Comparison

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror vs Smart View

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

Smart View

Easily stream multimedia content from your phone or PC to your smart TV. Control your TV remotely, create custom playlists, and mirror your screen in real-time. Enjoy your favorite media on the big screen.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • Media casting from phone and PC
  • Create personalized playlists
  • Remote TV control
  • Support for all media files
  • Real-time casting
Features
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Smart View App Lets you enjoy multimedia content from your mobile and PC on your Smart TV as well as letting you control the Smart TV with your mobile. With Smart View you can easy to watch your favorite content on your TV. Play content from your mobile TV Assist, easy to connect your mobile to the TV and select videos, pictures, or even music. Your content will instantly play on the Smart View TV Cast. Create Playlists Create personalized playlists to access all of your favorite videos, photos, and music in one place. Play content from your PC Add content files or even a whole folder from your PC into Smart View, and play everything on the list in one go! Features • Smart Things Smart View App • Mirror Smart View, Allshare, Allcast • Phone screen on a large smart TV • Support for all media files, pictures, videos, etc. • Cast media files and mirror screen to TV and Windows • Screen Mirroring - Smart Share - TV • Cast photos, music & videos to Chromecast • Cast To TV: Screen Mirroring for Smart TV • Control your Remote, Smart Remote • Watch your movies on Chromecast TV • Easy to connect from the Smart Share App How to use Mirroring 1. Make sure your phone/tablet and smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Enable “Wireless display” on your phone. 3. Enable “Miracast” on your smart TV. 4. Search and pair the device. SmartThings With Smart View, you can cast your photos on your TV. Easy cast music from your Chromecast app to your Smart TV. Cast your camera video to your TV screen! Smart share app for all smart TVs. Stream the phone's camera to Chromecast. Smart Things Smart View app is the best smart view app. By using the SmartThings app, Smart View is a free screen mirroring, with Castto you can broadcast any files to your Smart TV. With SmartShare you can make screen mirroring of any photos, video files, audio, and other content to your Smart TV in real-time and without any delay. Smart View Smart TV enables you to cast images, videos, and music to all TV or other DLNA Devices. With a smart TV cast, you can stream any content to your device. Smart Share is a screen casting that allows you to easily open any media on the big screen, including mobile games, photos, music, videos, and e-books. With TV Cast you can control what you watch on your TV without interrupting the playback. Smart View's interface is pretty simple, designed so you never lose sight of whatever you're watching at that moment. All you have to do is connect your TV and smart device to the same network. After that, you're ready to start controlling playback. All Screen Mirroring App smart view TV screen mirroring assistant for screencasting, Cast Phone to TV with Wi-Fi. Smart Share is the perfect casting app for all smart TVs without Wi-Fi just by using dongles or adaptors. SmartShare provides phone to TV, cast To TV, and TV mirror, all connected with the smart cast. Smart View Screen Mirroring - use the Costo feature from supported applications. Smart View Free App is able to play games and videos with a screen mirror. Smart View - Cast Phone to TV based on Miracast TV mirror technology is your best choice! Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: Privacy Policy https://smart-view.netlify.app/ Terms of use https://smart-view.netlify.app/terms EULA https://smart-view.netlify.app/eula

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror4 screens
Smart View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror at 61% against Smart View's 6%. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Smart View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror has 28K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror's written reviews are positive against 6% of Smart View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update every 8 days, Smart View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror versus Smart View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring・Cast・MirrorSmart View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28K ratings) — better4.0 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better5.5% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago Martinho LTDKishan Lakkad

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

All ratings28,372 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews2,600 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative32.8%

Smart View

All ratings1,393 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive5.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative93.5%

User reviews

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🚀 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy/glitchy
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
  • 🐛 Poor video quality
  • 🐛 Audio issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Smart View

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great resource

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Takes long time to open
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🤖 Predatory pop-ups
  • 💰 Paid subscription issues

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

Smart View

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to find/connect to TV
  • Persistent 'upgrade to premium' prompts

Requested features

2 requests
  • Manual TV connection option
  • Improved device compatibility

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
3 purchases

Smart View

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror free?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart View free?
Smart View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or Smart View?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Smart View averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or Smart View have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror nor Smart View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or Smart View?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update every 8 days, and Smart View every 6 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart View on October 20, 2026.

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