Comparison

ApowerMirror vs Drong Cast

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

Head to head
About

ApowerMirror

Seamlessly cast your phone screen to a computer or smart TV with audio. Control your phone from your PC or another phone, and even share screens across different networks. Ideal for gaming, presentations, and enjoying content on a larger display.

Highlights
  • Mirror phone to computer and vice versa
  • Cast phone to TV
  • Mirror and control phone from another phone
  • Control iPhone/iPad from PC
  • Screen sharing between different networks (AirCast)
  • Simultaneous streaming of up to 4 devices
Features
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ApowerMirror is a screen mirroring app that can be used to cast phone to computer or Smart TV (TV box) with audio. It allows you to mirror&control phone from another phone freely, and you can remotely control iPhone&iPad from computer with your mouse and keyboard. Moreover, 4 devices can be streamed simultaneously without delay. ApowerMirror also performs well when streaming videos, photos and documents saved on your phone in a business meeting. ==Key Features== • Mirror Phone to computer and Vice Versa Screen sharing on the computer makes it possible to get a better video experience by watching movies from YouTube and Netflix on a bigger screen. Whether you’re playing PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Free Fire, Clash Royale, Pokemon GO, or any other mobile game, the app makes it easy to share gameplay with your fans during live streaming. Besides, controlling PC from phone is no longer a difficult thing. • Cast Phone to TV ApowerMirror supports screen mirroring or casting a variety of file types (including videos, pictures, and music) from phone to TV or other DLNA device. Save your eyes from the small phone screen and enjoy big screen TV series shows in the family area now. • Mirror&Control Phone from Phone ApowerMirror is also a good screen mirroring app to mirror phone to phone. You can also control the phone from another phone using ApowerMirror to watch videos and movies with your friends and share your files with your audience more efficiently. For classroom set-up, the wireless screen mirroring can introduce new ways for instructors, students, teams, and meeting groups to communicate their ideas and collaborate on projects. • Control iPhone/iPad from PC You can take full control of your iPhone/iPad device, without cables, just need to connect to PC via Bluetooth, to do whatever you want to do on your iPhone/iPad freely, ex, play games, open an app, check the phone status and send messages from WhatsApp. • Screen Sharing Between Different Networks This advanced feature is AirCast! It allows screen mirroring between devices that cannot be connected to the same network. If you use AirCast, even if you are located in different places and on different network connections, you can share the screen with each other. This can be used to mirror phone to phone, cast phone to PC, and stream PC to phone. ==Suitable for Various Screen Mirroring Occasions== * Personal use * Business meeting * Online class /Education * Live streaming from Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc * Movies/Sports video mirroring * Presentation * Work from home ...... ==Quick Guide== 1. Connect your phone and computer/TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Install and run this screen casting app( ApowerMirror) on your phone and computer/TV. 3. On your iPhone, open the Control Center and then tap "Screen Mirroring". Select the name of "Apowersoft + your device" and then your phone screen will successfully be mirrored. If you want to mirror the devices from different networks, you can try the USB connection or AirCast. ==Supported Devices== 1. Windows & Mac 2. iPhone & iPad 3. Smart TV: Sony, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Xiaomi, LG etc. 4. Devices with built-in DLNA or AirPlay protocol. Some projectors and car screens. Start using your favorite mouse and keyboard to take full control of phone from the computer right now! Feedback: 1. Contact us at support@apowersoft.com 2. Send feedback from "Settings" > "Feedback" on the ApowerMirror desktop program. 3. Discord: https://discord.gg/dK7y8Sf3Re

About

Drong Cast

Access historical firmware versions and detailed update instructions for your devices. This utility app helps you manage and apply firmware updates with ease.

Highlights
  • View historical firmware versions
  • Access update instructions
  • Firmware management
  • Device update guidance
Features
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This APP can be used to view the historical version of firmware and update instructions.

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
Drong Cast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ApowerMirror at 2.8 against Drong Cast's 1.7. ApowerMirror also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Drong Cast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. ApowerMirror sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Drong Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApowerMirror holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 8% of Drong Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Drong Cast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ApowerMirror versus Drong Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorDrong Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings) — better1.7 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K3.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedHuizhou Dongrong Haotian Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,098 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,338 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative54.3%

Drong Cast

All ratings3,181 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative79.3%
Written reviews1,395 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative88.1%

User reviews

ApowerMirror

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant mirroring
  • 💡 Versatile screen mirroring capabilities
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good for presentations and demos
  • 👍 Works well for recording mobile content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with accessing user data

Drong Cast

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 🚀 Excellent screen mirroring
  • 💡 Useful for presentations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Firmware updates not available for all models
  • 🔧 Confusing setup and instructions
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
  • 🤖 Potential security/privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

ApowerMirror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Mirroring freezes or stops working
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to control mobile device from PC
  • Improved audio sync
  • Longer free trial period

Drong Cast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Adapter stops working after iOS updates
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Firmware update process unreliable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app UI and instructions
  • Support for latest iOS versions
  • Expanded firmware update options

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ApowerMirror

Subscriptions4
  • ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • 傲软投屏个人版(季度订阅)$29.993 Months
  • ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Personal 2 Years (Buy 1 get 1)$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • Quarterly VIP$8.99
  • Yearly VIP$12.99
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  • 900 minutes$12.99
  • 1800 minutes$20.99
  • Monthly VIP$29.99
  • Yearly VIP$40.99
  • Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free$59.99
None

Drong Cast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ApowerMirror free?
ApowerMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drong Cast free?
Drong Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Drong Cast?
ApowerMirror is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Drong Cast averages 1.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do ApowerMirror or Drong Cast have ads?
Neither ApowerMirror nor Drong Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Drong Cast?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Drong Cast every 4 months. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on October 25, 2026 and Drong Cast on October 24, 2026.

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