# Universal Remote vs Wireless Mirror

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wireless Mirror at 100% against Universal Remote's 23%. Wireless Mirror also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Wireless Mirror sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wireless Mirror holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wireless Mirror's.

Universal Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Wireless Mirror weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Wireless Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-mirror-fast-cast/id6800173310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 249 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) | [Shenzhen MC Jisu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808919688) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and cast photos or videos to a larger screen. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience without needing a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart TV universal remote, Launch TV apps, Photo casting, Video casting, IPTV playlist support, Quick Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Smart TV Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| All-in-One Remote Features | $69.99 | one-time |


### Wireless Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wireless-mirror-fast-cast/id6800173310)

Wirelessly stream your phone's screen, photos, and videos to a TV with a single tap. Enjoy HD quality and low latency for an enhanced viewing and gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Screen Mirroring, Media Casting, Instant Connection, HD Quality (1080P/4K), Low Latency, Broad Compatibility, Privacy & Security

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| January | $19.99 | per month |
| A Year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Wireless Mirror free?

Wireless Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Wireless Mirror?

Wireless Mirror is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Wireless Mirror averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Wireless Mirror have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; Wireless Mirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Wireless Mirror?

Universal Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wireless Mirror weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wireless Mirror on October 31, 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.*