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

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.

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.

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 — 515 and 557 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.

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote・Universal Control #1 monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・Miracast | TV Remote・Universal Control #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringmiracast/id6450699301/reviews) | **[4.7 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **557** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 96 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenFlow Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889833406) | [Mihai Turlea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855548265) |

## 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


### TV Remote・Universal Control #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control-1/id6478119018)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Control Remote + Widgets | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Control Universal Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Control + Widgets | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 515 ratings, while TV Remote・Universal Control #1 averages 4.7 from 557 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 October 30, 2026 and TV Remote・Universal Control #1 on October 30, 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.*
