# FastCast. vs Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring · Smart TV at 4.6 against FastCast.'s 3.9. Screen Mirroring · Smart TV also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 315). FastCast.'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastCast. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring · Smart TV has 7.9K ratings behind it against 315, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of FastCast.'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's.

FastCast. ships an update every 2 months, Screen Mirroring · Smart TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCast. | Screen Mirroring · Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast/id1116898425/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 315 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **28.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Smart Display Vision Software Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798929931) | [Aquin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710909509) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCast.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast/id1116898425)

Easily mirror your phone, tablet, or PC screen to a large TV with high quality and real-time response. Stream local videos, music, and photos, or enjoy YouTube and AirPlay casting for a shared entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to large TV, Cast local videos, music, photos, YouTube casting support, AirPlay support, Real-time response and stability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FastCast VIP Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| FastCast VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| FastCast VIP Yearly | $15.99 | per year |


### Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244)

Effortlessly share your phone's screen and media to your smart TV with a single tap. Compatible with all major smart TVs and streaming devices, it requires no extra hardware. Enhance presentations, enjoy photos and videos on a larger display, or stream IPTV content seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to TV, Cast photos and videos, IPTV streaming, Compatible with all TV models, No noticeable delay, Share presentations

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring to Any TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worked well
- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Excellent screen mirroring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Poor quality
- 🔒 No refund

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects frequently
- Doesn't connect to TV
- Subscription issues
- Unusable free version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video quality
- Better connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCast. free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring · Smart TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FastCast. or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV?

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV is rated higher. FastCast. averages 3.9 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while Screen Mirroring · Smart TV averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do FastCast. or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV have ads?

Both FastCast. and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastCast. or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV?

FastCast. ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, FastCast. was updated on October 26, 2026 and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV on October 30, 2026.

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