# Screen Mirroring vs Bongo Mascots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bongo Mascots at 100% against Screen Mirroring's 16%. Bongo Mascots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Screen Mirroring's advantage is ratings volume (545 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bongo Mascots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bongo Mascots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 545 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bongo Mascots's.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 9 months, Bongo Mascots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Bongo Mascots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-cast-smarttv/id1532869295/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) | [Bongo Mascots S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617691808) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-cast-smarttv/id1532869295)

Easily mirror your phone's photos and videos to your Smart TV in full resolution without delay. This app requires no additional TV app or hardware, casting directly from your camera roll. It's ideal for both business presentations and personal entertainment.

**Highlights:** Mirror phone screen with full resolution, No TV app needed, Cast photos and videos from camera roll, Works with most Smart TV brands, Wireless connection, no cables needed

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💰 Free to use (no ads)
- 🔌 Works across different TV brands without cables or Bluetooth
- ⚡ Quick TV connection setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive premium features ($20 paywall)
- 🚫 Limited free functionality
- ❌ Does not mirror iPhone/iPad screen as advertised
- 🔌 Incompatible with many smart TV models (Sony, Samsung)
- 📱 Crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when displaying images
- Does not detect Samsung Smart TVs
- Does not work with Sony Smart TVs
- Screen mirroring does not function
- Slideshow feature broken

**Requested features**

- Free trial before requiring payment
- True screen mirroring capability
- Support for more TV brands and models
- Slideshow functionality that works reliably
- Video streaming in free version


### Bongo Mascots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongo-mascots/id1617691806)

Find and book pet care services like walking, grooming, and boarding. Connect with verified caregivers and commercial partners through an intuitive platform. Features include in-app chat, GPS tracking for walks, secure payments, and user reviews.

**Highlights:** Internal chat for direct communication, GPS tracking for pet walks, Secure bank integration for payments, Wide range of pet services, User reviews and ratings, Pet care news and updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bongo Mascots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Bongo Mascots?

Bongo Mascots is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.4 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while Bongo Mascots averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or Bongo Mascots have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Bongo Mascots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or Bongo Mascots?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 9 months, and Bongo Mascots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bongo Mascots on October 17, 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.*