# Screen Share for Chromecast vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Share for Chromecast at 76% against Screen Mirroring's 20%. Screen Share for Chromecast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Screen Mirroring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Share for Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Screen Mirroring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Share for Chromecast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Share for Chromecast has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Screen Share for Chromecast's written reviews are positive against 20% of Screen Mirroring's.

Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, Screen Mirroring every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Share for Chromecast | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-for-chromecast/id1632015521/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv-plus/id6462700510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 153 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733853598) | [Amit Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646075816) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Share for Chromecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-for-chromecast/id1632015521)

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, and more. Offers features like IPTV casting, drawing tools, and karaoke creation for enhanced entertainment and productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Cast movies, shows, music, and photos, IPTV and podcast casting, Drawing board for presentations, Karaoke creation with vocal removal, Built-in network speed test

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Share Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Share Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📝 Requires review before use

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Connectivity issues with certain TVs
- Inconsistent mirroring quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization settings
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv-plus/id6462700510)

Cast local and online videos, music, and images from your phone to your TV. Mirror your screen, play games, or share presentations on the big screen. Works with major smart TVs and streaming devices without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to TV, Cast photos and videos, Stream movies and TV shows, Play games on TV, Share presentations, Video calls on big screen, Control TV with phone

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Share for Chromecast free?

Screen Share for Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

Screen Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Share for Chromecast or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Share for Chromecast is rated higher. Screen Share for Chromecast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Screen Share for Chromecast or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Screen Share for Chromecast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Share for Chromecast or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Mirroring every 5 weeks. Most recently, Screen Share for Chromecast was updated on November 7, 2026 and Screen Mirroring on November 3, 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.*