# TALCUAL vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.4 against TALCUAL's 3.5. Screen Mirroring also leads on ratings volume (545 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 18 months). TALCUAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TALCUAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring has 545 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of TALCUAL's written reviews are positive against 16% of Screen Mirroring's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TALCUAL ships an update every 18 months, Screen Mirroring every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TALCUAL | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talcual/id609274493/reviews) | **[4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-cast-smarttv/id1532869295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **545** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 16.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PappCorn SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/556462391) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### TALCUAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talcual/id609274493)

This free app helps you calculate taxi fares accurately, considering surcharges like night or airport fees. It ensures you pay the correct amount based on updated official rates for Bogotá.

**Highlights:** Calculate taxi fares, Includes surcharges (night, airport, call), Updated official rates, Free to use, Supports Bogotá rates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-cast-smarttv/id1532869295)

Easily mirror your phone's photos and videos to your Smart TV in full resolution without delay. This app requires no additional TV app or hardware, casting directly from your camera roll. It's ideal for both business presentations and personal entertainment.

**Highlights:** Mirror phone screen with full resolution, No TV app needed, Cast photos and videos from camera roll, Works with most Smart TV brands, Wireless connection, no cables needed

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💰 Free to use (no ads)
- 🔌 Works across different TV brands without cables or Bluetooth
- ⚡ Quick TV connection setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive premium features ($20 paywall)
- 🚫 Limited free functionality
- ❌ Does not mirror iPhone/iPad screen as advertised
- 🔌 Incompatible with many smart TV models (Sony, Samsung)
- 📱 Crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when displaying images
- Does not detect Samsung Smart TVs
- Does not work with Sony Smart TVs
- Screen mirroring does not function
- Slideshow feature broken

**Requested features**

- Free trial before requiring payment
- True screen mirroring capability
- Support for more TV brands and models
- Slideshow functionality that works reliably
- Video streaming in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TALCUAL free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TALCUAL or Screen Mirroring?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. TALCUAL averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.4 from 545 ratings.

### Do TALCUAL or Screen Mirroring have ads?

Screen Mirroring shows ads; TALCUAL does not.

### Which is updated more often, TALCUAL or Screen Mirroring?

TALCUAL ships an update every 18 months, and Screen Mirroring every 9 months. Most recently, TALCUAL was updated on November 1, 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.*