# Screen Mirroring vs Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Mirroring at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's subscription. Screen Mirroring also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 654). Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 53K ratings behind it against 654, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 15% of Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 months, Screen Mirroring Smart Screen every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Screen Mirroring Smart Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1480668546/reviews) | **[4.7 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-screen/id6470219556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 654 |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **15.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 200 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) | [Gowalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649775469) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id1480668546)

Effortlessly mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your Roku TV with zero delay. Share photos, videos, and web content for business presentations or personal entertainment. No extra hardware or complex setup needed.

**Highlights:** Zero-delay screen mirroring, Mirror iPhone/iPad to Roku TV, Cast photos and videos, Stream web videos, No additional hardware required, Easy setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast connection
- 💡 Useful for mirroring photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🤯 Confusing setup and usage

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected charges even after cancellation
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Laggy performance and video quality issues

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to mirror entire screen, not just photos/videos
- Improve audio support


### Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-screen/id6470219556)

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV for presentations or entertainment. Stream photos, videos, and web content with minimal delay. Offers a user-friendly experience for seamless casting.

**Highlights:** Mirror iPhone/iPad screen to TV, Stream photos and videos, Cast web videos, Low latency mirroring, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $3.99 Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $7.99 Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription $39.99 Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🆓 Free trial option available
- 🔄 On-time cancellation feature
- 👩‍💻 Potential for customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charges despite cancellation
- 🚫 False advertising of free trial
- 📉 App functionality issues and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Mirroring Smart Screen free?

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen?

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Screen Mirroring Smart Screen averages 4.7 from 654 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen have ads?

Both Screen Mirroring and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen every 11 days. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on November 5, 2026 and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen on November 3, 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.*