# Countsy vs Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast

The clearest difference is rating: Countsy at 4.7 against Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast's 3.4. Countsy also leads on ratings volume (116 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countsy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countsy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countsy has 116 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countsy | Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413/reviews)** | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-cast/id6752872930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Aydemir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700033488) | [Jay Clauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844912065) |

## What reviewers say

### Countsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413)

Visually track important upcoming events with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Get real-time updates and share your countdowns with others. Manage multiple events and receive smart notifications.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, Real-time updates, Customizable themes and fonts, Shareable countdowns, Multiple countdown tracking, Smart notifications, Cloud backup and sync

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal but effective
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Clean layout and fonts
- 👍 Easy setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ridiculous pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating

**Requested features**

- Widget update accuracy


### Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-cast/id6752872930)

Easily share your iPhone screen, photos, videos, or live camera feed to your TV. Use the whiteboard feature for collaborative drawing and brainstorming. Connect devices via WiFi for a seamless big-screen experience.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring, Photo and video casting, Live stream to TV, Collaborative whiteboard, WiFi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium weekly sub! | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countsy free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countsy or Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast?

Countsy is rated higher. Countsy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Countsy or Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast have ads?

Countsy shows ads; Screen Mirroring, Smart Cast does not.

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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.*