Comparison

Remotely vs Screen_Mirroring

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remotely

Features
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Remotely transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV fast, intuitive, and completely ad-free. No more frantic couch searches or batteries dying mid-show. Your remote is always in your pocket. Why Remotely Stands Out Truly Universal Compatible with major smart TV brands including Samsung, Roku, LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Fire TV/Stick, Chromecast, Vizio, Hisense (VIDAA), and TCL. Built for Reliability Stable control over your local Wi-Fi network. The Remote You Can Count On When your physical remote is lost, broken, or out of reach, Remotely is your instant replacement. Secure & Private Uses official TV manufacturer communication protocols. Direct device-to-TV communication over your local network — no third-party servers involved. Control All Your Smart TVs from One App No extra hardware needed just your iPhone and Wi-Fi. Features • Instant auto-discovery (finds compatible TVs on your network) • D-pad navigation & touchpad mode • Volume, mute & power controls* • Playback controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Built-in keyboard for easy searching • Wake-on-LAN support (for compatible TVs) • Number pad for channel switching • Input source selector • Clean, intuitive interface • No account required *Feature availability depends on TV brand and model. Get Started in Seconds Open Remotely Select your TV Connect via Wi-Fi (same network) Start controlling Download Remotely today your all-in-one smart TV remote. Questions? Contact us: support@appifystudio.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Screen_Mirroring

Features
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Screen Mirroring helps two phones work together: one as the camera and the other as the controller. View the camera feed from the controller phone, capture photos, start recording, switch cameras, and adjust zoom remotely. It is useful for solo travel, vlogging, group photos, product shots, and any situation where you want to frame the shot from another device. Key Features: Live camera monitoring between two phones Remote photo and video controls Zoom control and camera switching Gesture guidance for assisted shooting iPhone-to-iPhone connection support Cross-platform hotspot / same-network setup QRCode and IP-assisted cross-platform connection Controller audio support during recording How to Use: Open camera mode on one phone. Open controller mode on the other phone. Follow the guide to join the same hotspot or local network. Enter the IP shown on the camera phone, or scan the camera QRCode. Start monitoring, capturing photos, and recording remotely.

Screenshots

Remotely4 screens
Screen_Mirroring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remotely at Free against Screen_Mirroring's $0.99. Remotely also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Screen_Mirroring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Remotely is free to download; Screen_Mirroring costs $0.99 up front. Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Screen_Mirroring asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotely ships an update every 8 months, Screen_Mirroring weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Remotely versus Screen_Mirroring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotelyScreen_Mirroring
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmahdi SoukafiGilesWang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remotely

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Screen_Mirroring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remotely free?
Remotely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen_Mirroring free?
Screen_Mirroring costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remotely or Screen_Mirroring have ads?
Neither Remotely nor Screen_Mirroring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remotely or Screen_Mirroring?
Remotely ships an update every 8 months, and Screen_Mirroring weekly. Most recently, Remotely was updated on October 28, 2026 and Screen_Mirroring on October 31, 2026.

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