Comparison

Screen Mirroring vs CastOn

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

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring

Effortlessly cast your phone, tablet, or computer screen to a TV, PC, or Mac in high definition. Control your computer from your phone, extend your screen for productivity, or share content remotely. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various connection methods.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring to PC, Mac, and TV
  • Control PC from phone
  • Extend screen as secondary monitor
  • Remote screen mirroring
  • Drawing and whiteboard tools
  • Screen capture and recording
Features
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Looking for high-quality and free screen mirroring app? Look no further than LetsView! Easily mirror or cast your phone, tablet, or computer screen to your TV, PC, or Mac. With LetsView, you'll have endless possibilities for communication and entertainment in your daily life. Key Features: *Screen mirroring between mobile phones and PCs Mirror your phone screen to your Mac or Windows computer, enhance your favorite live stream viewing experience, or present content on a bigger screen without any limitations of your phone's screen size. You can even cast your phone screen to multiple devices. *Control PC from a phone Once your computer and smartphone are connected, the smartphone can act as a makeshift keyboard or mouse, allowing you full control over your computer screen with just your fingertips. *Screen mirroring between mobile phone and TV Whether you're watching a movie, watching a sporting event with the family, or giving a business presentation on TV, mirroring your phone's screen to a larger display has never been easier with LetsView. LetsView perfectly fit most of the TVs on the market. *Screen mirroring between PC/tablet and TV In addition to the mobile version, LetsView covers various platforms. Our desktop version also enables mirroring between PC to PC, and PC to TV. *Extend screen Turn your phone into a secondary monitor for your computer, allowing you to focus on main tasks on the primary screen while simultaneously handling auxiliary activities on your phone's screen, thus significantly boosting your productivity. *Remote screen mirroring Screen mirroring is also possible when you are on a different network. The remote screen mirroring feature will help you cross the network, just enter the remote cast code, and the two devices will share the screen over a distance. *Additional features Drawing, whiteboard, document presentation, screen capture, and screen recording of a mobile phone screen are also available. *Why LetsView? ● Ad-free. ● Uninterrupted and unlimited usage. ● HD screen mirroring. ● HD screen recording. *Primary use cases: 1. Family Entertainment Mirroring movies, games, photos, and more onto a larger screen for a better visual experience. 2. Business Presentations Share your PC or mobile phone screen content onto a large screen for presentations or meetings, demonstrate your product to potential customers remotely. 3. Online teaching Share the teacher's device screen and combine it with the whiteboard, enhancing the visual experience of your online classes. 4. Live stream gameplay Broadcast gaming content on a big screen, share gameplay with followers, and keep wonderful moments. *Easy to Connect: Connecting your devices is easy with 3 available methods: direct connection, QR code connection, or passkey connection. Ensure that all your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and your device will be automatically detected for easy connection. If your device isn't detected, simply scan the QR code or enter the passkey to establish the connection. *Contact: We appreciate all your feedback! Contact us at support@letsview.com or send feedback from Me > Feedback on the LetsView app for suggestions, comments, questions, or concerns.

About

CastOn

Easily share your iPhone screen with others on a larger display. Stream photos, videos, browser content, or even use it as a live camera feed. Features a collaborative whiteboard for shared creativity.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for all iPhone content
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Interactive whiteboard mode
  • Live camera streaming to TV
  • Browser mirroring for shared browsing
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Meet CastOn—the screen-mirroring app that puts your iPhone on the big screen with a single tap. Still squinting at a tiny iPhone screen while everyone crowds around? CastOn wirelessly connects to your Smart TV over WiFi, so you can share TikTok, YouTube, photos, and more without passing your phone around. No cables, no setup headaches—just tap and go big. Perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or game nights, CastOn turns every moment into one worth sharing. With CastOn, you can: • Turn solo scrolling into something everyone can enjoy. Instantly stream TikTok, YouTube, and personal media on any Smart TV and share your favorite content on the big screen. • Upgrade your game nights. Give board games a modern twist with an interactive Whiteboard that turns your television into a virtual playground for unforgettable fun with family and friends. • Find movies you'll love faster. Let AI recommend and cast movies tailored to your interests, so movie night starts in seconds—no long searches required. • Bring live events to your living room. Watch live streams and local events on your main screen and feel closer to the action as it unfolds. • Enjoy lag-free mirroring, every time. Broadcast crisp HD video and audio straight to your TV in a single tap, with perfect synchronization and zero delays. • Keep your data private. Local network streaming mirrors your screen directly to your TV, keeping your personal data on your devices—not on our servers. SCREEN MIRRORING Mirror your entire iPhone to your TV in real time—TikTok feeds, YouTube videos, your browser, and more. Full HD, perfect sync, zero delays. PHOTO & VIDEO CAST Send your camera roll straight to the TV without handing your phone around. Birthday moments, travel snaps, funny clips—right there for everyone to see. You can still check messages and use your phone while casting. WHITEBOARD Draw on your iPhone and watch it appear on your TV instantly. Sketch out a party plan, brainstorm a project, or play tic-tac-toe with the kids. The bigger the canvas, the bolder the ideas. LIVE STREAM Turn your iPhone into a live camera feed for your TV. Monitor another room, keep tabs on your pets, or stream local events and live happenings straight to your living room screen. AI MOVIE PICKS Not sure what to watch? CastOn's AI recommends movies based on your taste and casts them instantly—so movie night starts the moment you're ready. Download CastOn now and turn every shared moment into a big-screen experience! FAQ Q: Do I need cables or special equipment? A: No. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network—that's all it takes. Q: Is the mirroring smooth and high-quality? A: Yes. CastOn streams crisp HD video and audio over your local network with no lag. Q: Is my personal data safe? A: Absolutely. All streaming happens locally between your devices, so your data never passes through our servers. UNLIMITED ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to all app features. Subscriptions are billed automatically based on your selected plan. By using CastOn, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/privacy https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/terms

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring4 screens
CastOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CastOn at 4.5 against Screen Mirroring's 2.8. CastOn also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 396). Screen Mirroring's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CastOn sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CastOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastOn has 5.2K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 37% of CastOn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 weeks, CastOn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screen Mirroring versus CastOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen MirroringCastOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (396 ratings)4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews37.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3965.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWangxu Technology Co., LtdEpicScale Inc

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring

All ratings396 ratings
Positive39.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative50.5%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.9%

CastOn

All ratings5,228 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative60.6%

User reviews

Screen Mirroring

From 396 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless screen mirroring
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 💡 Useful whiteboard and annotation tools
  • 🚀 Smooth performance with stable Wi-Fi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy or low-quality video
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices

CastOn

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent
  • ⭐ Jesus

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Terrible app
  • 🚫 Garbage
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Worst app ever
  • 🚫 Waste of money

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to detect devices on the same network
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Paid version not reflecting purchased status

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to resize mirrored window
  • Support for landscape mode
  • Improved audio sync
  • Background audio playback

CastOn

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
  • Unsuccessful screen sharing

Requested features

1 request
  • Sound transfer to TV

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions6
  • Enjoy HD screens$5.991 Month
  • Mac LetsView Pro(monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Mac LetsView Business(monthly)$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Annual Subscription (Pro)$29.991 Year
  • Mac LetsView Pro(annual)$29.991 Year
  • Mac LetsView Business(annual)$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 15 minutes$0.99
  • 360 minutes$3.99
  • 900 minutes$9.99
Show 4 more
  • 1800 minutes$12.99
  • LetsView Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
  • Buy 3yr VIP, get +3yrs Free$59.99
  • 3-Year Subscription$59.99
11 purchases

CastOn

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$29.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime access$1.99
  • Lifetime access$4.99

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CastOn free?
CastOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or CastOn?
CastOn is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 2.8 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while CastOn averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring or CastOn have ads?
CastOn shows ads; Screen Mirroring does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or CastOn?
Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 weeks, and CastOn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on September 30, 2026 and CastOn on October 1, 2026.

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