# Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote Control・TV at none against Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's shown. Universal Remote Control・TV also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (711 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote Control・TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV against 4.3 for Universal Remote Control・TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV has 711 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's.

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, Universal Remote Control・TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringview-smart-tv/id6444767582/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mushuk Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656692057) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringview-smart-tv/id6444767582)

Effortlessly cast your iPhone or iPad screen to a wide range of Smart TVs and devices. Enjoy instant, lag-free mirroring of videos, photos, and more directly to your big screen. Offers secure casting and broad compatibility for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast to Samsung, Vizio, Sony, Chromecast, TCL, LG, Roku, Instant screen casting with no delays, Secure casting over unsecured networks, Broad compatibility with older TVs, Fast mirroring speed, Cast videos and photos from gallery, Listen to music on Chromecast devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $5.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $8.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $12.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $29.99 | per year |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $29.99 | one-time |
| Screen Mirroring for Smart TV | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast screen mirroring
- 💡 Free version available
- 🤩 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- ⏱️ Limited free usage time
- 🔌 Unstable connection
- 🔍 Poor video quality

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Freezing on login screen

**Requested features**

- Improve gallery experience
- Add quality control options
- Extend free usage time


### Universal Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

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

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

Universal Remote Control・TV is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

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

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

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

Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・View Smart TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 28, 2026.

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