# Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV vs CastOn

The clearest difference is monetization model: CastOn at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's subscription. CastOn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CastOn sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CastOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CastOn has 5.5K ratings behind it against 711, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 36% of CastOn's.

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, CastOn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV | CastOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringview-smart-tv/id6444767582/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 711 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **36.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 85 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mushuk Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656692057) | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringview-smart-tv/id6444767582)

Easily cast your iPhone or iPad screen to a wide range of Smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy lag-free streaming of videos and photos from your mobile device to the big screen. The app prioritizes security and offers compatibility with older network-connected TVs.

**Highlights:** Cast iPhone/iPad screen to Smart TVs, Supports Samsung, Vizio, Sony, Chromecast, TCL, LG, Roku, Lag-free streaming, No ads during mirroring, Secure casting, Compatible with older network TVs, Cast videos and photos from gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $5.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $12.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $29.99 | one-time |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast screen mirroring
- 💡 Free version available
- 🤩 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- ⏱️ Limited free usage time
- 🔌 Unstable connection
- 🔍 Poor video quality

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Freezing on login screen

**Requested features**

- Improve gallery experience
- Add quality control options
- Extend free usage time


### CastOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caston-smart-screen-share/id6572304963)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily share your iPhone screen with others on a larger display. Stream photos, videos, browser content, or even use it as a live camera feed. Features a collaborative whiteboard for shared creativity.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring for all iPhone content, Cast photos and videos to TV, Interactive whiteboard mode, Live camera streaming to TV, Browser mirroring for shared browsing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annually Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ⭐ Jesus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Terrible app
- 🚫 Garbage
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Worst app ever
- 🚫 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
- Unsuccessful screen sharing

**Requested features**

- Sound transfer to TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV free?

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CastOn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV or CastOn?

CastOn is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while CastOn averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV or CastOn have ads?

Both Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV and CastOn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV or CastOn?

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, and CastOn every 4 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV was updated on October 27, 2026 and CastOn on October 28, 2026.

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