Miraplug vs HDMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Miraplug
Instantly mirror your mobile device's screen to a larger display using a simple cable connection. Enjoy lag-free gaming and automatic firmware updates for a seamless experience.
- Plug and play mirroring
- Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring
- OTA firmware updates
- Instant setup
- High-speed gaming on big screen
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1. Plug and play mirroring - Plug in cable to screen mirror instantly without setup 2. OTA firmware updates - Automatically updates firmware to the latest version from the cloud 3. Zero-latency mobile screen mirroring - Play high speed mobile games on the big screen without lag
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HDMI at 52% against Miraplug's 8%. HDMI also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Miraplug's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HDMI holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Miraplug's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.
Miraplug ships an update every 3 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Miraplug | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (46 ratings) | 2.9 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WinnerWave ltd | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
Miraplug
HDMI
In-app purchases
Miraplug
No in-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
