# Smart View vs Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring · Smart TV at 4.6 against Smart View's 4.0. Screen Mirroring · Smart TV also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 6%) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 1.4K). Smart View's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring · Smart TV has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Smart View's written reviews are positive against 28% of Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart View | Screen Mirroring · Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.5% of reviews | **28.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) | [Aquin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710909509) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271)

Easily stream multimedia content from your phone or PC to your smart TV. Control your TV remotely, create custom playlists, and mirror your screen in real-time. Enjoy your favorite media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Media casting from phone and PC, Create personalized playlists, Remote TV control, Support for all media files, Real-time casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great resource

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes long time to open
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🤖 Predatory pop-ups
- 💰 Paid subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find/connect to TV
- Persistent 'upgrade to premium' prompts

**Requested features**

- Manual TV connection option
- Improved device compatibility


### Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244)

Effortlessly share your phone's screen and media to your smart TV with a single tap. Compatible with all major smart TVs and streaming devices, it requires no extra hardware. Enhance presentations, enjoy photos and videos on a larger display, or stream IPTV content seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to TV, Cast photos and videos, IPTV streaming, Compatible with all TV models, No noticeable delay, Share presentations

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring to Any TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worked well
- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Excellent screen mirroring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Poor quality
- 🔒 No refund

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects frequently
- Doesn't connect to TV
- Subscription issues
- Unusable free version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video quality
- Better connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart View free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring · Smart TV free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV is rated higher. Smart View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Screen Mirroring · Smart TV averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Smart View or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV have ads?

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV shows ads; Smart View does not.

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

Smart View ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart View was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV on October 26, 2026.

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