# Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View vs Smart View

The clearest difference is ads: Smart View at none against Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's shown. Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.4K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View's written reviews are positive against 6% of Smart View's.

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View ships an update every 4 weeks, Smart View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View | Smart View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringtv-cast-view/id1597094402/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 5.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringtv-cast-view/id1597094402)

Instantly connect your iPhone or iPad to any Smart TV for a larger viewing experience. Stream videos, share photos, play games, or present files wirelessly without extra hardware. Enjoy seamless AirPlay and screen mirroring to various smart TV brands.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Smart TV casting, AirPlay streaming, HD video casting, IPTV streaming, Work and study sharing, Web video casting

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special Offer TV Cast | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen share - Pro TV cast | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Pack | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly TV Cast Screen Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly TV Cast screen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Pre Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly TV Cast Screen Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Nice app interface
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 👍 Good for gaming
- 👍 Works well with iOS devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV
- Constant ads interrupting use
- Unexpected charges
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple TV casting
- Free trial option
- Monthly subscription option


### Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271)

Easily stream multimedia content from your phone or PC to your smart TV. Control your TV remotely, create custom playlists, and mirror your screen in real-time. Enjoy your favorite media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Media casting from phone and PC, Create personalized playlists, Remote TV control, Support for all media files, Real-time casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great resource

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes long time to open
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🤖 Predatory pop-ups
- 💰 Paid subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find/connect to TV
- Persistent 'upgrade to premium' prompts

**Requested features**

- Manual TV connection option
- Improved device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View free?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart View free?

Smart View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View or Smart View?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Smart View averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View or Smart View have ads?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View shows ads; Smart View does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View or Smart View?

Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smart View every 6 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・TV Cast View was updated on November 8, 2026 and Smart View on November 7, 2026.

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