Comparison

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast vs Screen Mirroring Smart Cast

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

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About

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

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

Screen Mirroring Smart Cast

Stream videos, images, and music from your device to your TV wirelessly. Mirror your camera or mobile screen, and display personal photos and videos. PC content can also be streamed to your television.

Highlights
  • Cast to TV in high quality
  • Mirror camera feed
  • Share mobile screen
  • Display photos and videos
  • Stream PC content to TV
Features
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Introducing the screen mirroring application! Effortlessly stream all your videos, images, and music from your device to your TV. Key Features: - Cast to your TV in high quality - Mirror your camera - Share your mobile screen - Display personal photos and videos - Stream videos from your PC to your TV Subscribe to unlock all features: Charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but no refunds are given for the current subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Easily mirror almost anything from your Phone to your TV! Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxA9lXq958OV0bS1htbRqwci7xs2yHuKV9vXB_slNxg/edit Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FOvE07bMFmtDX3z4m5HGq7XSVZkc4zztnMNfzX93wwQ/edit

Screenshots

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast4 screens
Screen Mirroring Smart Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast at 61% against Screen Mirroring Smart Cast's 0%. Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 22) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Screen Mirroring Smart Cast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). 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. Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring Smart Cast sells 4 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

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast has 28K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen Mirroring Smart Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast ships an update every 10 days, Screen Mirroring Smart Cast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast versus Screen Mirroring Smart Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReplica・Screen Mirroring・CastScreen Mirroring Smart Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28K ratings) — better4.1 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTiago Martinho LTDDominik Falkner

Customer experience

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

All ratings28,398 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews2,605 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative32.8%

Screen Mirroring Smart Cast

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

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
Show 5 more
  • Zoom/aspect ratio controls
  • Support for VPN/hotspot connections
  • Automatic reconnect feature
  • Mute phone audio option
  • Chromecast support for Nintendo Switch

Screen Mirroring Smart Cast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast

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
4 purchases

Screen Mirroring Smart Cast

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$59.99

Questions

Is Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast free?
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Mirroring Smart Cast free?
Screen Mirroring Smart Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast or Screen Mirroring Smart Cast?
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast is rated higher. Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Screen Mirroring Smart Cast averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.
Do Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast or Screen Mirroring Smart Cast have ads?
Neither Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast nor Screen Mirroring Smart Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast or Screen Mirroring Smart Cast?
Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Mirroring Smart Cast daily. Most recently, Replica・Screen Mirroring・Cast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Mirroring Smart Cast on October 24, 2026.

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