# Screen Mirroring vs TV Control Universal Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Mirroring at none against TV Control Universal Remote's shown. Screen Mirroring also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (270 vs 72). TV Control Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Control Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 72 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | TV Control Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1586029145/reviews)** | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **23.9% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Marinho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486909114) | [BrainX Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828681473) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1586029145)

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV in real-time. Stream photos, videos, and browse the web on a larger display with adjustable quality settings. Enjoy a free version without ads or time limits.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen mirroring, HD quality photo and video casting, Browse web on TV, Cast web videos and movies, Zero delay streaming, 1080p streaming with adjustable quality, Adjustable frame rate and sound quality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast mirroring
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Excellent streaming experience
- 👍 Zero delay for gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing frequently
- 🐛 Not working with Roku TV
- 🐛 Does not size up to fit screen
- 🐛 Lifetime subscription issues
- 🐛 App crashes on startup

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing all the time
- App crashes on startup
- Lifetime subscription revoked/not recognized
- Restore purchase not working
- Subscription forms and notifications continue to appear despite lifetime subscription

**Requested features**

- Add Roku/TCL TV support on iPhone
- Indicate premium status more clearly
- Make 'Restore Purchase' more accessible
- Translate app menu to French


### TV Control Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6476610244)

Control your smart TV with your phone over Wi-Fi. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and use a trackpad and keyboard for a seamless entertainment experience. Compatible with popular brands.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Auto-detection of smart TVs, Trackpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel and volume adjustment, App launching

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is TV Control Universal Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or TV Control Universal Remote?

Screen Mirroring is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.4 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while TV Control Universal Remote averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or TV Control Universal Remote have ads?

TV Control Universal Remote shows ads; Screen Mirroring does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or TV Control Universal Remote?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and TV Control Universal Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Control Universal Remote on October 24, 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.*