Comparison

MirrorCast vs Poool Preview

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

Head to head
About

MirrorCast

Wirelessly share your iPhone display, photos, videos, and web content to your TV. Stream live TV channels with M3U playlists and even use your phone's camera as a live feed on the big screen. Compatible with a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • Web media browser
  • Live camera broadcast
  • IPTV player with M3U playlists
  • Wide device compatibility
Features
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MirrorCast brings wireless screen sharing to every iPhone. Mirror your display, cast your photos and videos, browse the web on the big screen, stream live TV with your M3U playlists — all from one app, over your existing Wi-Fi network. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense, Panasonic, Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and any DLNA device. No Apple TV or extra hardware required. SCREEN MIRRORING — YOUR IPHONE ON THE BIG SCREEN • Mirror your entire iPhone display in real time • Stable, low-latency connection for gaming and presentations • Works over your existing home or office Wi-Fi • No additional hardware or Apple TV required • Compatible with all major smart TV brands and streaming devices PHOTO & VIDEO CASTING • Browse your camera roll and cast photos instantly • Play local videos in full quality on your TV • Swipe between photos and your TV updates in real time • Share memories with family and friends on the big screen WEB MEDIA BROWSER • Built-in browser to find and play online videos • Send any web video directly to your TV • Stream high-definition web content without complicated setup • Supports most major video platforms and websites LIVE CAMERA BROADCAST • Turn your iPhone camera into a live feed on your TV • Real-time stream with no perceptible delay • Use your TV as a digital mirror or live presentation display • Perfect for workouts, demonstrations, and family gatherings IPTV PLAYER — LIVE TV CHANNELS • Add M3U playlists and watch live TV on your big screen • Browse channels by category with a clean, organised list • Save your favourite channels for one-tap access • Supports direct stream URLs — paste a link and play • Manage multiple playlists, each with a custom icon and colour COMPATIBLE WITH • Samsung Smart TV • LG WebOS • Sony Bravia • Philips, Hisense and Panasonic • Chromecast and Google TV • Roku • Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick • All DLNA-compatible devices and consoles HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open MirrorCast — your TV appears in the device list automatically 3. Tap your TV and select what you want to cast PREMIUM Unlock the full MirrorCast experience: • Screen mirroring with no time limits • Unlimited photo and video casting • Web media browser • Live camera broadcast • IPTV Player with multiple playlists • All future features Premium is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed in your Apple ID account settings. Get your iPhone on the big screen in seconds. Download MirrorCast today. Privacy Policy: https://ern.digital/mirrorcast/privacy Terms of Use: https://ern.digital/mirrorcast/terms

About

Poool Preview

Features
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Preview your Access and Engage appearances on a real device Poool Preview is the companion app to the Poool dashboard. It lets teams integrating the Poool mobile SDKs view their appearances directly on a device, exactly as they will look inside their own application. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Preview page of your appearance / form / Engage element in the Poool dashboard 2. Scan the QR code displayed on screen 3. The appearance loads on your device, rendered by the native SDK WHAT YOU CAN PREVIEW - Access: advanced appearances - Forms - Engage elements FEATURES - Native rendering, identical to the output of the Access and Engage SDKs - Real-time sync: any change made in the dashboard is reflected immediately on the device - Choice of display mode - Switch widgets on the fly from an Access appearance, without scanning again REQUIREMENTS A Poool account with dashboard access is required. The app has no use outside this context: it only works with a QR code generated from the dashboard. ABOUT POOOL Poool is an audience monetization and engagement solution for media publishers: Access for paywalls and subscription journeys, Engage for on-site engagement elements.

Screenshots

MirrorCast4 screens
Poool Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poool Preview at none against MirrorCast's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MirrorCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Poool Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MirrorCast versus Poool Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirrorCastPoool Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEren Arda CarbogaPoool.tech

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MirrorCast

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year
None

Poool Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MirrorCast free?
MirrorCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poool Preview free?
Poool Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MirrorCast or Poool Preview have ads?
Neither MirrorCast nor Poool Preview shows ads.

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