Comparison

MirrorCast vs MirrorBeam

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

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MirrorBeam

Features
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Put your iPhone or Mac screen on the big screen with Fire TV. Photos, videos, websites, presentations, gameplay — whatever is on your device, right on your TV. ■ Easy setup 1. Open MirrorBeam on your Fire TV 2. Open MirrorBeam on your iPhone or Mac, pick your TV, and enter the 4-digit PIN shown on screen 3. Tap "Start Mirroring" — that's it ■ Highlights - Low latency: a purpose-built streaming pipeline keeps interactions snappy - Audio included: video and music sound plays through your TV (with fine audio-timing adjustment) - 100% local: your screen never leaves your home network; no account required - iPhone and Mac: both sender apps are free - Available in 7 languages ■ Pricing The app is free to use. The free version adds a small watermark on the TV, and mirroring from an iPhone shows an ad before starting. No subscription, no account. ■ Compatibility For Amazon Fire TV devices (Fire TV Stick 2nd generation or later, Fire TV Cube and the latest Fire TV Stick models) running the free MirrorBeam receiver app on the TV (setup guide at jx83.jp) / iPhone (iOS 16+) / Mac (macOS 13+, free download at jx83.jp) This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Screenshots

MirrorCast4 screens
MirrorBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MirrorBeam at none against MirrorCast's 4. MirrorBeam also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MirrorCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. MirrorBeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MirrorCast ships an update every 3 weeks, MirrorBeam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MirrorCast versus MirrorBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirrorCastMirrorBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperERN DIGITAL LLCTakeshi Nagata

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

MirrorBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MirrorCast free?
MirrorCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MirrorBeam free?
MirrorBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MirrorCast or MirrorBeam have ads?
MirrorBeam shows ads; MirrorCast does not.
Which is updated more often, MirrorCast or MirrorBeam?
MirrorCast ships an update every 3 weeks, and MirrorBeam every 2 days. Most recently, MirrorCast was updated on October 31, 2026 and MirrorBeam on November 13, 2026.

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