# TV Remote vs TV Cast | Smart Screen Share

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 53% against TV Cast | Smart Screen Share's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (564 vs 32). TV Cast | Smart Screen Share's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TV Cast | Smart Screen Share sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 564 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Cast | Smart Screen Share's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Cast | Smart Screen Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-smart-screen-share/id6471160588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **564** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 144 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Angela Garrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761539248) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


### TV Cast | Smart Screen Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-smart-screen-share/id6471160588)

Effortlessly mirror your mobile screen and share photos, videos, and web content to your TV. Enjoy a seamless multimedia experience on the big screen using your local network.

**Highlights:** Effortless screen mirroring, Share photos and videos, Stream web videos, Local network casting, Real-time media control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Web Caster - Mirror Streamer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Cast: Mirroring Screen Play | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Cast | Smart Screen Share free?

TV Cast | Smart Screen Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Cast | Smart Screen Share?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while TV Cast | Smart Screen Share averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or TV Cast | Smart Screen Share have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; TV Cast | Smart Screen Share does not.

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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.*