# SMART Mirror vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Mirroring at 100% against SMART Mirror's 21%. Screen Mirroring also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). SMART Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SMART Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 168 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 100% of Screen Mirroring's.

SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, Screen Mirroring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART Mirror | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474/reviews) | **[4.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6749595381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/433502125) | [Freyam Hulst B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796831410) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6749595381)

Easily cast your iPhone's screen to a large display without cables. Share photos, videos, music, and live presentations to your smart TV in seconds. Enjoy a seamless big-screen experience for entertainment or productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap mirroring, Cast photos, videos, music, docs, Compatible with most Smart TVs, Auto-discovery of devices, Low-latency mode for demos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 168 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 2 weeks. Most recently, SMART Mirror was updated on October 22, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on October 24, 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.*