Comparison

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast vs TrailBack

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

Head to head
About

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast

Stream your phone's screen, photos, videos, and web browsing to a Chromecast-enabled TV. Easily connect and mirror your device's content for a larger viewing experience. Supports various Chromecast models and TVs with built-in Chromecast.

Highlights
  • Mirror phone screen to TV
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Browse web on TV
  • Cast apps to TV
  • Easy setup and connection
  • Automatic orientation switching
Features
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- Mirror your phone screen to your TV with Chromecast! - Watch your Photos & Videos, Browse the web, Cast your app to a TV... HOW DOES IT WORK: - Download the app - Choose which cast device to Connect to - Start mirroring and watch the stream from your phone screen to the TV - To stop mirroring, there are two options: (1) click on the red top bar/button that you will see on your iPhone or iPad. Or (2) Open the app and click on 'Stop Mirroring'. FEATURES: - Easy to setup: the app will identify available devices on your network. Just choose which one the app connects to - Portrait/Landscape: the app will automatically switch between portrait or landscape orientation depending on availability and compatibility COMPATIBILITY: The app is compatible with: - All versions of Google ChromeCast (1st, 2nd, 3rd generation and Ultra 4K) - Every device or TV with Chromecast built-in: Xiaomi MI Box, NVIDIA Shield TV, Sony, TCL, Vizio, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Soniq... Check https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/ for more information. - Gaming consoles - All versions of Fire TV NOTES: - WiFi Network: Your iPhone/iPad and your Chromecast must be connected to the same wifi to enable screen mirroring - Privacy: Even though there are notifications about Screen Recording, we do access any recording you make. It is only streamed to your Chromecast device. - DRM Restriction: Be aware that some Apps do not allow the screen to be captured (like Amazon Prime or Netflix). So the TV screen will be black. DISCLAIMER: Chromecast is a trademarks of Google LLC. The app is not affiliated with Google or any other trademark mentioned. This is for informational purposes only intended for the user. Fire TV is a trademark of Amazon. This app is not affiliated with Amazon or any other trademark mentioned. This is for informational purposes only intended for the user. SUBSCRIPTIONS: You can subscribe to upgrade to Premium features - Subscriptions length: weekly, yearly - Your 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 - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can be done via the Settings app of your device: Open the Settings app, Tap your name, Tap Subscriptions, Tap the subscription, Tap Cancel Subscription. You might need to scroll down to find the Cancel Subscription button. If there is no Cancel button or you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled. For more detail, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 . - To Manage or Cancel your subscription, it can also be done directly from the app: Go to ‘Settings’ screen inside our app, tap on ‘Manage Subscriptions’ and the app will directly open the list of your Subscriptions with the AppStore. You can select a subscription and check available plans or cancel subscription. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/

About

TrailBack

Features
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TrailBack is an offline-first tracker for hikers and trail runners. It records your route by GPS even where there is no signal, and guides you back along the exact path you came. OFFLINE BY DESIGN Records your trail with no connection. Download map tiles in advance to see your route on the map — or track on a blank canvas. Offline is normal, not an error. FIND YOUR WAY BACK Follow your own breadcrumb trail with a large compass arrow. TrailBack retraces the path you actually walked — it is not turn-by-turn routing, it is your way back. SEE EVERY CLIMB Track elevation gain and your full elevation profile. When your phone has no barometer, altitude is clearly marked as an estimate — never a guess dressed up as precision. STAY SAFE Distance back to start, sunset return timer, low-battery and off-route alerts. All on-device. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your location never leaves your phone. Nothing is uploaded to a server. Sign-in is optional and only for future features. Track offline. Always find your way back.

Screenshots

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast4 screens
TrailBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrailBack at none against TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast's 2. TrailBack also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TrailBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, TrailBack every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast versus TrailBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Cast Mirror for ChromecastTrailBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (892 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings892 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRounding Squares BVtaewan kwon

Bugs and requests

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't connect to Chromecast

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for more devices
  • Improved device detection

TrailBack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast

Subscriptions2
  • Screen Mirror Chromecast Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Screen Mirror Chromecast Pro$39.991 Year
None

TrailBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast free?
TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrailBack free?
TrailBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast or TrailBack have ads?
TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast shows ads; TrailBack does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast or TrailBack?
TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, and TrailBack every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Cast Mirror for Chromecast was updated on September 23, 2026 and TrailBack on September 15, 2026.

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