# iVent vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is price: Screen Mirroring at Free against iVent's $2.99. Screen Mirroring also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). iVent's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Screen Mirroring is free to download; iVent costs $2.99 up front. Screen Mirroring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iVent asks for nothing beyond the download.

iVent ships an update every 14 months, Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVent | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ian Pidgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/578230586) | [LQL Studio One Member Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449101185) |

## What reviewers say

### iVent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivent/id1357963446)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997)

Easily mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV wirelessly. Stream photos, videos, and web content in high quality. Ideal for presentations and media viewing on a larger screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Cast photos and videos, Stream web videos, No TV app installation needed, No cables required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring to Smart TVs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Screen Mirroring Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Screen Mirroring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Miracast TV | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Works well for screen mirroring
- 💡 Best app for older LG TVs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to devices
- 🐛 Stops working after a few months
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV devices
- Video orientation issues on TV screen
- Frequent disconnections and streaming issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/rewind/forward videos
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free trial without payment details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVent free?

iVent costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Do iVent or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; iVent does not.

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

iVent ships an update every 14 months, and Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVent was updated on November 2, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on November 8, 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.*