Smart vs CT Mirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart
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New version of Smart-telecaster for Mobile News Gathering released. MultiLink(ML) function enables cellular and WiFi bonding. Get more bandwidth, get better video quality! Enjoy your mobile live ! Note This app requires Smart-telecaster HD View v3.x as a receiver. Please ask your administrator about the version info of your receiver application.
CT Mirror
Stay informed about Connecticut's public policy, government, and politics with in-depth reporting. Receive daily news digests and breaking alerts directly on your phone.
- In-depth reporting on CT public policy
- Daily News Digest
- Breaking news alerts
- Push notifications for top stories
- Submit news tips
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CT Mirror is Connecticut's trusted source for in-depth news and reporting on Connecticut public policy, government and politics. We cover the state budget, justice system, elections, housing, economic development, health care and more. Our app delivers our reporting in an immersive digest format that's ready-made for your phone. Our app offers: - Push notifications highlighting each morning's top story - Breaking news alerts - A daily "News Digest" highlighting CT Mirror stories - The ability to get in touch or send us a news tip With so many news apps to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with an endless stream of information. Get our top stories in a quick daily dose so you can read about what matters most in our state and go about your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CT Mirror at every 3 weeks against Smart's every 3 months. Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart ships an update every 3 months, CT Mirror every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart | CT Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (97 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 97 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Soliton Systems K.K. | Connecticut News Project, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Smart
No in-app purchases
CT Mirror
No in-app purchases
