Comparison

SmartCast Pro 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

SmartCast Pro

Features
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SmartCast Pro turns your iPhone into a complete companion for your Android TV and Chromecast-enabled devices. Control your TV, cast your favorite media, mirror your screen, and keep private files protected in one simple app. Use your iPhone as a smart TV remote with quick navigation, volume control, channel controls, touchpad mode, number pad, voice search, and fast access to popular apps. Pair with your Android TV and control it without needing the physical remote. Cast photos and videos from your iPhone to the big screen in just a few taps. Browse albums, select your favorite memories, and enjoy them with family and friends on your TV. With Screen Mirroring, you can share your iPhone screen live on your TV for presentations, apps, browsing, games, tutorials, and more. SmartCast Pro also includes a Private Vault where you can store personal photos, videos, and files with secure access, helping keep important content private and organized. Key Features: - Android TV remote control - Touchpad, number pad, and quick controls - Voice search and voice remote support - Cast photos to TV - Cast videos to TV - Screen mirroring - Private Vault for photos, videos, and files - Device discovery and saved TV connection - Simple setup and clean interface SmartCast Pro is built for anyone who wants easier TV control, faster casting, and a private space for personal media. Subscription Options: SmartCast Pro offers the following auto-renewing subscriptions: - Weekly Plan – $5.99 per week, includes a 3-day free trial - Monthly Plan – $9.99 per month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew for the same duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of the selected plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings on the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription during the trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hammad460.github.io/smartcast--pro--legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://hammad460.github.io/smartcast--pro--legal/

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

SmartCast Pro4 screens
Miracast・Screen Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miracast・Screen Mirroring at none against SmartCast Pro's 2. Miracast・Screen Mirroring also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). SmartCast Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. SmartCast Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Miracast・Screen Mirroring asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCast Pro ships an update every 3 months, Miracast・Screen Mirroring every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartCast Pro versus Miracast・Screen Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCast ProMiracast・Screen Mirroring
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyed Hammad AsgharSilver Elm Systems LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartCast Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
None

Miracast・Screen Mirroring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartCast Pro free?
SmartCast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miracast・Screen Mirroring free?
Miracast・Screen Mirroring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartCast Pro or Miracast・Screen Mirroring have ads?
Neither SmartCast Pro nor Miracast・Screen Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCast Pro or Miracast・Screen Mirroring?
SmartCast Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Miracast・Screen Mirroring every 4 days. Most recently, SmartCast Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Miracast・Screen Mirroring on October 9, 2026.

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