ApowerMirror vs Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to various TVs and computers without needing AirPlay. Easily share presentations, photos, videos, and social media content on a larger display with high video quality and low latency.
- Screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad
- Cast to smart TVs
- Cast to streaming devices
- Cast to computers
- High video quality
- Low latency
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Replica is an app that takes video from your iPhone or iPad and puts it onto your TV using screen mirroring. Normally you'd need a device that supports AirPlay but not with Replica! With Replica installed you can send video to almost any TV or computer. Supported devices include streaming devices such as Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and many more. Smart televisions from Samsung, LG, TCL, Xiaomi, Sony Bravia, Philips, Hitachi, and Toshiba are just some of those supported. You can even use Replica to put video onto your Tesla's big screen, too. In fact, any device with Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge installed can receive video from Replica. Being able to mirror your screen can come in super handy. - Need to run a Keynote presentation at work, but want to be able to show everyone on a large screen? No problem. - Want to show off photos from your vacation, but don't have an AirPlay-compatible TV? Replica has the answer. - Want to be able to watch your home movies on almost any TV or computer? Now you can. - Need to watch web-based video from your browser on a bigger screen? We've got you. - Want to cast social media apps like Instagram or TikTok onto the TV? Replica handles it. - Need to show messaging apps like Whatsapp or Telegram to everyone? Show it with Replica. Using Replica is as easy as can be and is as simple as downloading the app onto your iPhone or iPad, connecting to the display device following on-screen instructions, and enjoying the show. With great video quality and low latency, Replica is the only app you need to put any iPhone or iPad into the big screen. We're so confident that you'll love Replica that we offer a referral program invite a friend and get an extended free trial, plus a discounted annual plan! DISCLAIMER: Some apps with copyrighted content (Apple TV, Fitness, Music, Netflix or Prime) will not work when using screen mirroring via Replica. In the case of protected content, a black screen will appear. This is not a fault of Replica, but rather a feature implemented by the content providers. A note for Tesla users: Do not use this app while driving. The use of this app may be restricted based on your local jurisdiction. This app should only be used when the car is parked. A vehicle with the MCU2 hardware is required for screen mirroring. The app is not affiliated with Google, Amazon, Tesla or any other trademark mentioned. This is not an official app of Google, Amazon, or Tesla. For any questions or concerns, please contact: replica.cast.app@gmail.com Website https://www.tryreplica.com Privacy Policy https://www.tryreplica.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use https://www.tryreplica.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror at 4.4 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (61% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ApowerMirror sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror has 28K 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 61% of Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror's.
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ApowerMirror | Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (2.1K ratings) | 4.4 (28K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | 28K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apowersoft Limited | Tiago Martinho LTD |
Customer experience
ApowerMirror
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
User reviews
ApowerMirror
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Reliable connection
- 👍 Great app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Laggy/glitchy
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Poor video quality
- 🐛 Audio issues
- 🔒 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
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
Reported bugs
8 issues- Subscription charges despite free trial
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Black screen when casting certain content
- Mirroring not working with Apple TV
- Mirroring not working with Rivian vehicles
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- Constant buffering/disconnections
- Reversed/distorted screen mirroring
- Unusable due to extreme lag
Requested features
10 requests- Longer free trial period
- Lifetime subscription option
- Miracast support
- Roku compatibility
- Ability to cast Netflix/streaming apps
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- Zoom/aspect ratio controls
- Support for VPN/hotspot connections
- Automatic reconnect feature
- Mute phone audio option
- Chromecast support for Nintendo Switch
In-app purchases
ApowerMirror
- 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
- 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
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror
- Share Screen$0.997 Days
- Screen Mirror$2.991 Month
- Replica Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
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- Replica Premium Biannual$14.996 Months
- Referral Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Screen Mirroring3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Replica Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
- Replica Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Replica Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Replica One Time Premium$69.99
Questions
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