# The Developer vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is price: Screen Mirroring at Free against The Developer's $0.99. Screen Mirroring also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 5). The Developer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Screen Mirroring is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. Screen Mirroring sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for The Developer against 4.5 for Screen Mirroring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Developer | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews) | **[4.5 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-airplay-cast/id6711347939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) | [flamingo quokka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773836447) |

## What reviewers say

### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-airplay-cast/id6711347939)

Effortlessly cast your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real-time, high definition, and without any cables or extra devices. Enjoy presentations, photos, videos, and streaming on a larger display.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen mirroring, High-definition casting, Wireless connectivity, No extra devices needed, Stream web videos, Cast photos and videos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Developer or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. The Developer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.

### Do The Developer or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Neither The Developer nor Screen Mirroring shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Developer or Screen Mirroring?

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, and Screen Mirroring every 3 months. Most recently, The Developer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on October 27, 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.*