# Screen Mirroring, Smart View vs Universal Remote Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Mirroring, Smart View at every 2 days against Universal Remote Control's every 8 months. Screen Mirroring, Smart View also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Universal Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (526 vs 124). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring, Smart View sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.5 for Screen Mirroring, Smart View against 4.7 for Universal Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 526 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Screen Mirroring, Smart View's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control's.

Screen Mirroring, Smart View ships an update every 2 days, Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Mirroring, Smart View | Universal Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-view/id6569248789/reviews) | **[4.7 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **526** |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MADREN HA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819005321) | [JOHAN ERIK ANDERSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893139194) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Mirroring, Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-smart-view/id6569248789)

Stream your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV wirelessly and in real-time. Share presentations, photos, videos, and web content on a larger display without needing extra hardware or TV apps.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Real-time streaming, Cast photos and videos, Stream web videos, No TV app installation, No cables or extra hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### 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, Smart View free?

Screen Mirroring, Smart View 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, Smart View or Universal Remote Control?

Universal Remote Control is rated higher. Screen Mirroring, Smart View averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Universal Remote Control averages 4.7 from 526 ratings.

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

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

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

Screen Mirroring, Smart View ships an update every 2 days, and Universal Remote Control every 8 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring, Smart View was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on October 22, 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.*