# Screen Mirroring vs Smart Share

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.3 against Smart Share's 2.8. Screen Mirroring also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 26) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). Smart Share's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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 Smart Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 59K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Share's.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Share monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Smart Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1453967997/reviews)** | [2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-share/id6759067604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **10.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 8 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) | [Aran Amida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633826637) |

## 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


### Smart Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-share/id6759067604)

Easily display phone content on a larger screen for better viewing and sharing. Stream videos, photos, music, and web pages, or mirror your screen in real-time for presentations or gaming. Control playback and audio from your device.

**Highlights:** Cast media to larger screens, Real-time screen mirroring, Remote playback control, Share personal media, Play audio through connected speakers, Wireless connection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is Smart Share free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Smart Share?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Smart Share averages 2.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or Smart Share have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Smart Share does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or Smart Share?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Share monthly. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart Share 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.*