# Smart View vs Screen Mirroring · TV Cast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Mirroring · TV Cast at 55% against Smart View's 6%. Screen Mirroring · TV Cast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Smart View's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 · TV Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring · TV Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Smart View's written reviews are positive against 55% of Screen Mirroring · TV Cast's.

Smart View ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring · TV Cast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart View | Screen Mirroring · TV Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id6469419826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.5% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) | [BLASTLY, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681477958) |

## 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 · TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-tv-cast/id6469419826)

Easily mirror your phone's screen to various smart TV brands like Roku, Samsung, and Chromecast. Share photos, videos, and media directly to your TV with a simple Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy a seamless screencasting experience.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring to smart TVs, Supports Roku, Samsung, Chromecast, Share photos and videos, Simple Wi-Fi connection, DLNA/UPNP compatible devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Mirror - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Mirror for TV - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for sharing screens
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid service
- 🔒 Unable to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Expensive
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Add free trial period
- Improve subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart View free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring · TV Cast free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring · TV Cast is rated higher. Smart View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Screen Mirroring · TV Cast averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

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

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

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

Smart View ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Mirroring · TV Cast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart View was updated on November 7, 2026 and Screen Mirroring · TV Cast on November 7, 2026.

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