Comparison

Shift Matey vs Miracast・Screen Mirroring

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

Head to head
About

Shift Matey

Features
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Plan your rota and forecast gross pay in seconds, with overtime built in. ShiftMatey turns your shift schedule into clear totals for the pay period. Add shifts on a simple month grid, apply breaks, overtime and allowances, and see a clean breakdown. Built for UK and US shift workers who want clarity without spreadsheets. Key features • Month grid rota + daily list view • Gross pay forecast for weekly or monthly cycles (gross only, no tax/net) • Overtime rules per shift: OT after X hours + multiplier • Break deductions and paid hours calculated automatically • Allowances per shift and optional night multiplier • Shift templates plus custom shift types • Clear breakdown: regular pay, overtime pay, allowances, total • CSV export for the current pay period • Apple Calendar sync (choose or create a ShiftMatey calendar) • Shift reminders and payday reminders • Works offline with local-first storage • Privacy-friendly: no account required How it works Add shifts (or start from a template) Set your rate, breaks and overtime rules View totals, export CSV, or sync to Calendar Who it’s for • Nurses and healthcare teams on days/nights • Offshore and on-call workers with long shifts • Warehouse and logistics teams tracking overtime • Hospitality staff with changing rotas • Anyone paid hourly who wants a quick gross estimate Privacy ShiftMatey is built to be privacy-friendly. No tracking by default and no account required. Your data stays on your device with local-first storage. Download ShiftMatey and keep your rota and gross pay forecast clear.

About

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

Easily cast photos, videos, and music from your iPhone to your TV. Enjoy your media on the big screen with simple playback controls and fast device discovery. Perfect for sharing memories or enjoying content with others.

Highlights
  • Cast videos, photos, and music
  • Screen mirroring
  • Custom banner messages
  • Fast device discovery
  • Simple playback controls
  • Auto-connect support
Features
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Cast photos, videos, and more from your iPhone to your TV in seconds with the Miracast App. Miracast helps you enjoy your favorite media on the big screen without complicated setup. Share photo albums, watch personal videos, play music, and stream and control your casting session directly from your iPhone. Whether you are sharing vacation memories, watching home videos, or playing music at home, the Miracast App makes it easy to connect, choose your content, and start casting. MAIN FEATURES - Cast Videos Stream videos from your iPhone to your TV with simple playback controls. Great for home videos, saved clips, family moments, and personal media. - Cast Photos View your favorite photos on your TV instead of passing your phone around. Browse your photo library, select what you want to share, and enjoy your memories on a bigger screen. Wireless display to your TV made easy! - Cast Messages Cast custom banner messages to the TV like Happy Birthday and Congratulations, with text and emojis and backgrounds, great for parties and events. - Screen Mirroring Cast screen in landscape mode and portrait mode to TV using live streaming technology. - Stream Music Play songs and playlists on compatible devices and control playback from your phone. - Fast Device Discovery Find compatible casting devices on your Wi-Fi network and connect quickly. - Simple Playback Controls Control your media from one clean interface. Pause, skip, adjust volume, manage playback, and keep the experience simple. - Auto-Connect Support Reconnect to your last used device faster, so you can spend less time setting up and more time watching. - Clean, Modern Design Miracast is built to feel simple, polished, and easy to use. No cluttered menus. No confusing setup. Just open the app, connect, and cast. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and casting device to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Miracast App and select an available device. 3. Choose photos, videos, or music from your iPhone. 4. Start casting to your TV.

Screenshots

Shift Matey4 screens
Miracast・Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shift Matey at 15.1 against Miracast・Screen Mirroring's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shift Matey versus Miracast・Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift MateyMiracast・Screen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke ThompsonSilver Elm Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

Shift Matey

No in-app purchases

None

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift Matey free?
Shift Matey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miracast・Screen Mirroring free?
Miracast・Screen Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift Matey or Miracast・Screen Mirroring have ads?
Neither Shift Matey nor Miracast・Screen Mirroring shows ads.

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