Comparison

Mockingbird vs Universal TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mockingbird

Features
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Mockingbird Field Installation Application

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote and cast your screen to smart TVs. Control various TV functions and share media from your phone to a larger display with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for multiple TV brands
  • Customizable remote control skins
  • Intuitive interface for easy operation
  • One-click screen mirroring to TV/computer
  • Cast pictures, videos, and local media
  • No additional app installation needed on target devices
Features
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This is a multi-functional App designed to transform your smartphone into a convenient universal remote control. At the same time, the App is also a mobile screen casting software that supports one-click casting to TV/computer. 【Universal Remote Control】 1. Supports multiple different brands of TVs, including SONY, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, etc. Users can conveniently control various functions of these devices, such as switches, volume adjustment, channel switching, etc., through the analog buttons on the phone screen and the remote control interface; 2. Provides a variety of exquisite remote control skins for users to choose from. Users can customize the appearance of the remote control according to their personal preferences and style. Choose and adjust from different themes, colors, icons, etc. to make the remote control interface conform to the user's aesthetics and preferences; 3. Focus on providing a simple operating experience. Users can quickly find the required buttons and functions through an intuitive interface and easy-to-understand layout, and achieve fast and accurate remote control operation. 【Screen Mirroring】 1. Support one-click screen mirroring, connect to WiFi to quickly search for nearby devices to cast screens, and cast the screen to the computer/TV; 2. Quickly cast pictures, videos, documents, and local music in the phone to the computer/TV; 3. No need to install applications on other devices to achieve screen mirroring. The screen mirroring speed is stable, allowing you to experience the fun of the big screen! 【Contact Us】 Your suggestions are very important to me, you can contact me using the "Feedback" in the App.

Screenshots

Mockingbird3 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mockingbird at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Mockingbird also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mockingbird ships an update every 2 days, Universal TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Mockingbird versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMockingbirdUniversal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNULITICS HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD兆猛 邝

In-app purchases

None

Mockingbird

No in-app purchases

None

Universal TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mockingbird free?
Mockingbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mockingbird or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; Mockingbird does not.
Which is updated more often, Mockingbird or Universal TV Remote?
Mockingbird ships an update every 2 days, and Universal TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mockingbird was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on November 4, 2026.

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