast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CastStream | Screen Mirroring for Miracast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caststream-screen-mirroring/id1054699482/reviews)** | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-for-miracast/id6759704870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hajra Arslan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793179076) | [talha rehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573036144) |

## What reviewers say

### CastStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caststream-screen-mirroring/id1054699482)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| CastStream Hub Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CastStream Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| CastStream Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Screen Mirroring for Miracast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-for-miracast/id6759704870)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User - Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Premium user - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


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