Comparison

Mirroring vs HDMI

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

Head to head
About

Mirroring

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
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This app provides the device management function of our Mirror series products. Using the Mirror series products, you can easily project your phone screen to a big TV, monitor or projector. The equipment is plug and play, convenient and fast. This app supports the following features: 1. Set the same screen mode. 2. Set the picture quality. 3. Set the output resolution to the monitor. 4. Set the portrait mode. 5. Support online upgrade of equipment.

About

HDMI

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

Highlights
  • External display functionality
  • Connect gaming consoles
  • High-quality HD streaming
  • Supports cameras and PCs
  • Portable screen solution
  • USB-C video capture card compatible
Features
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!

Screenshots

Mirroring1 screens
HDMI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMI at 52% against Mirroring's 5%. HDMI also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Mirroring's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 75) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HDMI holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 306 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mirroring versus HDMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirroringHDMI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (306 ratings)2.9 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.1% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings306 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB83 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Xianzhi Wulian Technology Co., Ltd.Ion Danilov

Customer experience

Mirroring

All ratings303 ratings
Positive12.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative84.2%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive5.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative91.6%

HDMI

All ratings74 ratings
Positive47.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.8%

Bugs and requests

Mirroring

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on home screen
  • Doesn't recognize connected device
  • Stopped working after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for streaming apps
  • Better instructions
  • Improved device compatibility

HDMI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mirroring

No in-app purchases

None

HDMI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mirroring free?
Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HDMI free?
HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mirroring or HDMI?
HDMI is rated higher. Mirroring averages 1.6 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while HDMI averages 2.9 from 75 ratings.
Do Mirroring or HDMI have ads?
Neither Mirroring nor HDMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mirroring or HDMI?
Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and HDMI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mirroring was updated on October 23, 2026 and HDMI on October 20, 2026.

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