# Screen Mirroring・Miracast vs Universal Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

Screen Mirroring・Miracast ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring・Miracast | Universal Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringmiracast/id6450699301/reviews) | **[4.7 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **527** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenFlow Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889833406) | [JOHAN ERIK ANDERSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893139194) |

## 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 Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $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 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 25, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on October 25, 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.*