# Home Control vs Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home Control at 83% against Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's 28%. Home Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring · Smart TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Home Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring · Smart TV has 7.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Home Control's written reviews are positive against 28% of Screen Mirroring · Smart TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Home Control ships an update every 4 months, Screen Mirroring · Smart TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Control | Screen Mirroring · Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-control/id597499914/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 27.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marco Boschini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164091846) | [Aquin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710909509) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-control/id597499914)

Remotely manage your HomePLC® home automation system from anywhere in the world. Control lights, thermostats, cameras, security systems, and more. Create custom scenarios and monitor system logs and alarms.

**Highlights:** Remote control of HomePLC® systems, Control lights, thermostats, blinds, cameras, Manage security systems, Create custom automation scenarios, Monitor system logs and alarms, Control multiple home systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screen Mirroring · Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-tv/id6468917244)

Seamlessly stream your iPhone screen and content to your Smart TV. Enjoy high-quality video, photos, and games on a larger display without cables or extra hardware. Effortlessly cast from popular apps and the web for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time iPhone screen mirroring, Stream videos from apps, Cast photos and videos, Play mobile games on TV, Supports major Smart TVs and AirPlay, High-quality, low-lag streaming, Intuitive interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring to Any TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Worked well
- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Excellent screen mirroring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Poor quality
- 🔒 No refund

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects frequently
- Doesn't connect to TV
- Subscription issues
- Unusable free version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved video quality
- Better connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Control free?

Home Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screen Mirroring · Smart TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home Control or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV?

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV is rated higher. Home Control averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Screen Mirroring · Smart TV averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Home Control or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV have ads?

Screen Mirroring · Smart TV shows ads; Home Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Home Control or Screen Mirroring · Smart TV?

Home Control ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Home Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Screen Mirroring · Smart TV on November 11, 2026.

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