Comparison

Ad Protection vs Screen Mirroring

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

Head to head

Ad Protection

Block Ads on Apps and Websites

Google Cast, Fire & Android TV

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.4270 ratingsView app →

About

Ad Protection

Gain complete control over your online browsing with advanced ad blocking. Define custom rules, monitor network activity in real-time, and manage your settings easily through a redesigned interface. Experience a more secure and private web.

Highlights

Customizable blocking engine
User-defined rules
Real-time network traffic statistics
Activity logs
One-tap configuration
Redesigned UI

Features

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Block ads in apps and websites. All blocking is done on-device. Your browsing activity never leaves your device and remains completely private. Privacy Policy • https://github.com/lucasditomase/ad-protection Terms of Service • https://github.com/lucasditomase/ad-protection Customer Support • https://github.com/lucasditomase/ad-protection

About

Screen Mirroring

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real-time. Stream photos, videos, and browse the web on a larger display with adjustable quality settings. Enjoy a free version without ads or time limits.

Highlights

Real-time screen mirroring
HD quality photo and video casting
Browse web on TV
Cast web videos and movies
Zero delay streaming
1080p streaming with adjustable quality
Adjustable frame rate and sound quality

Features

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Cast the screen from your iPhone or iPad to Chromecast with Mimica! Mimica supports all Google Chromecast built-in TV models and many other TV devices like Xiaomi MI Box, NVIDIA Shield TV, Sony, TCL, Vizio, Sharp, Philips, Hisense, Skyworth, Soniq, etc. Awesome features: - Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to TV in realtime - Watch photos and videos in HD quality on your TV - Browse web on TV - Cast web videos, movies, TV shows, sport events to TV - Zero delay - 1080p streaming with adjustable quality settings - Adjustable frame rate - Adjustable sound quality - Completely free version available without ads or time limit! How to use: - Download - Connect to your Chromecast or compatible TV - Start Mirroring to cast your screen - Enjoy! Note: *DRM Limitation Some streaming apps like Netflix, Apple TV, etc, have copyrighted content and do not allow screen mirroring. For support or any questions please visit our site or email us at support@allcast.tv This is not an official app of Google. Chromecast are trademarks of Google LLC. The app is not affiliated with Google or any other trademark mentioned. This app contains subscriptions under the following terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ad Protection1 screens

Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ad Protection at 61% against Screen Mirroring's 24%. Ad Protection also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Screen Mirroring's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). 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. Ad Protection sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, Screen Mirroring every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Ad Protection versus Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Ad Protection	Screen Mirroring
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.4 (270 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	61.0% of reviews — better	23.9% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	270 — better
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	26.5	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	51 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase	Andre Marinho

Customer experience

Ad Protection

Written reviews82 reviews

Positive61.0%

Neutral6.1%

Negative32.9%

Screen Mirroring

All ratings269 ratings

Positive82.9%

Neutral4.8%

Negative12.3%

Written reviews46 reviews

Positive23.9%

Neutral10.9%

Negative65.2%

User reviews

Ad Protection

From App Store reviews

What we love

✅ Effective ad blocking in Safari and apps
⚡ Fast and efficient performance
🔒 Privacy protection without VPN overhead
👍 User-friendly interface (after recent improvements)
💚 Works well on older devices

Room to improve

💸 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model
🔄 Reduced functionality after updates
❌ No longer blocks 100% of ads (degraded to 80%)
😞 Changed from DNS to device VPN with reduced effectiveness
🚫 Frequent app name changes causing confusion

Screen Mirroring

From 270 App Store ratings

What we love

🚀 Fast mirroring
👍 Easy to use
👍 Works great
👍 Excellent streaming experience
👍 Zero delay for gaming

Room to improve

🐛 Crashing frequently
🐛 Not working with Roku TV
🐛 Does not size up to fit screen
🐛 Lifetime subscription issues
🐛 App crashes on startup

Bugs and requests

Ad Protection

Reported bugs

9 issues

App stops working after updates
Ads still appear despite active protection
Settings screen is non-functional/unclickable
Download fails at 75% completion
Cannot update to latest version on older iOS

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App crashes or becomes unstable
Restore Purchases/Subscriptions not working properly
Incompatibility with VoiceOver accessibility
Some websites fail to load when app is active

Requested features

7 requests

Restore DNS blocking functionality
Return to 100% ad blocking capability
Improve YouTube and Twitter ad blocking
Better explanation of settings and features
Accessibility support for VoiceOver

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Fix video history tracking on YouTube
Clearer UI with meaningful settings

Screen Mirroring

Reported bugs

16 issues

App crashing all the time
App crashes on startup
Lifetime subscription revoked/not recognized
Restore purchase not working
Subscription forms and notifications continue to appear despite lifetime subscription

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Cannot find TV
Paid app stops working after short period
App cannot find TV, FAQ/tutorial domain expired
Sound scratchy, disconnects
Notification about pro membership discounts despite having paid version
Cannot purchase premium or change settings
Black screen when streaming to home hub
Small box display when mirroring
Audio not transmitted
Cannot get lifetime sub to work
Normal quality in non-premium mode

Requested features

4 requests

Add Roku/TCL TV support on iPhone
Indicate premium status more clearly
Make 'Restore Purchase' more accessible
Translate app menu to French

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Ad Protection

Subscriptions18

Safari - Individual (1 Month)$0.991 Month
DNS - Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
Unlock app access$1.991 Month

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1 Month Subscription Plan$1.991 Month
Monthly$2.991 Month
Firewall - Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Safari - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
DNS - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
6 Months Subscription Plan$9.996 Months
1 Year Subscription Plan$9.991 Year
Annual$17.991 Year
DNS - Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$17.991 Year
NetAdShield+$17.996 Months
Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Annual Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$29.991 Year

One-time6

Legacy - Lifetime (Individual)$9.99
Legacy - Lifetime (Family)$14.99
Safari - Lifetime (Individual)$49.99

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Safari - Lifetime (Family)$99.99
Lifetime (Individual)$99.99
Lifetime (Family)$149.99

3 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions2

1 Week Premium$4.997 Days
1 Year Premium$9.991 Year

One-time1

Lifetime Premium$17.99

Questions

Is Ad Protection free?

Ad Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

Do Ad Protection or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Neither Ad Protection nor Screen Mirroring shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Ad Protection or Screen Mirroring?

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, and Screen Mirroring every 2 months. Most recently, Ad Protection was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on October 25, 2026.