# XMirror vs Unplugged

The clearest difference is rating: Unplugged at 4.7 against XMirror's 3.0. Unplugged also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (116 vs 14). XMirror's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XMirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Unplugged sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplugged holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unplugged has 116 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of XMirror's written reviews are positive against 48% of Unplugged's.

XMirror ships an update every 2 months, Unplugged every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XMirror | Unplugged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmirror-screen-mirror/id6469104483/reviews) | **[4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-battery-widget/id6476698892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **116** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **48.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nero AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/598875299) | [Christian Skorobogatow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585939860) |

## What reviewers say

### XMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmirror-screen-mirror/id6469104483)

Wirelessly mirror your iOS device's screen and audio to your car's display. Enjoy your content on a larger screen without needing an internet connection, utilizing your personal hotspot for a secure local network connection.

**Highlights:** Audio support for car screens, Portrait and landscape orientation, Wireless connection, Local network privacy, No internet traffic needed, VPN for private LAN tunnel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime version | Free | one-time |


### Unplugged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-battery-widget/id6476698892)

Monitor your iPhone's battery level directly from your Apple Watch. Get instant updates, customizable alerts, and detailed history to understand your battery's performance and predict its lifespan.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch complications, Customizable battery notifications, Battery history charts, Battery drain forecasting, Live Activities & charging animations, Thermal state monitoring, Customizable dashboard

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Offer Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Offer Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Offer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Foodie Sponsor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Patron | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XMirror free?

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

### Is Unplugged free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XMirror or Unplugged?

Unplugged is rated higher. XMirror averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Unplugged averages 4.7 from 116 ratings.

### Do XMirror or Unplugged have ads?

Neither XMirror nor Unplugged shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XMirror or Unplugged?

XMirror ships an update every 2 months, and Unplugged every 3 weeks. Most recently, XMirror was updated on October 30, 2026 and Unplugged on November 8, 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.*