# Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast vs Multicast

Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast and Multicast both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's. Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Multicast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Multicast asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast against 4.5 for Multicast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multicast's.

Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, Multicast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast | Multicast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-cast/id6736691785/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicast-screen-mirroring/id6755520191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 62 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shams Alam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099267051) | [正福 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752550912) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-cast/id6736691785)

Easily share your phone's screen to a TV, PC, or other devices wirelessly. Stream videos, photos, and games seamlessly. Enjoy HD streaming and effortless TV casting for a bigger viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, HD video streaming, Effortless TV casting, Console streaming for gaming, Photo and presentation sharing, AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SM_Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SM_Monthly_F | $4.99 | per month |
| SM_Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SM_Yearly_F | $29.99 | per year |
| SM_LifeTime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Multicast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicast-screen-mirroring/id6755520191)

This app enables simultaneous casting of multiple photos or videos to your TV, offering split-screen and grid layouts for enhanced viewing. It supports various casting modes and protocols for seamless integration with most smart TVs, ideal for education, collaboration, and home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Split-screen casting, Cast multiple photos/videos simultaneously, Side-by-side or grid layouts, One-to-one and one-to-many casting, Optimized for no delay, Supports AirPlay and DLNA

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast free?

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

### Is Multicast free?

Multicast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Multicast is rated higher. Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Multicast averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast or Multicast have ads?

Both Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast and Multicast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast or Multicast?

Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Multicast every 4 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast was updated on October 20, 2026 and Multicast on October 5, 2026.

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