# Screen Mirroring vs Castify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Castify at 52% against Screen Mirroring's 10%. Castify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Screen Mirroring's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (59K vs 474). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 59K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 52% of Castify's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, Castify weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Castify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997/reviews)** | [4.1 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 474 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **51.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LQL Studio One Member Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449101185) | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Castify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529)

Stream web videos, photos, and music from your iPhone to your TV without needing an app on your television. Enjoy high-quality casting with easy controls and full playback options.

**Highlights:** Stream web videos, photos, and music, No TV app installation required, Ultra high-quality streaming, Easiest app controls, Full playback controls, Live streaming, Cast browser to Smart TV

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Castify Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Cast Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Cast Yearly with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Casting | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming performance
- 💡 Converts any TV into a smart TV
- 📺 Good content selection and variety
- ✨ Works well with larger videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections during playback
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly
- ❌ Doesn't work with multiple TV brands
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📉 Inconsistent streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- Device discovery fails - can't see TV
- App won't load after connecting to TV
- Unexpected disconnections while playing videos
- App constantly freezes and crashes
- Video and audio out of sync

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands beyond Google
- More free content options
- Improved search functionality
- Better user interface design
- Expanded content library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is Castify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Castify?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Castify averages 4.1 from 474 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or Castify have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Castify does not.

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

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castify weekly. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 31, 2026 and Castify on October 25, 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.*