# TV Remote Control vs Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's subscription. TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 15%). Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's advantage is ratings volume (654 vs 49). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 TV Remote Control against 4.7 for Screen Mirroring Smart Screen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring Smart Screen has 654 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 15% of Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's.

TV Remote Control ships an update fortnightly, Screen Mirroring Smart Screen every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Screen Mirroring Smart Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews) | **[4.7 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-screen/id6470219556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) | [Gowalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649775469) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-screen/id6470219556)

Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV for presentations or entertainment. Stream photos, videos, and web content with minimal delay. Offers a user-friendly experience for seamless casting.

**Highlights:** Mirror iPhone/iPad screen to TV, Stream photos and videos, Cast web videos, Low latency mirroring, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $3.99 Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $4.99 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $7.99 Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Subscription $39.99 Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🆓 Free trial option available
- 🔄 On-time cancellation feature
- 👩‍💻 Potential for customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Charges despite cancellation
- 🚫 False advertising of free trial
- 📉 App functionality issues and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring Smart Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen?

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Screen Mirroring Smart Screen averages 4.7 from 654 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen have ads?

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Screen Mirroring Smart Screen?

TV Remote Control ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Screen Mirroring Smart Screen on October 18, 2026.

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