# Universal TV, Remote Control vs Screen Mirroring. Smart View

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV, Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Screen Mirroring. Smart View's subscription. Universal TV, Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 151). Screen Mirroring. Smart View's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV, Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring. Smart View sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Mirroring. Smart View holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV, Remote Control has 1.3K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Universal TV, Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen Mirroring. Smart View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal TV, Remote Control ships an update monthly, Screen Mirroring. Smart View every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV, Remote Control | Screen Mirroring. Smart View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222/reviews) | **[4.6 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-view/id6736569131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | **16.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arc Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664850643) | [Nouman MUHAMMAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814550143) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV, Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control volume, channels, inputs, and access smart TV apps from a single, intuitive interface. Never lose your remote again.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Full TV control (volume, channels, inputs), Smart TV app access, Multi-TV support, Sleek user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and functional
- 🤩 Perfect remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 Scam/false charges

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect to TV
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, false charges)
- App freezes/crashes

**Requested features**

- Add streaming app icons to remote
- More robust features beyond basic navigation


### Screen Mirroring. Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-view/id6736569131)

Easily share your iPhone screen to a larger display for enhanced productivity and entertainment. Stream movies, present documents, or engage in interactive learning with a simple Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy lag-free streaming and broad TV compatibility.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen sharing, Stream movies and videos, Productivity presentations, Interactive learning, Simple Wi-Fi setup, Lag-free streaming, Broad TV compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV, Remote Control free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring. Smart View free?

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

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

Screen Mirroring. Smart View is rated higher. Universal TV, Remote Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Screen Mirroring. Smart View averages 4.6 from 151 ratings.

### Do Universal TV, Remote Control or Screen Mirroring. Smart View have ads?

Neither Universal TV, Remote Control nor Screen Mirroring. Smart View shows ads.

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

Universal TV, Remote Control ships an update monthly, and Screen Mirroring. Smart View every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV, Remote Control was updated on October 22, 2026 and Screen Mirroring. Smart View on October 24, 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.*