# Mirroring vs Miraplug

The clearest difference is ads: Mirroring at none against Miraplug's shown. Mirroring also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (307 vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.6 for Mirroring against 1.7 for Miraplug. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirroring has 307 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 11% of Miraplug's.

Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, Miraplug every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirroring | Miraplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirroring-helper/id1525510528/reviews) | **[1.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miraplug/id1614564220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | **10.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xianzhi Wulian Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467869836) | [WinnerWave ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117716003) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirroring-helper/id1525510528)

Easily project your phone screen to a larger display like a TV or projector. This app manages your mirroring device, allowing you to control screen mode, picture quality, and output resolution for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Project phone screen to TV, Manage mirroring device, Set screen mode, Adjust picture quality, Configure output resolution, Online equipment upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- ⭐ Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- ❌ Doesn't support streaming apps
- 🔌 Requires app to use
- 🤯 Useless
- 💩 Garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on home screen
- Doesn't recognize connected device
- Stopped working after update

**Requested features**

- Support for streaming apps
- Better instructions
- Improved device compatibility


### Miraplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miraplug/id1614564220)

Instantly mirror your mobile device's screen to a larger display using a simple cable connection. Enjoy lag-free gaming and automatic firmware updates for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Plug and play mirroring, Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring, OTA firmware updates, Instant setup, High-speed gaming on big screen

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirroring free?

Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Miraplug free?

Miraplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mirroring or Miraplug?

Miraplug is rated higher. Mirroring averages 1.6 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Miraplug averages 1.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Mirroring or Miraplug have ads?

Miraplug shows ads; Mirroring does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirroring or Miraplug?

Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and Miraplug every 3 months. Most recently, Mirroring was updated on November 3, 2026 and Miraplug 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.*