Smart View vs Video Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart View
Wirelessly cast your iPhone screen to various smart TVs and devices. Stream photos, videos, and music, or cast online content directly to your big screen. Offers a seamless alternative to traditional mirroring solutions.
- Screen mirroring iPhone to TV
- Cast phone to TV wirelessly
- Stream photos, videos, music
- Integrated browser for online videos
- Supports Samsung, LG, Roku TVs
- No cables or extra hardware
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Transform your iPhone screen mirroring experience with our professional screen casting solution. Mirror your iPhone to TV, cast phone to TV, and stream content wirelessly to Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku, and other smart TVs. Perfect alternative to Miracast for iPhone users, utilizing advanced wireless display technology. Key Features: - Free screen mirroring app with intuitive user interface - Cast iPhone to Samsung TV, LG TV, and other smart displays - Stream photos, videos, and music with built-in media player - Wireless display connection - no cables or additional hardware required - Integrated browser for casting online videos directly to your TV - Compatible with iPhone screen mirroring to Samsung TV and LG screen share Professional Screen Casting Solution: Experience seamless screen mirroring iPhone to TV functionality. While many users search for Miracast iPhone solutions, our app provides superior wireless casting specifically designed for iOS devices. Support for all major TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku devices. Connect phone to TV effortlessly through your WiFi network. How to Start Screen Mirroring: 1. Ensure both your iPhone and TV are connected to the same WiFi network 2. Select your content (photos, videos, or music) 3. Choose your target device from the available casting options 4. Enjoy wireless display mirroring on your big screen Subscription Options: - Free version with daily casting limitations - Premium plans: $6.99/week, $8.99/month, $19.99/year, or $39.99 lifetime access - Unlock unlimited screen mirroring iPhone to Samsung TV and all casting features Subscription Terms: - Auto-renewal can be disabled 24 hours before period end - Account charges occur within 24 hours of renewal - Manage subscriptions in Account Settings - Free trial forfeited upon subscription purchase Privacy Policy: https://benabid.me/privacy Terms of Use: https://benabid.me/terms
Video Compressor
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Squeeze big videos down to size, and swipe away the photos you don't need. VIDEO COMPRESSION Load videos by date or by size, or pick them yourself. Go through them one at a time and choose High, Medium, or Low to compress each one as much as you like. Mark the ones to delete, and add keepers to an album or Favorites. When you're done, everything runs in one go. PHOTO CLEANUP Swipe right to keep, left to delete, or down to add to an album. You can also go through just your screenshots. SHRINK & SHARE Shrink a video or photo right before you send it in a message or email. It also opens from the Share button in Photos. STAYS ON YOUR IPHONE All processing happens on your iPhone. Your photos and videos are never uploaded. iOS asks before any original is deleted, and deleted items stay in Recently Deleted. Files you've already cleaned up won't show up again next time. PAWPRESS PLUS • No ads • Up to 200 items per round (free: 10 videos or 50 photos) • Shrink & Share up to 20 files at once, with custom settings • Alternate app icon Choose an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.essentialapps.site/terms.html#pawpress Privacy Policy: https://www.essentialapps.site/privacy.html#pawpress
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Compressor at daily against Smart View's every 5 weeks. Smart View's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Smart View sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart View ships an update every 5 weeks, Video Compressor daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart View | Video Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (5.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soufiane Benabid | Essential(Apps) |
Bugs and requests
Smart View
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to recognize existing purchases
- Repeated requests for payment even after purchase
- Mirroring functionality not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Free trial option
- Better compatibility with more devices
- Improved stability and reliability
Video Compressor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart View
- Screen Mirroring - Weekly$6.997 Days
- Screen Mirroring - Month Cast$9.991 Month
- Screen Mirroring - Yearly Cast$19.991 Year
- Screen Mirroring - One year$19.99
- Screen Mirroring - One Cast$34.99
Video Compressor
- Pawpress Plus Annual$6.991 Year
- Pawpress Plus Lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is Smart View free?
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Do Smart View or Video Compressor have ads?
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