Comparison

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen 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 Smart Screen

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
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Your photos, videos and music, ready for a bigger screen. Keep a saved media library, arrange playback and control a paired TV from one place. A subscription is required to use app features. You can complete the introduction, close the offer and browse the app before subscribing. Purchase, restore, legal information and support remain accessible. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Choose photos, videos, audio or supported files from your device. Capture a new photo or video, preview local media, save favorites and organize a playback queue with reorder, repeat and shuffle. Add supported media links and playlists without uploading your Library to our servers. CONTROL A PAIRED TV Discover compatible TVs, follow their on-screen pairing steps and return to saved devices. Available controls depend on the TV: navigation, volume, channels, playback, inputs, text and app shortcuts. Supported voice-enabled TV remotes can also receive push-to-talk voice while you hold the microphone control. Pairing information stays protected on your device. CHOOSE THE RIGHT RECEIVER Use Google Cast or DLNA on compatible receivers, or pair an available TV browser with the app's receiver. Browser playback includes photo slideshows, picture fit, rotation and selected SRT/VTT captions. On iPhone and iPad, AirPlay media playback uses the system route picker. Screen sharing to the paired browser requires system broadcast consent. GET SETUP HELP Search compatibility guidance, view the available TV guide and get AI-assisted troubleshooting for your connection problem. You choose the details and optional error image to share, with explicit consent before each request. AI suggestions may be incorrect; network access and usage limits apply. COMPATIBILITY MATTERS Keep your phone and receiver on a network that allows them to communicate. TV model, operating system, enabled services and media format determine what works. Casting, screen sharing and remote control are different capabilities. This app does not add unsupported TV functions, bypass protected video or guarantee a fixed delay. Screen sharing and audio availability depend on the platform and receiver. No TV hardware is included. SUBSCRIPTIONS The store shows the available plans, localized price, payment schedule and any eligible trial before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your store account settings. Manage or cancel there; restore an existing eligible purchase in the app. An active subscription does not make an incompatible receiver compatible. This app is independent and is not affiliated with the TV or platform manufacturers mentioned. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://screen-mirroring-cast-tv-ghdk.pages.dev/p/screen-mirroring-cast-tv/privacy

About

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Navigate menus, use voice search, and cast media to your smart TV. Enjoy private listening with headphone support and convenient text input.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • Media casting from phone to TV
  • Headphone support for private listening
  • Text input via smartphone keyboard
  • Wide TV brand compatibility
Features
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Welcome to Smart TV Remote - your ultimate companion for remote control and television interaction. PAID FEATURES: EASY NAVIGATION: Glide through menus and options with a smooth touchpad and integrated keyboard. QUICK START: Instantly access your remote settings each time you launch the app. STUNNING UI: A sleek, user-friendly design for intuitive control. VOICE SEARCH: Command your TV and find content with simple voice commands. WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Works with numerous TV brands and models. (Please note, Smart TV Remote is a third-party app, unaffiliated with any specific TV manufacturer.) HEADPHONE SUPPORT: Connect headphones for private listening without disturbing others. TEXT INPUT: Use your smartphone's keyboard for quick text input on your TV. MEDIA SHARING: Cast media files, including photos and videos, from your phone to your TV screen. NEED SUPPORT? If you require assistance or have questions, our dedicated support team is here to help. DISCLAIMER: Smart TV Remote is an independent application. It is not an official product of any TV brand and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen4 screens
TV Remote Universal Control #13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Universal Control #1 at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's subscription. TV Remote Universal Control #1 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's advantage is ratings volume (654 vs 27) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Smart Screen sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control #1 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.7 for Screen Mirroring Smart Screen against 4.9 for TV Remote Universal Control #1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring Smart Screen has 654 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote Universal Control #1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen ships an update every 11 days, TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screen Mirroring Smart Screen versus TV Remote Universal Control #1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Mirroring Smart ScreenTV Remote Universal Control #1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (654 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings654 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGowalk Inc.Mutludev

Customer experience

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

All ratings654 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

TV Remote Universal Control #1

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Subscription $3.99 Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Subscription $4.99 Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Subscription $7.99 Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
  • Subscription $39.99 Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control #1

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$9.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring Smart Screen free?
Screen Mirroring Smart Screen 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 Smart Screen or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
TV Remote Universal Control #1 is rated higher. Screen Mirroring Smart Screen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control #1 averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Screen Mirroring Smart Screen or TV Remote Universal Control #1 have ads?
Screen Mirroring Smart Screen shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control #1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring Smart Screen or TV Remote Universal Control #1?
Screen Mirroring Smart Screen ships an update every 11 days, and TV Remote Universal Control #1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Mirroring Smart Screen was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control #1 on October 24, 2026.

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