# Smart View vs Screen Mirroring

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Mirroring at 4.6 against Smart View's 4.0. Smart View's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 261). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart View has 1.4K ratings behind it against 261, 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 10% of Screen Mirroring's.

Smart View ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Mirroring monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart View | Screen Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-screen-cast/id6459018271/reviews) | **[4.6 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-miracast/id6499521218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 261 |
| Positive reviews | 5.5% of reviews | **10.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kishan Lakkad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629412305) | [Vishal Sorathiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743167774) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-miracast/id6499521218)

Easily cast your smartphone screen to smart TVs and other devices. Stream videos, photos, and play games on a bigger display. Supports various smart TVs, dongles, and streaming sticks.

**Highlights:** Screen casting to smart TVs, Widget and shortcut for easy access, Stream videos, photos, and games, Supports Chromecast, FireTV, Xbox, Connects via Wi-Fi, Mirror iOS and Android devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart View free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Smart View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Screen Mirroring averages 4.6 from 261 ratings.

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

Screen Mirroring shows ads; Smart View does not.

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

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