# MyPatterns vs Screen Mirroring | Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring | Smart TV at 4.5 against MyPatterns's 3.3. Screen Mirroring | Smart TV also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 3) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). MyPatterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring | Smart TV sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. MyPatterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Mirroring | Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring | Smart TV has 28K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyPatterns's written reviews are positive against 25% of Screen Mirroring | Smart TV's.

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, Screen Mirroring | Smart TV every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPatterns | Screen Mirroring | Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id1586624313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeng Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325458851) | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPatterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711)

Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive pattern library, Mobile pattern customization, Wi-Fi machine monitoring, Import and edit embroidery files, Thread color adjustment, Pattern rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring | Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id1586624313)

Easily mirror your phone's screen to any smart TV with high quality and no lag. Share presentations, photos, videos, or even use it as a real-time whiteboard for creative or professional use.

**Highlights:** Mirror iPhone screen to smart TV, High quality and no delay, Real-time whiteboard functionality, Cast photos and videos, Watch YouTube and TV shows on TV, Works with all TVs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Connect to Smart TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $19.99 | per year |
| Connect to Smart TV | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works for personal photos/videos
- 💡 Good free alternative to paid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔒 Misleading/deceptive practices
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Screen mirroring issues
- Frequent disconnections
- Incompatible with certain TVs

**Requested features**

- Better video/audio quality
- More device compatibility
- Transparent subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPatterns free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring | Smart TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyPatterns or Screen Mirroring | Smart TV?

Screen Mirroring | Smart TV is rated higher. MyPatterns averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Screen Mirroring | Smart TV averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do MyPatterns or Screen Mirroring | Smart TV have ads?

Neither MyPatterns nor Screen Mirroring | Smart TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPatterns or Screen Mirroring | Smart TV?

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Mirroring | Smart TV every 4 weeks. Most recently, MyPatterns was updated on June 13, 2026 and Screen Mirroring | Smart TV on September 26, 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.*