Screen_Mirroring vs WidgText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen_Mirroring
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Screen Mirroring helps two phones work together: one as the camera and the other as the controller. View the camera feed from the controller phone, capture photos, start recording, switch cameras, and adjust zoom remotely. It is useful for solo travel, vlogging, group photos, product shots, and any situation where you want to frame the shot from another device. Key Features: Live camera monitoring between two phones Remote photo and video controls Zoom control and camera switching Gesture guidance for assisted shooting iPhone-to-iPhone connection support Cross-platform hotspot / same-network setup QRCode and IP-assisted cross-platform connection Controller audio support during recording How to Use: Open camera mode on one phone. Open controller mode on the other phone. Follow the guide to join the same hotspot or local network. Enter the IP shown on the camera phone, or scan the camera QRCode. Start monitoring, capturing photos, and recording remotely.
WidgText
Customize your device's home and lock screens with personalized text widgets. Choose from various fonts, colors, and styles to display quotes, reminders, or goals. The app offers multiple independent widgets and a quote rotation feature for daily inspiration.
- Multiple independent text widgets
- Extensive font and color customization
- Gradient and border styling options
- Quote rotation for daily content
- Live preview for easy editing
- Personalized app icon options
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Put your words where you will see them. WidgText brings daily affirmations, mindful quotes, and your own reminders to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose a look, make it yours, and keep a little calm nearby. NEW LOOKS FOR THE SEASON • Explore seasonal collections of widget designs and mindful words, starting with Cozy Evenings. • New collections arrive every few weeks. Earlier favorites stay in the archive. • Start with free designs, choose an optional rewarded ad to keep a featured look, or unlock Pro collection designs. • Turn on collection reminders if you want a gentle nudge when something new arrives. A LITTLE CALM, SHARED • Preview a widget image before sending it with a link to WidgText or its collection look. • Your personal text appears only in the image you choose to share. It is never included in the link. MAKE IT YOURS • Write your own mantra, intention, reminder, or inside joke. • See your widget change as you edit colors, gradients, type, alignment, shadows, and borders. • Preview small, medium, and large Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen styles. iPad adds an Extra Large widget and a sidebar workspace. • Choose from 120 classic mindful messages, plus words in seasonal collections. • Keep one thought, or rotate a short list automatically. • Receive an optional daily mindful notification at a time you choose. FREE TO START. PRO IS ONE PURCHASE. Free includes one widget slot, eight classic themes, all 120 classic messages, daily thoughts, and free seasonal looks. The free version includes ads. Rewarded ads are optional. WidgText Pro adds a personal library of named looks saved on this device, Pro collection designs, up to 8 independent widget slots, all 34 fonts, three exclusive classic themes, advanced gradients and borders, grain texture, unlimited rotating quotes, full scheduling, eight alternate app icons, and no ads. One purchase. No subscription. No account is needed. Your widget text and saved looks stay on your device unless you choose to share an image. Firebase Analytics measures app use; Google AdMob supports the free version. Your words. Your look. A calmer Home Screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WidgText at Free against Screen_Mirroring's $0.99. Screen_Mirroring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
WidgText is free to download; Screen_Mirroring costs $0.99 up front. WidgText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Screen_Mirroring asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen_Mirroring ships an update weekly, WidgText fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen_Mirroring | WidgText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GilesWang | Aaron Price |
In-app purchases
Screen_Mirroring
No in-app purchases
WidgText
- WidgText Pro$0.99
Questions
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