# Screen Mirroring vs Mi Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mi Remote at every 3 weeks against Screen Mirroring's every 2 months. Mi Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 24%). Screen Mirroring's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mi Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 416 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Screen Mirroring's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mi Remote's.

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring | Mi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-chromecast/id1586029145/reviews) | **[4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 269 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **33.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 117 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) | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) |

## 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


### Mi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote for your Mi TV and MI Box. Control your TV with essential buttons, navigate with a simple interface, and cast photos and videos. Connects via Wi-Fi and offers home screen widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi connection, Essential TV buttons, Cast photos and videos, Home screen widgets, Ad-free premium option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring free?

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

### Is Mi Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring or Mi Remote?

Mi Remote is rated higher. Screen Mirroring averages 4.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring or Mi Remote have ads?

Neither Screen Mirroring nor Mi Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or Mi Remote?

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 2 months, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mi Remote on October 19, 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.*