# Screen mirroring vs Castify

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen mirroring | Castify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-miracast/id1506550913/reviews) | **[4.1 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 476 |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **51.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 122 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tektrify, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/400337660) | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-miracast/id1506550913)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Start Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Onetime payment | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- ⭐ Works perfectly
- ⭐ Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on launch screen
- Unable to connect to TV
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Allow screen mirroring without payment
- Improve compatibility with more devices


### Castify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Castify Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Cast Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Cast Yearly with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Casting | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands beyond Google
- More free content options
- Improved search functionality
- Better user interface design
- Expanded content library


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