Comparison

Castify vs Mirror Screen

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

Head to head
About

Castify

Stream web videos, photos, and music from your iPhone to your TV without needing an app on your television. Enjoy high-quality casting with easy controls and full playback options.

Highlights
  • Stream web videos, photos, and music
  • No TV app installation required
  • Ultra high-quality streaming
  • Easiest app controls
  • Full playback controls
  • Live streaming
  • Cast browser to Smart TV
Features
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Watch everything you love on the biggest screen in your home. Turn your iPhone into a powerful casting and screen mirroring hub. Instantly stream videos, photos, music, web pages, and presentations to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, and other supported devices. Enjoy a smooth, fast, and reliable big-screen experience designed for everyday entertainment, sharing, and productivity. Whether you want to watch movies, mirror your screen, stream YouTube videos, browse websites, play music, or present content, everything is just one tap away. KEY FEATURES • Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real time. Ideal for movies, gaming, fitness, meetings, and presentations. • Cast to TV (Chromecast & Smart TV) Stream videos, photos, and media directly to Chromecast, Smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV.. • Web Video Casting Browse websites inside the app and instantly cast supported online videos to your TV. • YouTube Casting Stream YouTube videos on the big screen with smooth playback controls. • Photo & Video Sharing Display your photos, albums, and videos on your TV in high quality. • Music Streaming Play music and audio files from your iPhone to your TV or connected devices. • TV Remote Control Control supported smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your iPhone. • Sketchboard / Drawing Cast Draw, write, and instantly project your sketches to the TV screen. • Full Playback Controls Play, pause, seek, rewind, fast-forward, and control volume easily. WHY USERS LOVE THIS APP • Fast and easy connection setup • High-quality streaming and mirroring • Simple and intuitive interface • All-in-one casting solution • Reliable wireless performance • Works with multiple devices SUPPORTED DEVICES Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, DLNA receivers, and other compatible streaming devices. HOW IT WORKS? Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Select your device from the list. Choose Screen Mirroring, Web Cast, Photos, Videos, Music, YouTube, or Remote. Start enjoying your content on the big screen instantly. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/subscription-terms-chromecast.html TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/terms--condition-chromecast.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://hanoapps.weebly.com/privacy-policy-chromecast.html

About

Mirror Screen

Effortlessly stream your iPhone's screen to any smart TV in high quality. Enjoy music, videos, photos, and web content on the big screen with seamless wireless mirroring. No extra hardware or TV app installation required.

Highlights
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • Media casting (photos, videos, music)
  • Web video casting
  • Automatic device detection
  • No TV app installation needed
  • Wide smart TV compatibility
Features
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Mirror Screen: Cast to TV App - Effortlessly mirror your iPhone's screen to any smart TV in high quality with real-time streaming. Enjoy music, videos, photos, and other media from your iPhone on the big screen with seamless screen mirroring. How to Use the App: Ensure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the app and select your TV to establish a connection. Grant permission for your TV to link with your iPhone. Tap "Start Mirroring" to begin streaming your screen to the TV. Key Features: No TV app installation required - Works directly with compatible smart TVs. Wireless mirroring - Stream apps, games, and media from your iPhone to the TV over Wi-Fi. Automatic device detection - Finds cast-enabled devices on your network. Media casting - Share photos, videos, and music from your iPhone/iPad to the TV. Web video casting - Send online videos directly to your TV. No extra hardware - Works without cables or additional devices. Wide compatibility - Supports Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku, Web Video Caster, and most smart TVs in full resolution. Note: For successful mirroring, ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Disable VPNs and proxies for a stable connection. Disclaimer: This app is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the TV brands and apps mentioned above. Contact us: benjaminweze0934@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NjcWdBMZFgcHoLPP8Gp-2raXE9uFfQlTQDoFUMcKK10/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aeYzY1bRuMPK4W70tXKTUnCNmDiVX0oKrt8mMdk8u9Y/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Castify4 screens
Mirror Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mirror Screen at free with in-app purchases against Castify's subscription. Mirror Screen also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Castify's advantage is ratings volume (476 vs 119) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Castify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Mirror Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirror Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 476 and 119 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castify ships an update weekly, Mirror Screen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Castify versus Mirror Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastifyMirror Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (476 ratings)4.5 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better119
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIRON APPSBENJAMIN WEZELMAN

Bugs and requests

Castify

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Device discovery fails - can't see TV
  • App won't load after connecting to TV
  • Unexpected disconnections while playing videos
  • App constantly freezes and crashes
  • Video and audio out of sync
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  • Casting fails for web videos and iPhone screen
  • iPad to smart TV casting not working
  • Poor instructions for Apple products
  • Hardware damage reported (TV burned)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for more TV brands beyond Google
  • More free content options
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better user interface design
  • Expanded content library
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  • Enhanced streaming quality options

Mirror Screen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Castify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Castify Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Screen Cast Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Screen Cast Yearly with Trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Casting$34.99
2 purchases

Mirror Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Castify free?
Castify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror Screen free?
Mirror Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Castify or Mirror Screen?
Mirror Screen is rated higher. Castify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Mirror Screen averages 4.5 from 119 ratings.
Do Castify or Mirror Screen have ads?
Neither Castify nor Mirror Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castify or Mirror Screen?
Castify ships an update weekly, and Mirror Screen every 2 days. Most recently, Castify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mirror Screen on October 30, 2026.

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