# Castify vs Mirror Screen

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Castify | Mirror Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529/reviews) | **[4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-screen-cast-to-tv-app/id6747668113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [BENJAMIN WEZELMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822267298) |

## What reviewers say

### Castify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castify-webcaster-for-iphone/id1629859529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Castify Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Cast Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Cast Yearly with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Casting | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable streaming performance
- 💡 Converts any TV into a smart TV
- 📺 Good content selection and variety
- ✨ Works well with larger videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections during playback
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes constantly
- ❌ Doesn't work with multiple TV brands
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📉 Inconsistent streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands beyond Google
- More free content options
- Improved search functionality
- Better user interface design
- Expanded content library


### Mirror Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-screen-cast-to-tv-app/id6747668113)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*