Comparison

Screen Mirroring vs Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

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

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring

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
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Chromecast Mirroring & Remote mirrors your iPhone or iPad screen with sound, full HD quality and low-latency to Chromecast and Google TV Streamer. You can mirror videos, websites, photos, games, apps, presentations, spreadsheets and documents and to your Chromecast. You can also remote control your Chromecast. * Supported devices: Chromecast, Google TV Streamer and TVs with Chromecast built-in or Google Cast. * Supported TVs and streaming players: Xiaomi MI Box, NVIDIA Shield TV and all TVs with Google Cast or Chromecast built-in, e.g. Sony, TCL, Vizio, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Soniq. * Your iPhone/iPad and your Chromecast must be connected to the same Wi-Fi to make screen mirroring work. * Latency is very low (below 1 second) when you have good Wi-Fi network conditions. * The app has no hidden subscriptions or costs and mirroring can be used for free and without time limitations. Some extra features are available as a upgrade and can be purchased for a small one-time fee. * If a third party app, for example Spotify, does not mirror sound correctly, please FORCE CLOSE and restart Spotify while the mirroring session is active. Please check the Apple Support page to learn how to FORCE CLOSE an app: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201330. * Black screen problems: Some third party apps don not allow screen mirroring. When you try to mirror their content, a black screen will appear on your TV, for example with Amazon Prime, HBO and other services. This is a restriction chosen by the content providers. * This unique app is developed and maintained since 2019. With every update we improve the quality of the app. * Our support team is here to help you via email. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we could do to improve the app for you. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Google or any other trademark mentioned here. Chromecast and Google TV Streamer are trademarks of Google LLC.

About

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to various TVs and computers without needing AirPlay. Easily share presentations, photos, videos, and social media content on a larger display with high video quality and low latency.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad
  • Cast to smart TVs
  • Cast to streaming devices
  • Cast to computers
  • High video quality
  • Low latency
Features
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Replica is an app that takes video from your iPhone or iPad and puts it onto your TV using screen mirroring. Normally you'd need a device that supports AirPlay but not with Replica! With Replica installed you can send video to almost any TV or computer. Supported devices include streaming devices such as Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and many more. Smart televisions from Samsung, LG, TCL, Xiaomi, Sony Bravia, Philips, Hitachi, and Toshiba are just some of those supported. You can even use Replica to put video onto your Tesla's big screen, too. In fact, any device with Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge installed can receive video from Replica. Being able to mirror your screen can come in super handy. - Need to run a Keynote presentation at work, but want to be able to show everyone on a large screen? No problem. - Want to show off photos from your vacation, but don't have an AirPlay-compatible TV? Replica has the answer. - Want to be able to watch your home movies on almost any TV or computer? Now you can. - Need to watch web-based video from your browser on a bigger screen? We've got you. - Want to cast social media apps like Instagram or TikTok onto the TV? Replica handles it. - Need to show messaging apps like Whatsapp or Telegram to everyone? Show it with Replica. Using Replica is as easy as can be and is as simple as downloading the app onto your iPhone or iPad, connecting to the display device following on-screen instructions, and enjoying the show. With great video quality and low latency, Replica is the only app you need to put any iPhone or iPad into the big screen. We're so confident that you'll love Replica that we offer a referral program invite a friend and get an extended free trial, plus a discounted annual plan! DISCLAIMER: Some apps with copyrighted content (Apple TV, Fitness, Music, Netflix or Prime) will not work when using screen mirroring via Replica. In the case of protected content, a black screen will appear. This is not a fault of Replica, but rather a feature implemented by the content providers. A note for Tesla users: Do not use this app while driving. The use of this app may be restricted based on your local jurisdiction. This app should only be used when the car is parked. A vehicle with the MCU2 hardware is required for screen mirroring. The app is not affiliated with Google, Amazon, Tesla or any other trademark mentioned. This is not an official app of Google, Amazon, or Tesla. For any questions or concerns, please contact: replica.cast.app@gmail.com Website https://www.tryreplica.com Privacy Policy https://www.tryreplica.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use https://www.tryreplica.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring4 screens
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast at none against Screen Mirroring's shown. Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Screen Mirroring's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Screen Mirroring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 28K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 61% of Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Mirroring versus Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen MirroringReplica・Screen Mirroring・Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (19K ratings)4.4 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit ConsultingTiago Martinho LTD

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring

All ratings18,331 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews1,103 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative36.6%

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

All ratings28,398 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews2,603 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative32.8%

User reviews

Screen Mirroring

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well for screen mirroring
  • 💡 Useful for casting to TV
  • 😊 Happy with the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔇 No audio support in free version
  • 💸 Aggressive upselling for premium version
  • 📺 Poor video quality and lag issues

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🚀 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy/glitchy
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🐛 Poor video quality
  • 🐛 Audio issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with VPN
  • Casting stops working after upgrading to premium
  • Frequent connection issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio support in free version
  • Improve video quality and reduce lag
  • Reduce frequency of ads and upgrade prompts

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Subscription charges despite free trial
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Black screen when casting certain content
  • Mirroring not working with Apple TV
  • Mirroring not working with Rivian vehicles
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  • Constant buffering/disconnections
  • Reversed/distorted screen mirroring
  • Unusable due to extreme lag

Requested features

10 requests
  • Longer free trial period
  • Lifetime subscription option
  • Miracast support
  • Roku compatibility
  • Ability to cast Netflix/streaming apps
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  • Zoom/aspect ratio controls
  • Support for VPN/hotspot connections
  • Automatic reconnect feature
  • Mute phone audio option
  • Chromecast support for Nintendo Switch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Mirroring

One-time1
  • Chromecast$9.99
10 purchases

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

Subscriptions9
  • Share Screen$0.997 Days
  • Screen Mirror$2.991 Month
  • Replica Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Replica Premium Biannual$14.996 Months
  • Referral Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Screen Mirroring3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Replica Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Replica Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Replica Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Replica One Time Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast free?
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast?
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.0 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast averages 4.4 from 28K ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring or Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast have ads?
Screen Mirroring shows ads; Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast?
Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast every 10 days. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 25, 2026 and Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast on October 25, 2026.

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