# Screen Mirroring App vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring App's subscription. TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). Screen Mirroring App's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (197 vs 49). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.6 for Screen Mirroring App against 4.6 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Screen Mirroring App's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Control's.

Screen Mirroring App ships an update every 11 months, TV Remote Control fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring App | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-app-tv-cast/id6450598384/reviews)** | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 138 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [AppFabric LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-app-tv-cast/id6450598384)

Easily cast your mobile phone's screen to a TV or other compatible devices. Share photos, videos, games, and presentations on the big screen for a shared viewing experience with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Screen casting from phone to TV, Share photos and videos, Cast games and presentations, Easy to use interface, View multimedia content on big screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium with Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium with Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| TV Cast Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- ✨ High video quality
- 💨 Lag-free experience
- 💡 Convenient for presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- ❌ Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💸 Wasted money
- 👎 Not compatible with certain TVs (LG C4 OLED)
- 🗣️ Audio issues (no sound on TV)

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work at all
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Casting with delay and no sound


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring App free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring App or TV Remote Control?

Screen Mirroring App is rated higher. Screen Mirroring App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring App or TV Remote Control have ads?

Screen Mirroring App shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring App or TV Remote Control?

Screen Mirroring App ships an update every 11 months, and TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Mirroring App was updated on November 3, 2026 and TV Remote Control on November 3, 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.*