# Screen Mirroring vs SMART Mirror

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.0 against SMART Mirror's 2.9. Screen Mirroring also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 21%) and ratings volume (18K vs 15). SMART Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 18K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 21% of SMART Mirror's.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, SMART Mirror every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | SMART Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1449834600/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [SMART Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/433502125) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SMART Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474)

Wirelessly mirror your device's screen to a compatible interactive display. Simply open the app, enter a connection code, and start sharing your content instantly.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Connect via code, Compatible with SMART Boards, iQ embedded computing support, Easy setup

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is SMART Mirror free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or SMART Mirror?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while SMART Mirror averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or SMART Mirror have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; SMART Mirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or SMART Mirror?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and SMART Mirror every 3 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on September 26, 2026 and SMART Mirror on July 3, 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.*