# Beadcraft vs Screen Mirroring & CastConnect

The clearest difference is rating: Beadcraft at 5.0 against Screen Mirroring & CastConnect's 4.5. Beadcraft also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Mirroring & CastConnect's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beadcraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Screen Mirroring & CastConnect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beadcraft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring & CastConnect has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beadcraft ships an update every 2 months, Screen Mirroring & CastConnect daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beadcraft | Screen Mirroring & CastConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadcraft-bead-pattern-maker/id6774486810/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-and-castconnect/id6780915191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [developer@cloudleaplimited.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856168982) | [Janki Panchani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187722574) |

## What reviewers say

### Beadcraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beadcraft-bead-pattern-maker/id6774486810)

Transform photos into detailed fuse bead patterns with this app. It offers automatic conversion, supports multiple bead brands and sizes, and includes a library of pre-made designs for easy crafting.

**Highlights:** Photo to bead pattern conversion, Multiple bead brands and sizes, Pattern library with pre-made designs, Automatic color matching, Pixel layout and color guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeadCraft _Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| BeadCraft _Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Screen Mirroring & CastConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-and-castconnect/id6780915191)

Easily cast photos, videos, web content, and even your entire screen to your smart TV without cables. This app automatically detects compatible devices on your Wi-Fi for a seamless streaming experience. Control playback directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Automatic TV and device detection, Cast photos, videos, and web content, Full screen mirroring via AirPlay, In-app remote control for playback, Support for IPTV/M3U playlists, Document casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beadcraft free?

Beadcraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Mirroring & CastConnect free?

Screen Mirroring & CastConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beadcraft or Screen Mirroring & CastConnect?

Beadcraft is rated higher. Beadcraft averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Screen Mirroring & CastConnect averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do Beadcraft or Screen Mirroring & CastConnect have ads?

Screen Mirroring & CastConnect shows ads; Beadcraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beadcraft or Screen Mirroring & CastConnect?

Beadcraft ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Mirroring & CastConnect daily. Most recently, Beadcraft was updated on October 7, 2026 and Screen Mirroring & CastConnect on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*