Comparison

Screen Mirroring・Miracast vs TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

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
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Turn your phone into a wireless display and enjoy your favorite content on a much bigger screen. With a simple setup and smooth connection, you can share videos, photos, apps, and games from your device to a compatible smart TV in just a few taps. Key Features: - Mirror your device screen to compatible smart TVs in real time - Cast videos, photos, and other media to your TV over Wi‑Fi - Simple step-by-step connection flow for quick setup - Low-latency screen sharing for smoother viewing and gameplay - Works over your home Wi‑Fi network, no extra hardware required - Easy controls to start, pause, or stop casting at any moment Enjoy a more immersive viewing experience by bringing your content to the big screen. Whether you’re watching, playing, or sharing, this app makes screen casting feel easy, convenient, and natural. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. For more information use Apple Support links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TMDWY4bRBhLaTNXZXrW4fQzgSp9z5Y5Aj08LgOMTamk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e5VnA3LAHzPYBpDUa0qCwmEPphj2OuHGFa7J1LMqh4A/edit?usp=sharing

About

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, menus, and use a touchpad or keyboard for easier navigation. Connects instantly via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Universal compatibility with major TV brands
  • Full remote control functions
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup
  • Touchpad and keyboard support
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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TV Remote・Universal Control #1 turns your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. No more juggling remotes — control everything from one simple, intuitive app. KEY FEATURES: - Universal Compatibility: Works with major smart TV brands: Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, and more. - Full Remote Control: Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. - Easy Setup: Connect instantly via Wi-Fi — no hardware required. - Smart Design: Clean, user-friendly interface with responsive controls. - Touchpad & Keyboard Support: Navigate apps and type faster with built-in tools. Forget about lost remotes. TV Remote・Universal Control #1 puts control back in your hands — anytime, anywhere. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwHX8ij97IGSWROFs6doWW3OJEKNeGSrtNcCKDqY4Ek/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zhvZj7yiV_SAv50F0100o8qCBxaK4eaCEZwBv8NkTJc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring・Miracast4 screens
TV Remote・Universal Control #14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Mirroring・Miracast at free with in-app purchases against TV Remote・Universal Control #1's subscription. Screen Mirroring・Miracast also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring・Miracast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Screen Mirroring・Miracast against 4.7 for TV Remote・Universal Control #1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 512 and 529 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Screen Mirroring・Miracast's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote・Universal Control #1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Mirroring・Miracast versus TV Remote・Universal Control #1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring・MiracastTV Remote・Universal Control #1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (512 ratings)4.7 (529 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings512529 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenFlow LabsMihai Turlea

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

All ratings512 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

All ratings527 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not working
  • Incompatible with LG Miracast
  • Not working with Roku TV

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

Subscriptions10
  • Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Miracast: Screen Mirroring App$5.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Miracast: Screen Mirroring App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Screen Mirroring・Cast Smart TV3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Miracast: Screen Mirroring App3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Screen Cast: Mirror Display3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart Mirroring App3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Miracast: Air Smart View$19.991 Month
  • Screen Mirroring$49.991 Year
8 purchases

TV Remote・Universal Control #1

Subscriptions8
  • Universal Remote for TV3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Control: Smart Remote App$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • TV Control: Smart Remote App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Control Remote + Widgets3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal TV Control + Widgets$19.991 Month
  • TV Control Universal Remote$29.991 Year
  • Universal TV Control + Widgets$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring・Miracast free?
Screen Mirroring・Miracast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote・Universal Control #1 free?
TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・Miracast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?
TV Remote・Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・Miracast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 from 529 ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring・Miracast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1 have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring・Miracast nor TV Remote・Universal Control #1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・Miracast or TV Remote・Universal Control #1?
Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Miracast was updated on September 22, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 on September 22, 2026.

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