Comparison

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror vs XMirror

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

XMirror

Wirelessly mirror your iOS device's screen and audio to your car's display. Enjoy your content on a larger screen without needing an internet connection, utilizing your personal hotspot for a secure local network connection.

Highlights
  • Audio support for car screens
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Wireless connection
  • Local network privacy
  • No internet traffic needed
  • VPN for private LAN tunnel
Features
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XMirror - Your Ultimate iOS Screen Mirroring Solution for Car with Audio. Key features: 1. Audio Support: Enjoy your favorite content on the car screen with full audio support. 2. Screen Orientation: XMirror supports both portrait and landscape orientations. 3. Cable-Free: Connect your devices wirelessly for mirroring. 4. Privacy Guarantee: Your data is always secure. XMirror transmits data exclusively via your local network. 5. No Internet Traffic Needed: The app's mirroring traffic stays on local network of your iOS device's Personal Hotspot. Steps: 1. Open your iPhone's [Settings] and enable [Allow Others to Join] in [Personal Hotspot]. 2. Connect your car to your iPhone's Personal Hotspot. 3. Launch XMirror and tap 'Start' to initiate Screen Broadcast. 4. Open http://7.7.7.7:8000 in your car's browser. 5. Keep your screen unlocked for uninterrupted mirroring. Feedback: Your satisfaction is our priority. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us at 1001tvs@nero.com or visit our official website: https://1001tvs.com. Notes: Some cars block all private LAN access, so we use a VPN to build a tunnel between your phone and browser. Unlike standard VPNs, ours is specifically for screen mirroring, keeping data within your local LAN and never uploading it to the internet. This ensures your privacy and security.

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror4 screens
XMirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror at 4.4 against XMirror's 3.0. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 14). 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 XMirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror has 28K ratings behind it against 14, 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 45% of XMirror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update weekly, XMirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror versus XMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring・Cast・MirrorXMirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28K ratings) — better3.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTiago Martinho LTDNero AG

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror

All ratings28,280 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews2,581 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative32.7%

XMirror

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

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

XMirror

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
1 purchases

XMirror

One-time1
  • Lifetime versionFree

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror free?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XMirror free?
XMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or XMirror?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while XMirror averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or XMirror have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror nor XMirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror or XMirror?
Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror ships an update weekly, and XMirror every 2 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Cast・Mirror was updated on September 25, 2026 and XMirror on August 15, 2026.

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