# Screen Share for Chromecast vs TV Remote・Universal Control #1

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Share for Chromecast at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote・Universal Control #1's subscription. Screen Share for Chromecast also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%). TV Remote・Universal Control #1's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Share for Chromecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 557 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Screen Share for Chromecast's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Share for Chromecast | TV Remote・Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-for-chromecast/id1632015521/reviews) | **[4.7 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 557 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 153 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733853598) | [Mihai Turlea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855548265) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Share for Chromecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-share-for-chromecast/id1632015521)

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to a TV with Chromecast. Cast movies, shows, music, photos, and more. Offers features like IPTV casting, drawing tools, and karaoke creation for enhanced entertainment and productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen mirroring for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Cast movies, shows, music, and photos, IPTV and podcast casting, Drawing board for presentations, Karaoke creation with vocal removal, Built-in network speed test

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Share Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Share Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📝 Requires review before use

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Connectivity issues with certain TVs
- Inconsistent mirroring quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization settings
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### TV Remote・Universal Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, menus, and use a touchpad or keyboard for easier navigation. Connects instantly via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, Full remote control functions, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Touchpad and keyboard support, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control Remote + Widgets | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Control Universal Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Share for Chromecast free?

Screen Share for Chromecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote・Universal Control #1 free?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Share for Chromecast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Screen Share for Chromecast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 from 557 ratings.

### Do Screen Share for Chromecast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1 have ads?

Neither Screen Share for Chromecast nor TV Remote・Universal Control #1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Share for Chromecast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?

Screen Share for Chromecast ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Most recently, Screen Share for Chromecast was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 on October 30, 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.*