# Screen Mirroring Smart Screen vs Universal TV Remote live

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote live at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's subscription. Universal TV Remote live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Mirroring Smart Screen's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (654 vs 108). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring Smart Screen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote live sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.7 for Screen Mirroring Smart Screen against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Mirroring Smart Screen has 654 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen ships an update every 11 days, Universal TV Remote live every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring Smart Screen | Universal TV Remote live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-screen/id6470219556/reviews)** | [4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-live/id6503342110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **654** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gowalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649775469) | [Gowalk - Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701769855) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription $3.99 Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |

**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


### Universal TV Remote live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-live/id6503342110)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your Roku TV. Navigate menus, search for content, and use voice commands for effortless control. Includes a virtual keyboard and TV guide.

**Highlights:** Smartphone remote control, Menu navigation, Content search, Virtual keyboard, Voice control, TV Guide

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PRemium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Mirroring Smart Screen free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote live free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen is rated higher. Screen Mirroring Smart Screen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while Universal TV Remote live averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.

### Do Screen Mirroring Smart Screen or Universal TV Remote live have ads?

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen shows ads; Universal TV Remote live does not.

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

Screen Mirroring Smart Screen ships an update every 11 days, and Universal TV Remote live every 3 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring Smart Screen was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote live 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.*