Comparison

ApowerMirror vs Screen Mirroring

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

Screen Mirroring

Effortlessly cast your phone, tablet, or computer screen to a TV, PC, or Mac in high definition. Control your computer from your phone, extend your screen for productivity, or share content remotely. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various connection methods.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring to PC, Mac, and TV
  • Control PC from phone
  • Extend screen as secondary monitor
  • Remote screen mirroring
  • Drawing and whiteboard tools
  • Screen capture and recording
Features
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Looking for high-quality and free screen mirroring app? Look no further than LetsView! Easily mirror or cast your phone, tablet, or computer screen to your TV, PC, or Mac. With LetsView, you'll have endless possibilities for communication and entertainment in your daily life. Key Features: *Screen mirroring between mobile phones and PCs Mirror your phone screen to your Mac or Windows computer, enhance your favorite live stream viewing experience, or present content on a bigger screen without any limitations of your phone's screen size. You can even cast your phone screen to multiple devices. *Control PC from a phone Once your computer and smartphone are connected, the smartphone can act as a makeshift keyboard or mouse, allowing you full control over your computer screen with just your fingertips. *Screen mirroring between mobile phone and TV Whether you're watching a movie, watching a sporting event with the family, or giving a business presentation on TV, mirroring your phone's screen to a larger display has never been easier with LetsView. LetsView perfectly fit most of the TVs on the market. *Screen mirroring between PC/tablet and TV In addition to the mobile version, LetsView covers various platforms. Our desktop version also enables mirroring between PC to PC, and PC to TV. *Extend screen Turn your phone into a secondary monitor for your computer, allowing you to focus on main tasks on the primary screen while simultaneously handling auxiliary activities on your phone's screen, thus significantly boosting your productivity. *Remote screen mirroring Screen mirroring is also possible when you are on a different network. The remote screen mirroring feature will help you cross the network, just enter the remote cast code, and the two devices will share the screen over a distance. *Additional features Drawing, whiteboard, document presentation, screen capture, and screen recording of a mobile phone screen are also available. *Why LetsView? ● Ad-free. ● Uninterrupted and unlimited usage. ● HD screen mirroring. ● HD screen recording. *Primary use cases: 1. Family Entertainment Mirroring movies, games, photos, and more onto a larger screen for a better visual experience. 2. Business Presentations Share your PC or mobile phone screen content onto a large screen for presentations or meetings, demonstrate your product to potential customers remotely. 3. Online teaching Share the teacher's device screen and combine it with the whiteboard, enhancing the visual experience of your online classes. 4. Live stream gameplay Broadcast gaming content on a big screen, share gameplay with followers, and keep wonderful moments. *Easy to Connect: Connecting your devices is easy with 3 available methods: direct connection, QR code connection, or passkey connection. Ensure that all your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and your device will be automatically detected for easy connection. If your device isn't detected, simply scan the QR code or enter the passkey to establish the connection. *Contact: We appreciate all your feedback! Contact us at support@letsview.com or send feedback from Me > Feedback on the LetsView app for suggestions, comments, questions, or concerns.

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Mirroring at every 2 weeks against ApowerMirror's every 6 weeks. ApowerMirror's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 396). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 and Screen Mirroring sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for ApowerMirror against 2.8 for Screen Mirroring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApowerMirror has 2.1K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 36% of Screen Mirroring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ApowerMirror versus Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorScreen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings)2.8 (396 ratings)
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better396
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedWangxu Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,099 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,334 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative54.3%

Screen Mirroring

All ratings396 ratings
Positive39.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative50.5%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.9%

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

Screen Mirroring

From 396 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless screen mirroring
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 💡 Useful whiteboard and annotation tools
  • 🚀 Smooth performance with stable Wi-Fi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy or low-quality video
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices

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

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to detect devices on the same network
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Paid version not reflecting purchased status

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to resize mirrored window
  • Support for landscape mode
  • Improved audio sync
  • Background audio playback

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
13 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions6
  • Enjoy HD screens$5.991 Month
  • Mac LetsView Pro(monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Mac LetsView Business(monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription (Pro)$29.991 Year
  • Mac LetsView Pro(annual)$29.991 Year
  • Mac LetsView Business(annual)$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 15 minutes$0.99
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • 900 minutes$9.99
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  • 1800 minutes$12.99
  • LetsView Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
  • Buy 3yr VIP, get +3yrs Free$59.99
  • 3-Year Subscription$59.99

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?
ApowerMirror and Screen Mirroring are both rated 2.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 396 ratings respectively.
Do ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring have ads?
Neither ApowerMirror nor Screen Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Mirroring every 2 weeks. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on September 21, 2026.

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