# ApowerMirror vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.0 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Screen Mirroring also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 40%) and ratings volume (19K vs 2.1K). ApowerMirror's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApowerMirror sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Screen Mirroring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 19K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 55% of Screen Mirroring's.

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerMirror | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890/reviews) | **[4.0 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1449834600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### ApowerMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowermirror-screen-mirroring/id1244625890)

Cast your phone's screen to a computer or Smart TV with audio. Control your phone from another device or PC using your mouse and keyboard. Stream up to four devices simultaneously for gaming, presentations, or watching videos 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 4 devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ApowerMirror Personal(Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 傲软投屏个人版（季度订阅） | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ApowerMirror Personal (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Personal 2 Years (Buy 1 get 1) | $49.99 | per year |
| 360 minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly VIP | $8.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 minutes | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1800 minutes | $20.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Yearly VIP | $40.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3yr membership, get 3 free | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Mirroring freezes or stops working
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes

**Requested features**

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


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1449834600)

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen in full HD with low latency to Chromecast devices. Stream videos, photos, games, and more. Includes remote control functionality for your Chromecast.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring with sound, Full HD quality, Low latency streaming, Remote control Chromecast, Mirror videos, websites, photos, games, Supports Chromecast and Google TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chromecast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well for screen mirroring
- 💡 Useful for casting to TV
- 😊 Happy with the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🔇 No audio support in free version
- 💸 Aggressive upselling for premium version
- 📺 Poor video quality and lag issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with VPN
- Casting stops working after upgrading to premium
- Frequent connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add audio support in free version
- Improve video quality and reduce lag
- Reduce frequency of ads and upgrade prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApowerMirror free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.0 from 19K ratings.

### Do ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; ApowerMirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring?

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Mirroring every 2 months. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on November 3, 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.*