# Drong Cast vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Mirroring at 55% against Drong Cast's 8%. Screen Mirroring also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (19K vs 3.2K). Drong Cast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drong Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 19K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Drong Cast's written reviews are positive against 55% of Screen Mirroring's.

Drong Cast ships an update every 4 months, Screen Mirroring every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drong Cast | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drong-cast/id1280180906/reviews) | **[4.0 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1449834600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huizhou Dongrong Haotian Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584059390) | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) |

## What reviewers say

### Drong Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drong-cast/id1280180906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved app UI and instructions
- Support for latest iOS versions
- Expanded firmware update options


### 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 Drong Cast free?

Drong Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drong Cast or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Drong Cast averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.0 from 19K ratings.

### Do Drong Cast or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Drong Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drong Cast or Screen Mirroring?

Drong Cast ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Mirroring every 2 months. Most recently, Drong Cast was updated on October 26, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on October 29, 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.*