Comparison

ApowerMirror vs Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV

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

Head to head
About

ApowerMirror

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
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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・View Smart TV

Easily cast your iPhone or iPad screen to a wide range of Smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy lag-free streaming of videos and photos from your mobile device to the big screen. The app prioritizes security and offers compatibility with older network-connected TVs.

Highlights
  • Cast iPhone/iPad screen to Smart TVs
  • Supports Samsung, Vizio, Sony, Chromecast, TCL, LG, Roku
  • Lag-free streaming
  • No ads during mirroring
  • Secure casting
  • Compatible with older network TVs
  • Cast videos and photos from gallery
Features
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Cast your iPhone or iPad screen to Samsung, Vizio, Sony, Chromecast, TCL, LG, Roku and more! Simple control, instant screen casting of iPhone or iPad - allows you to watch content from your mobile device without delays and lags. You will not see any ads during the mirroring or casting! Just enjoy the picture on the big screen! Download the application now for Smart TV screen casting and you will surely enjoy it! - Our software has your security in mind - you can cast over an unsecured network without fear of prying eyes tapping into your content. - App also has compatibility settings so even old TV capable of network connection is supported! - Designed with speed in mind it pushes low-end iOS devices to their boundaries, making screen mirroring streaming experience very comfortable. - Instant mirroring speed to your Chromecast devices. - Casting videos and photos from the gallery in two clicks. - Support casting on Smart TV TVs of different brands. Technical details: - We support all Smart TVs. - There’s no need to install or set up anything. - Chromecast-driven devices benefit from almost zero latency to maximize your viewing experience. - Listen to the music right on your Chromecast, Google Cast-powered Smart TV or even Google Cast-powered audio speakers. Just download now and enjoy! We tailored subscriptions to fit everyone’s needs - from short-term ones (yes, you can cancel anytime - no dramas) to the yearly ones so that you can enjoy the latest updates, features and improvements. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://mushuksoftware.uz/privacy.html

Screenshots

ApowerMirror4 screens
Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV at 4.2 against ApowerMirror's 2.8. Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ApowerMirror's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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・View Smart TV sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 711 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of ApowerMirror's written reviews are positive against 32% of Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ApowerMirror versus Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerMirrorScreen Mirroring・View Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (2.1K ratings)4.2 (711 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better711
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedMushuk Software Ltd

Customer experience

ApowerMirror

All ratings2,100 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews1,340 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.3%

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV

All ratings710 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative66.2%

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・View Smart TV

From 711 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast screen mirroring
  • 💡 Free version available
  • 🤩 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Limited free usage time
  • 🔌 Unstable connection
  • 🔍 Poor video quality

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・View Smart TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Freezing on login screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve gallery experience
  • Add quality control options
  • Extend free usage time

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
12 purchases

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV

Subscriptions10
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$5.991 Month
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$8.991 Month
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$9.991 Month
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$12.991 Year
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$19.993 Months
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV3 variants$24.996 Months
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$29.99
  • Screen Mirroring for Smart TV$39.99

Questions

Is ApowerMirror free?
ApowerMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV free?
Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV?
Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV is rated higher. ApowerMirror averages 2.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV averages 4.2 from 711 ratings.
Do ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV have ads?
Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV shows ads; ApowerMirror does not.
Which is updated more often, ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV?
ApowerMirror ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV fortnightly. Most recently, ApowerMirror was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV on October 27, 2026.

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