# Dou Wan vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 93% against Dou Wan's 10%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Dou Wan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dou Wan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Dou Wan's written reviews are positive against 93% of TV Remote's.

Dou Wan ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dou Wan | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dou-wan-screen-mirroring/id1496147261/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Scorobogaci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619486202) | [君瑛 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541563673) |

## What reviewers say

### Dou Wan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dou-wan-screen-mirroring/id1496147261)

Easily mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to various devices simultaneously without delay. Share photos, videos, and presentations to Smart TVs, smartphones, PCs, and more. Stream directly through a web browser for instant access.

**Highlights:** Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously, Cast to Smart TVs, PCs, and more, Stream via web browser, Share photos and videos, Seamless mode switching, No extra hardware needed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

**Highlights:** Multi-device control, Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing, Touchpad navigation, Smart text and voice input, Apple Watch control, One-tap app launching, Full playback control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
- 🔒 Connects easily to TV
- 💡 Useful backup remote option
- 👍 Free to use all features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working for some users
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Fire TV remote
- Improve TV switching functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dou Wan free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dou Wan or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Dou Wan averages 3.0 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Dou Wan or TV Remote have ads?

Dou Wan shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dou Wan or TV Remote?

Dou Wan ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dou Wan was updated on August 23, 2026 and TV Remote on September 23, 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.*