Comparison

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV vs CastOn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

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
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Revolutionize how you watch your favorite content with Screen Mirroring. • Enhance the way you mirror your iPhone screen and stream your favorite content to your Smart TV. Whether you want to watch videos, share photos, play games, or display apps on a larger screen, everything works smoothly and wirelessly. • Enjoy high-quality streaming with a stable connection — no cables, no complicated setup, no additional hardware required. • Turn your TV into a powerful extension of your iPhone. Stream, Cast & Mirror Without Limits • Mirror your iPhone screen to your Smart TV in real time • Stream videos from apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more • Cast photos and videos from your gallery to the big screen • Watch movies and TV shows in high definition • Play mobile games on your TV for a bigger experience • Share presentations, documents, and work materials • Display video calls on your TV for better visibility Powerful Features for Smooth Streaming • Supports Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Samsung, LG and other major Smart TVs • Compatible with AirPlay and popular streaming devices • High-quality video streaming with minimal lag • Cast online videos directly from the web • Real-time screen sharing and stable wireless display • No additional hardware or software needed • Built-in easy-to-use IPTV player • Clean, intuitive interface for effortless control Easy Setup – Start in Seconds Getting started is simple: • Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network • Select your TV from the list of available devices • Start screen mirroring and enjoy your content on the big screen Note: For best performance, disable VPN or proxy before connecting. Privacy Policy: https://aquinventures.ltd/Mirroring/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://aquinventures.ltd/Mirroring/terms.html

About

CastOn

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
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Meet CastOn—the screen-mirroring app that puts your iPhone on the big screen with a single tap. Still squinting at a tiny iPhone screen while everyone crowds around? CastOn wirelessly connects to your Smart TV over WiFi, so you can share TikTok, YouTube, photos, and more without passing your phone around. No cables, no setup headaches—just tap and go big. Perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or game nights, CastOn turns every moment into one worth sharing. With CastOn, you can: • Turn solo scrolling into something everyone can enjoy. Instantly stream TikTok, YouTube, and personal media on any Smart TV and share your favorite content on the big screen. • Upgrade your game nights. Give board games a modern twist with an interactive Whiteboard that turns your television into a virtual playground for unforgettable fun with family and friends. • Find movies you'll love faster. Let AI recommend and cast movies tailored to your interests, so movie night starts in seconds—no long searches required. • Bring live events to your living room. Watch live streams and local events on your main screen and feel closer to the action as it unfolds. • Enjoy lag-free mirroring, every time. Broadcast crisp HD video and audio straight to your TV in a single tap, with perfect synchronization and zero delays. • Keep your data private. Local network streaming mirrors your screen directly to your TV, keeping your personal data on your devices—not on our servers. SCREEN MIRRORING Mirror your entire iPhone to your TV in real time—TikTok feeds, YouTube videos, your browser, and more. Full HD, perfect sync, zero delays. PHOTO & VIDEO CAST Send your camera roll straight to the TV without handing your phone around. Birthday moments, travel snaps, funny clips—right there for everyone to see. You can still check messages and use your phone while casting. WHITEBOARD Draw on your iPhone and watch it appear on your TV instantly. Sketch out a party plan, brainstorm a project, or play tic-tac-toe with the kids. The bigger the canvas, the bolder the ideas. LIVE STREAM Turn your iPhone into a live camera feed for your TV. Monitor another room, keep tabs on your pets, or stream local events and live happenings straight to your living room screen. AI MOVIE PICKS Not sure what to watch? CastOn's AI recommends movies based on your taste and casts them instantly—so movie night starts the moment you're ready. Download CastOn now and turn every shared moment into a big-screen experience! FAQ Q: Do I need cables or special equipment? A: No. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network—that's all it takes. Q: Is the mirroring smooth and high-quality? A: Yes. CastOn streams crisp HD video and audio over your local network with no lag. Q: Is my personal data safe? A: Absolutely. All streaming happens locally between your devices, so your data never passes through our servers. UNLIMITED ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to all app features. Subscriptions are billed automatically based on your selected plan. By using CastOn, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/privacy https://epicscale.io/mirror_ios/terms

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV4 screens
CastOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: CastOn at #170 against Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's unranked. CastOn also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring · Smart TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and CastOn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Screen Mirroring · Smart TV against 4.5 for CastOn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 36% of CastOn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV ships an update every 6 weeks, CastOn every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Screen Mirroring · Smart TV versus CastOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring · Smart TVCastOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better4.5 (5.6K ratings)
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9K — better5.6K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAquinEpicScale Inc

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

All ratings7,858 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.0%

CastOn

All ratings5,476 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative61.5%

User reviews

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

CastOn

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent
  • ⭐ Jesus

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved video quality
  • Better connectivity

CastOn

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't cast iPhone to LG tv
  • Unsuccessful screen sharing

Requested features

1 request
  • Sound transfer to TV

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

Subscriptions7
  • Screen Mirroring to Any TV3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring Premium$6.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring Premium2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Screen Mirroring Premium$19.991 Year
  • Screen Mirroring Premium$29.991 Year
  • Screen Mirroring Premium2 variants$39.993 Months
  • Screen Mirroring Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Screen Mirroring Premium$49.99
10 purchases

CastOn

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$29.991 Year
  • Annually Plan$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime access$1.99
  • Lifetime access$4.99

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring · Smart TV free?
Screen Mirroring · 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 · Smart TV or CastOn?
Screen Mirroring · Smart TV is rated higher. Screen Mirroring · Smart TV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while CastOn averages 4.5 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring · Smart TV or CastOn have ads?
Both Screen Mirroring · Smart TV and CastOn show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring · Smart TV or CastOn?
Screen Mirroring · Smart TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and CastOn every 4 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring · Smart TV was updated on November 4, 2026 and CastOn on November 4, 2026.

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