Comparison

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror vs Hoyle LightControl

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

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

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/

About

Hoyle LightControl

Features
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The Light Control app allows you to control any of the reactive lamps created by Adam Hoyle Ceramics. In addition to fine grained controls over the animation speed and brightness of the lamps, the app also allows you to change the lamp's colour palette to suit your mood.

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror4 screens
Hoyle LightControl1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoyle LightControl at none against Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror's 11. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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・Cast・Mirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Hoyle LightControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update every 8 days, Hoyle LightControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror versus Hoyle LightControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring・Cast・MirrorHoyle LightControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago Martinho LTDAdam Hoyle

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

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

Hoyle LightControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

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
None

Hoyle LightControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror free?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoyle LightControl free?
Hoyle LightControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or Hoyle LightControl have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror nor Hoyle LightControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or Hoyle LightControl?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update every 8 days, and Hoyle LightControl every 3 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hoyle LightControl on September 16, 2026.

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