# Timer Buddy vs Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Buddy at 100% against Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's 11%. Timer Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View is free to download; Timer Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Timer Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timer Buddy's written reviews are positive against 11% of Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's.

Timer Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Buddy | Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-buddy/id1478433981/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringtv-cast-view/id1597094402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138036761) | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-buddy/id1478433981)

This app helps track thinking time for two players with various timing methods and a large, easy-to-read display. It offers audible notifications, countdowns for the last ten seconds, and remembers your settings. It's compatible with both iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Multiple timing methods, Large display, Pause/Resume functionality, Audible notifications, Last ten seconds countdown, Remembers settings, iPhone and iPad compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringtv-cast-view/id1597094402)

Instantly connect your iPhone or iPad to any Smart TV to wirelessly display content. Enjoy smooth HD video casting, screen sharing for games and presentations, and music streaming on a larger screen without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Screen Mirroring & Smart TV Cast, IPTV Streaming, Work & Study Sharing, Photo & Video Casting, Web Video Caster, Music Casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special Offer TV Cast | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen share - Pro TV cast | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month TV Cast Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Pack | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Tv pro 6 month | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly TV Cast Screen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly TV Cast screen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly TV Cast Screen Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Nice app interface
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 👍 Good for gaming
- 👍 Works well with iOS devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV
- Constant ads interrupting use
- Unexpected charges
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple TV casting
- Free trial option
- Monthly subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Buddy free?

Timer Buddy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View free?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Buddy or Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View?

Timer Buddy is rated higher. Timer Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do Timer Buddy or Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View have ads?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View shows ads; Timer Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Buddy or Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View?

Timer Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View monthly. Most recently, Timer Buddy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*