# TV Control vs Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Control at 15.0 against Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [Ali Raza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612665201) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262)

Control your smart TV from your phone with this universal remote app. Navigate menus, cast media, and use voice commands for a seamless viewing experience. Connects locally over Wi-Fi and prioritizes user privacy.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connectivity, On-screen navigation and touchpad, Voice command support, Media casting (music, photos, videos), App access on TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVBuddy Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TVBuddy Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TVBuddy Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| TVBuddy Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $42.49 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroringtv-smart-view/id6793166304)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View free?

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

### Do TV Control or Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View have ads?

Neither TV Control nor Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Control or Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View?

TV Control ships an update weekly, and Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View weekly. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Screen Mirroring・TV Smart View on October 25, 2026.

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