# Smart Cast ™ vs Universal TV Remote Cast

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Cast at 4.0 against Smart Cast ™'s 3.0. Universal TV Remote Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Cast ™'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Cast ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Cast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Smart Cast ™ ships an update every 8 days, Universal TV Remote Cast every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Cast ™ | Universal TV Remote Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast/id6763583168/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast/id6794274172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nishida Roto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835423879) | [SIGNALALCHEMY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794274174) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Cast ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cast/id6763583168)

Transform your phone into a powerful streaming hub. Easily mirror your screen and cast videos, photos, music, and more to your Smart TV and streaming devices. Enjoy seamless playback, remote control, and even live camera casting.

**Highlights:** Screen Mirroring, Cast Videos & Photos, Music Streaming, Live Camera Casting, Whiteboard Casting, Remote TV Control, IPTV Support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Cast Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast/id6794274172)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Cast ™ free?

Smart Cast ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal TV Remote Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Cast ™ or Universal TV Remote Cast?

Universal TV Remote Cast is rated higher. Smart Cast ™ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Cast averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Cast ™ or Universal TV Remote Cast have ads?

Smart Cast ™ shows ads; Universal TV Remote Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Cast ™ or Universal TV Remote Cast?

Smart Cast ™ ships an update every 8 days, and Universal TV Remote Cast every 6 days. Most recently, Smart Cast ™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Cast on October 31, 2026.

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