Comparison

Screen Mirroring・Miracast vs Universal Remote Control

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

Universal Remote Control

Control your streaming devices with a mobile app. Search for content using voice or keyboard, enjoy private listening with headphones, and cast media from your phone to your TV. Access free movies and live TV, and manage your channels.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use remote control
  • Voice and keyboard search
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Cast media from phone to TV
  • Add and launch channels
  • Text input on streaming device
Features
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Discover the Essential App for Streamers Take your streaming experience to the next level with the free Roku mobile app. Here’s what you can do: -Effortlessly control your Roku devices with a simple, easy-to-use remote -Quickly search for shows and movies using your voice or keyboard -Enjoy private listening by connecting headphones to your phone -Watch free movies, live TV, and more on the go with The Roku Channel -Cast videos, photos, and other media from your phone straight to your TV -Add new channels and launch them instantly from the app -Easily enter text on your Roku device using your phone’s keyboard Subscription Information: - Payment. Charges apply to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. - Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal Charges. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. - Manage Your Subscription. Go to your Account Settings after purchase to handle auto-renewal and other preferences. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/PrivacyPolicy-Remote-05-08 Terms Of Use: https://telegra.ph/TermsOfUse-Remote-05-08

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring・Miracast4 screens
Universal Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Mirroring・Miracast and Universal 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 0% of Universal Remote Control's. Screen Mirroring・Miracast also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Universal Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Universal Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Universal Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 527 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Screen Mirroring・Miracast's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote Control every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Mirroring・Miracast versus Universal Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring・MiracastUniversal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (515 ratings)4.7 (527 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings515527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenFlow LabsJOHAN ERIK ANDERSSON

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

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

Universal Remote Control

All ratings522 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Screen Mirroring・Miracast

Reported bugs

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

Universal Remote Control

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
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  • 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
3 purchases

Universal Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring・Miracast free?
Screen Mirroring・Miracast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote Control free?
Universal Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Mirroring・Miracast or Universal Remote Control?
Universal Remote Control is rated higher. Screen Mirroring・Miracast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Universal Remote Control averages 4.7 from 527 ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring・Miracast or Universal Remote Control have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring・Miracast nor Universal Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring・Miracast or Universal Remote Control?
Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring・Miracast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on October 25, 2026.

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