# Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror vs Smart View

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.

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.

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.

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update every 8 days, Smart View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror | Smart View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringcastmirror/id1468495939/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 5.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiago Martinho LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719419125) | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringcastmirror/id1468495939)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share Screen | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirror | $2.99 | per month |
| Replica Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Replica Premium Biannual | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Referral Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring | $29.99 | per year |
| Replica Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Replica Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Replica Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Replica One Time Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Longer free trial period
- Lifetime subscription option
- Miracast support
- Roku compatibility
- Ability to cast Netflix/streaming apps


### Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great resource

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find/connect to TV
- Persistent 'upgrade to premium' prompts

**Requested features**

- Manual TV connection option
- Improved device compatibility


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and Smart View on October 23, 2026.

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