# iPencil vs Smart Mirror | TV & Device

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Mirror | TV & Device at 4.2 against iPencil's 3.5. Smart Mirror | TV & Device also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 4) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). iPencil's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPencil sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Mirror | TV & Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Mirror | TV & Device holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Mirror | TV & Device has 25K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iPencil's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Mirror | TV & Device's.

iPencil ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Mirror | TV & Device every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPencil | Smart Mirror | TV & Device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipencil-vector-design/id1456256101/reviews) | **[4.2 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror-tv-and-device/id1484794346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bon Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/973739151) | [长江 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219384398) |

## What reviewers say

### iPencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipencil-vector-design/id1456256101)

Create sophisticated vector graphics on your iPad with unlimited layers, powerful editing tools, and extensive import/export options. Customize your workspace with light, dark, or tinted themes.

**Highlights:** Unlimited layers, Path and text manipulation, Gradient fills, Boolean operations, Color wheel and swatch library, SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activity tools in a week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Activity tools in month | $3.49 | per month |
| Activity tools in 3 month | $6.49 | per 3 months |
| Activity tools in year | $49.99 | per year |


### Smart Mirror | TV & Device

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror-tv-and-device/id1484794346)

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to multiple devices simultaneously, including TVs, computers, and smartphones. Enjoy zero-second delay and high-quality streaming for presentations, education, or sharing media. No extra hardware is needed.

**Highlights:** Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously, Zero-second latency, High picture quality, Supports Smart TVs, PCs, Macs, and more, Mirror screen, video, and photos, Automatic orientation switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Seems to work well
- 👍 Works for what I need

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't connect
- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🔒 Requires subscription

**Reported bugs**

- URL doesn't work
- Crashes/freezes
- Inconsistent performance
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Add sound support
- Improve compatibility with more devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPencil free?

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

### Is Smart Mirror | TV & Device free?

Smart Mirror | TV & Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iPencil or Smart Mirror | TV & Device?

Smart Mirror | TV & Device is rated higher. iPencil averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Mirror | TV & Device averages 4.2 from 25K ratings.

### Do iPencil or Smart Mirror | TV & Device have ads?

Neither iPencil nor Smart Mirror | TV & Device shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPencil or Smart Mirror | TV & Device?

iPencil ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Mirror | TV & Device every 5 weeks. Most recently, iPencil was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart Mirror | TV & Device on November 9, 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.*