# CastAssist vs Miraplug

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastAssist at 100% against Miraplug's 11%. CastAssist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Miraplug's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CastAssist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miraplug has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CastAssist's written reviews are positive against 11% of Miraplug's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CastAssist | Miraplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castassist/id1222453553/reviews)** | [1.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miraplug/id1614564220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [方儿 龙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222453552) | [WinnerWave ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117716003) |

## What reviewers say

### CastAssist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castassist/id1222453553)

This utility helps users find AirReceiver or AppleTV devices on complex networks, such as those found in schools and businesses. It simplifies device discovery in environments where standard network scanning might fail.

**Highlights:** Discover AirReceiver devices, Discover AppleTV devices, Network scanning across subnets, Ideal for schools and businesses, Simplifies device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Miraplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miraplug/id1614564220)

Instantly mirror your mobile device's screen to a larger display using a simple cable connection. Enjoy lag-free gaming and automatic firmware updates for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Plug and play mirroring, Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring, OTA firmware updates, Instant setup, High-speed gaming on big screen

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CastAssist free?

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

### Is Miraplug free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CastAssist or Miraplug?

CastAssist is rated higher. CastAssist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Miraplug averages 1.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do CastAssist or Miraplug have ads?

Miraplug shows ads; CastAssist does not.

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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.*