Comparison

Screen mirroring vs Castify

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

Head to head
About

Screen mirroring

Mirror your phone's screen to your Smart TV for entertainment, presentations, or creative activities. Stream photos, videos, apps, and even draw directly on the big screen. Offers unlimited HD mirroring and full feature access with premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Cast phone screen to TV
  • Stream camera live
  • Cast photos & videos
  • Stream favorite apps
  • Web video caster
  • Draw, doodle, and teach on TV
Features
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Miracast - Screen mirroring app will help mirror your device screen to your Smart TV. You can watch, play, streaming, draw, doodle and teach right on your big screen TV. We build-in all the smart cast features in this app #Features: - Cast your phone screen to TV screen. - Stream your Camera Live. This is Fun! - Channel on your TV. - Making presentation in a business meeting - Cast photos & videos to your TV - Stream your favorite apps on your big TV - Web video caster - Draw, Doodle and Teach Right on your TV. You can zoom in /out to draw full page. or change brush size, opacity & color. How to use this App? 1. Your device and TV must connect to the same network. 2. Click connect button on the app (top left) and choose your TV. 3. Select app features & enjoy your phone screen on the big screen PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS √ Unlimited Screen mirroring HD √ Access all smart cast features * Choose from subscription option: - a monthly subscription start with a 3-day free trial - a yearly subscription start with a 3-day free trial – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. * Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: http://www.tektrify.com/privacypolicy/ Thanks you for choosing our product!

About

Castify

Stream web videos, photos, and music from your iPhone to your TV without needing an app on your television. Enjoy high-quality casting with easy controls and full playback options.

Highlights
  • Stream web videos, photos, and music
  • No TV app installation required
  • Ultra high-quality streaming
  • Easiest app controls
  • Full playback controls
  • Live streaming
  • Cast browser to Smart TV
Features
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Watch everything you love on the biggest screen in your home. Turn your iPhone into a powerful casting and screen mirroring hub. Instantly stream videos, photos, music, web pages, and presentations to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, and other supported devices. Enjoy a smooth, fast, and reliable big-screen experience designed for everyday entertainment, sharing, and productivity. Whether you want to watch movies, mirror your screen, stream YouTube videos, browse websites, play music, or present content, everything is just one tap away. KEY FEATURES • Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real time. Ideal for movies, gaming, fitness, meetings, and presentations. • Cast to TV (Chromecast & Smart TV) Stream videos, photos, and media directly to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV.. • Web Video Casting Browse websites inside the app and instantly cast supported online videos to your TV. • YouTube Casting Stream YouTube videos on the big screen with smooth playback controls. • Photo & Video Sharing Display your photos, albums, and videos on your TV in high quality. • Music Streaming Play music and audio files from your iPhone to your TV or connected devices. • TV Remote Control Control supported smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your iPhone. • Sketchboard / Drawing Cast Draw, write, and instantly project your sketches to the TV screen. • Full Playback Controls Play, pause, seek, rewind, fast-forward, and control volume easily. WHY USERS LOVE THIS APP • Fast and easy connection setup • High-quality streaming and mirroring • Simple and intuitive interface • All-in-one casting solution • Reliable wireless performance • Works with multiple devices SUPPORTED DEVICES Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, DLNA receivers, and other compatible streaming devices. HOW IT WORKS? Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Select your device from the list. Choose Screen Mirroring, Web Cast, Photos, Videos, Music, YouTube, or Remote. Start enjoying your content on the big screen instantly. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/subscription-terms-chromecast.html TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/terms--condition-chromecast.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/privacy-policy-chromecast.html

Screenshots

Screen mirroring3 screens
Castify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen mirroring and Castify both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Castify's written reviews are positive against 12% of Screen mirroring's. Screen mirroring's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 476). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Castify 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Screen mirroring against 4.1 for Castify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 476 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Screen mirroring's written reviews are positive against 52% of Castify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen mirroring ships an update every 4 days, Castify weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen mirroring versus Castify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen mirroringCastify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.8K ratings)4.1 (476 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews51.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better476
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB146 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTektrify, IncPIRON APPS

Customer experience

Screen mirroring

All ratings1,771 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative84.2%

Castify

All ratings473 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral28.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative44.8%

User reviews

Screen mirroring

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • ⭐ Works perfectly
  • ⭐ Very good

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Requires payment
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues
  • 🤔 Misleading advertising

Castify

From 476 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming performance
  • 💡 Converts any TV into a smart TV
  • 📺 Good content selection and variety
  • ✨ Works well with larger videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections during playback
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly
  • ❌ Doesn't work with multiple TV brands
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 📉 Inconsistent streaming quality

Bugs and requests

Screen mirroring

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on launch screen
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Crashes on startup

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow screen mirroring without payment
  • Improve compatibility with more devices

Castify

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Device discovery fails - can't see TV
  • App won't load after connecting to TV
  • Unexpected disconnections while playing videos
  • App constantly freezes and crashes
  • Video and audio out of sync
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  • Casting fails for web videos and iPhone screen
  • iPad to smart TV casting not working
  • Poor instructions for Apple products
  • Hardware damage reported (TV burned)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for more TV brands beyond Google
  • More free content options
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better user interface design
  • Expanded content library
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  • Enhanced streaming quality options

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen mirroring

Subscriptions2
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Start Yearly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Onetime payment$24.99
4 purchases

Castify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Castify Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Screen Cast Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Screen Cast Yearly with Trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Casting$34.99

Questions

Is Screen mirroring free?
Screen mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen mirroring or Castify?
Castify is rated higher. Screen mirroring averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Castify averages 4.1 from 476 ratings.
Do Screen mirroring or Castify have ads?
Neither Screen mirroring nor Castify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen mirroring or Castify?
Screen mirroring ships an update every 4 days, and Castify weekly. Most recently, Screen mirroring was updated on November 3, 2026 and Castify on November 3, 2026.

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