Comparison

Screen Cast Mirror vs SpaceCast Display

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

Head to head
About

Screen Cast Mirror

Easily mirror your smartphone screen to a TV or monitor in real time. Share photos, videos, music, or use a virtual whiteboard for presentations. Enjoy seamless, one-click setup without needing extra apps on your TV.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Cast photos, videos, and music
  • Virtual whiteboard for presentations
  • One-click setup
  • No extra TV apps needed
  • Background casting
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Screen Cast Mirror is a versatile app that allows you to mirror your smartphone screen in real time to a TV or monitor. It supports casting photos, videos, and music from your device to a larger screen for an immersive experience. The app is compatible with most smart TVs and devices, making setup quick and easy with just one click—no complicated configurations needed. You can also cast a virtual whiteboard for presentations or collaborative work, perfect for team projects. It works without installing extra apps on your TV, providing a seamless connection. Additionally, background casting ensures that videos keep playing even if you minimize the app or turn off your phone. The free version offers basic features with some limitations, while the premium unlocks all restrictions for unlimited use. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: Weekly - $4.99, Monthly - $12.99, Yearly - $39.99, Lifetime - $59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMH5QMIqMCvc4XJfcAHA69kKLa5tkHCCy7P8WYjyj0I/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpaceCast Display

Features
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The simplest way to use your iPhone or iPad as a secondary display for your Mac/PC. SpaceCast Display streams your Mac/PC screen to your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi or USB cable. Unlike Sidecar, it can connect devices with different Apple accounts, allowing for various combinations such as your own Mac/PC with a company-issued iPad or a family member's iPhone. On a foldable iPhone (iPhone Duo), just fold it halfway: the upper screen shows your Mac/PC and the lower screen becomes a keyboard and trackpad, like a tiny laptop. ---------------------------------- ■ Main Features ---------------------------------- 【Features Available for Free】 ・Real-time display of your Mac/PC screen on iPhone or iPad (first 10 minutes) ・Connection via Wi-Fi (Mac App Store version and official website version) or USB cable (official website version only for Mac) ・Automatic detection of nearby Macs/PCs and one-tap connection ・Secure pairing with a 6-digit PIN ・Automatic reconnection to previously paired Macs/PCs ・Adapts automatically when you fold or unfold a foldable iPhone 【SpaceCast Pro (One-time Purchase)】 ・Direct control of your Mac/PC with touch — Tap: Left click — Two-finger tap: Right click — Long press: Right click — Two-finger scroll — Pinch: Zoom in/out — Three-finger swipe: Mission Control / Space switching ・Laptop mode (foldable iPhone): fold it halfway to show your Mac/PC on top and a keyboard and trackpad below ・On-screen Mac keyboard: show it on any iPhone or iPad with one button. Shortcuts with command, option and control work as on a real Mac keyboard, and the Eisu/Kana keys support Japanese input ・Trackpad: move the pointer, tap to click, drag, two-finger scroll, two-finger tap to right-click ・Unlimited connection time ・Transfer hardware keyboard (Magic Keyboard, etc.) input directly to your Mac/PC ・Connect devices with different Apple accounts (no Sidecar restrictions) ---------------------------------- ■ How to Use ---------------------------------- 1. Install and launch SpaceCast Unlimited (official website version) / SpaceCast Desktop (Mac App Store version) / SpaceCast Desktop for PC (official website version). The Mac/PC app is free. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad and your Mac/PC to the same Wi-Fi network, or connect them with a USB cable (SpaceCast Unlimited only). 3. Open SpaceCast Display, and nearby Macs/PCs will automatically appear. 4. Tap the Mac/PC name, enter the displayed 6-digit PIN, and complete pairing. 5. Your Mac/PC screen will immediately appear on your iPhone or iPad. ---------------------------------- ■ Notes ---------------------------------- • To use this app, you need to install "SpaceCast Unlimited" (official website version) or similar on the Mac connected via Wi-Fi or USB cable. Both Mac and PC apps are free to use. • "SpaceCast Desktop" from the Mac App Store is view-only. To control your computer with touch, keyboard or trackpad, use "SpaceCast Unlimited" (official website version) on a Mac or "SpaceCast Desktop for PC" on a PC. • To control a Mac, you need to grant accessibility permissions on the Mac side. * Uses only local network communication. Video and input data are never sent to external servers. * "SpaceCast Unlimited" (official website version) allows for Mac screen mirroring and extended desktop display. Please check the official website for details: https://coastandcorp.com/spacecast/mac/ * "SpaceCast Desktop for PC" (official website version) allows for PC screen mirroring. Please check the official website for details: https://coastandcorp.com/spacecast/pc/ * Compatible with iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later and iPad running iPadOS 17.0 or later. Laptop mode requires a foldable iPhone with iOS 27.1 or later.

Screenshots

Screen Cast Mirror4 screens
SpaceCast Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Cast Mirror and SpaceCast Display are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Cast Mirror sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SpaceCast Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screen Cast Mirror versus SpaceCast Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Cast MirrorSpaceCast Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShelby BullockTakahiro Endo

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screen Cast Mirror

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

SpaceCast Display

One-time1
  • SpaceCast Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Screen Cast Mirror free?
Screen Cast Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpaceCast Display free?
SpaceCast Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Cast Mirror or SpaceCast Display have ads?
Neither Screen Cast Mirror nor SpaceCast Display shows ads.

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