# Screen Mirroring・Miracast vs Universal TV Remote Control＊

Screen Mirroring・Miracast and Universal TV Remote Control＊ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Screen Mirroring・Miracast's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s. Screen Mirroring・Miracast also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control＊'s advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 515) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring・Miracast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control＊ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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・Miracast against 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control＊. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control＊ has 31K ratings behind it against 515, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Screen Mirroring・Miracast's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control＊'s.

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote Control＊ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・Miracast | Universal TV Remote Control＊ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringmiracast/id6450699301/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 96 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenFlow Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889833406) | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring・Miracast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringmiracast/id6450699301)

Easily display your iPhone or iPad screen on a compatible smart TV. Share videos, photos, apps, and games wirelessly without complex setups or extra hardware. Enjoy smooth, low-latency casting for an enhanced viewing and gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen mirroring, Cast media to TV, Wireless connection, Low-latency streaming, Simple setup, Casting controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Miracast: Screen Mirroring App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Miracast: Screen Mirroring App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Miracast: Screen Mirroring App | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Cast: Mirror Display | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Mirroring App | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Miracast: Air Smart View | $19.99 | per month |
| Screen Mirroring | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful when remote is unavailable
- 👍 Works great when functional
- 👍 Best app ever
- 👍 Good functionality
- 👍 Like the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Doesn't work even when paid
- 🐛 Paid to use, not recommended
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 App not working with Roku TV

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Incompatible with LG Miracast
- Not working with Roku TV


### Universal TV Remote Control＊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6477382010)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Utilities, #106 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for TV, Screen mirroring, Cast media, Intuitive remote UI, Launch TV apps, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Lite | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Standard | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Semana Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO - Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Voucher | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Voucher | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plus: 3 days free | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great remote control
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading about being free
- 🔒 Paywall/subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work without a physical remote
- Inability to turn TV on/off properly
- Frequent disconnections and loss of connection

**Requested features**

- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide a truly free version with full functionality
- Improve customer support and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring・Miracast free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control＊ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・Miracast or Universal TV Remote Control＊?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・Miracast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control＊ averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring・Miracast or Universal TV Remote Control＊ have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control＊ shows ads; Screen Mirroring・Miracast does not.

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

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV Remote Control＊ fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Miracast was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control＊ on October 23, 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.*