Comparison

SMART Mirror vs Screen Mirroring

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

Head to head
About

SMART Mirror

Wirelessly mirror your device's screen to a compatible interactive display. Simply open the app, enter a connection code, and start sharing your content instantly.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • Connect via code
  • Compatible with SMART Boards
  • iQ embedded computing support
  • Easy setup
Features
Read full description

SMART Mirror makes it easy to quickly display what’s on your screen to a compatible SMART Board® interactive display with iQ embedded computing. How it works: - Open the SMART Mirror app - Enter the connection code displayed on the SMART Board with iQ’s screen - Begin sharing This app requires a SMART Board interactive display with SMART Mirror receiver (version 4.32.2 or greater).

About

Screen Mirroring

Easily cast your iPhone, iPad, or PC screen to a larger display. Stream videos, share presentations, or enjoy content on your TV with smooth playback and HD quality. Supports various smart TVs and devices for a simple wireless display experience.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for iPhone and iPad
  • Cast to compatible smart TVs and devices
  • Cross-device file transfer
  • Screen sharing across PC, Mac, and receivers
  • HD wireless display with low latency
  • Easy connection methods (discovery, Wi-Fi, code scanning)
Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone, iPad, or PC into a bigger-screen experience with Screen Mirroring:PigeonCast. Screen Mirroring:PigeonCast to TV helps you screen mirror, screen share, and cast to TV with fewer steps and smoother playback. Whether you want to mirror iPhone to TV for videos, cast iPad to TV for presentations, or send content from PC to TV, PigeonCast makes wireless display simple. KEY FEATURES ▶ Screen Mirroring for iPhone and iPad Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to a larger display for streaming, demos, learning, and family viewing. PigeonCast is designed to make screen mirror sessions stable, clear, and quick to start. ▶ Cast to TV with Google Cast-compatible devices Use PigeonCast to cast to TV on supported smart TVs and compatible TV boxes. This is especially useful when you want a flexible screen mirroring app that works across different device environments. ▶ Cross Devices File Transfer Send Photos, Videos, Music, Files, Folders,Messages to TV/PC installed with our PigeonCastReceiver app. ▶ Screen Share Across More Devices Need more than phone-to-TV mirroring? PigeonCast also supports broader screen share scenarios, including connecting to PC, Mac, and other large-screen receivers through our own receiver workflow. ▶ HD Wireless Display Experience Enjoy a clean wireless display experience with high-quality screen mirroring, low-latency performance, and flexible connection options depending on device support. ▶ Easy Connection Methods Connect by device discovery, Wi-Fi search, or code scanning. Whether you are using PigeonCast for home entertainment, school, or work, setup stays simple. Our mirroring app is built for users who want an easy screen mirroring app without complicated setup. Open the app, find a compatible device, and start sharing your screen in moments. For Google Cast-compatible TVs and displays, PigeonCast gives you a more direct way to cast content across devices and ecosystems. Why choose PigeonCast: - Screen mirror iPhone and iPad to compatible TVs - Screen share content from your phone, tablet, or computer - Cast to TV for videos, presentations, browsing, and everyday use - Smooth playback with optional audio control - HD mirroring with support up to 2K depending on device Perfect for: - Watching videos on a bigger screen - Sharing slides, documents, or teaching content - Casting casual games and apps to TV - Mirroring iPhone or iPad during meetings - Sending content from PC to TV for a larger view PigeonCast also fits common screen-sharing needs such as phone mirroring, iPad mirroring, screen sharing, wireless display, cast videos to TV, and mirror phone to TV. It can be used with supported Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Chromecast and other compatible smart TVs or receivers. Works perfectly with Apple TV & other smart TVs such as Sony, Samsung(2018-2023), LG(after2018, higher than webOS 4.0), TCL, Roku, Vizio, Xiaomi, Hitv,etc. Notes: - Google Cast-compatible TVs must support the relevant cast protocol. - Your phone, tablet, computer, and TV should be on the same Wi-Fi for best results. - Resolution and performance may vary by device and network conditions. Terms of Use: https://pigeoncast.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pigeoncast.com/privacy

Screenshots

SMART Mirror3 screens
Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Mirroring at 77% against SMART Mirror's 21%. Screen Mirroring also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (825 vs 17). SMART Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SMART Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 825 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SMART Mirror's written reviews are positive against 77% of Screen Mirroring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SMART Mirror versus Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART MirrorScreen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (17 ratings)4.7 (825 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17825 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB133 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSMART Technologies ULCFalconAI

Customer experience

SMART Mirror

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.2%

Screen Mirroring

All ratings813 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative19.4%

In-app purchases

None

SMART Mirror

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions2
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV$6.991 Month
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV2 variants$59.99

Questions

Is SMART Mirror free?
SMART Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMART Mirror or Screen Mirroring?
Screen Mirroring is rated higher. SMART Mirror averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.7 from 825 ratings.
Do SMART Mirror or Screen Mirroring have ads?
Neither SMART Mirror nor Screen Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Mirror or Screen Mirroring?
SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Mirroring every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMART Mirror was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons