# Screen Mirroring vs Smart Cast Mirroring

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Cast Mirroring at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring's subscription. Smart Cast Mirroring also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Screen Mirroring's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart Cast Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Mirroring against 5.0 for Smart Cast Mirroring. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, Smart Cast Mirroring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Smart Cast Mirroring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-fire-tv/id6756607829/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast-mirroring/id6765548443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 91 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洋洋 常](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847833029) | [NGUYEN VAN DINH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895988951) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-fire-tv/id6756607829)

Easily cast your phone's screen, photos, videos, and online content to your smart TV or streaming device. Enjoy real-time mirroring for apps, games, and even your camera feed on a larger display.

**Highlights:** One-click wireless screen mirroring, Photo and video projection, Online content streaming, IPTV support, Camera projection, Browser screen mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |


### Smart Cast Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast-mirroring/id6765548443)

Easily share your iPhone screen or cast media content to compatible smart TVs. Enjoy your photos, videos, and presentations on a larger display with a simple and fast connection.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring with low latency, Cast videos and photos, Instant device connection, Versatile for entertainment and business, Simple Wi-Fi setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is Smart Cast Mirroring free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring and Smart Cast Mirroring are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Smart Cast Mirroring shows ads; Screen Mirroring does not.

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

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Cast Mirroring every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart Cast Mirroring on October 31, 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.*