Comparison

TVSnap vs TVScreen

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

Head to head
About

TVSnap

Mirror your Apple TV screen to your iPhone in real-time. Easily capture screenshots and record your TV screen with options for 30 or 60 FPS. Manage your captured media within the app's built-in library.

Highlights
  • Real-time Apple TV screen mirroring
  • One-tap screenshot capture
  • Screen recording with 30/60 FPS
  • Built-in media library
  • Dark mode icon support
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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FEATURES - Real-time Apple TV screen mirroring to iPhone - One-tap screenshot to save your TV screen - Screen recording with 30/60 FPS options - Built-in media library to manage screenshots and recordings DESIGN - Dark mode icon support - Multiple color themes - English & Chinese localization - Haptic feedback - Compatible with iOS 16+

About

TVScreen

Features
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Bring every screen within reach. TVScreen - Cast & Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable screen-mirroring receiver. On the same local network, it can receive video and audio from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other compatible AirPlay senders. You can also connect to a compatible Apple TV on your local network. After pairing, view the Apple TV screen on your iPhone or iPad and use the built-in remote for navigation, Select, Back, Home, Play/Pause, and Mute. When compatible AR glasses or an external display are connected, Display Mode lets you move the mirrored picture to the external screen while keeping your iPhone or iPad available for controls and the mirroring menu. Compatible display modes can convert regular 2D content into Full-SBS or Half-SBS 3D in real time, with Soft, Standard, and Strong depth levels. Key Features: • Receive wireless screen mirroring and audio over your local network • Choose between 1080p and 4K receive resolution settings • Switch between System and Metal rendering • Output the mirrored picture to compatible AR glasses or external displays • Convert 2D content to Full-SBS or Half-SBS 3D in real time • Choose Soft, Standard, or Strong 3D depth • Keep controls and the mirroring menu available on your device during external display output • Mute or restore local audio playback at any time • Tap the screen for full-screen viewing • Capture screenshots and save them to Photos • Record received video with available audio and save it to Photos • Choose a 30 fps or 60 fps recording target • View resolution, frame rate, video, and audio status • Discover, pair, and connect to compatible Apple TV devices • Use a compact built-in Apple TV remote • Remember paired devices or forget them when needed • Use built-in Settings Help for guidance on connections, rendering, recording, and controls Rendering and Displays: System rendering prioritizes compatibility and efficiency. Metal rendering enables external-display processing and real-time 2D-to-3D conversion. Renderer and receive resolution changes take effect the next time mirroring starts. Real-time 2D-to-3D conversion requires iOS 17 or later, Metal rendering, and compatible AR glasses or an external display. Available Full-SBS and Half-SBS formats depend on the display modes reported by the connected device. Privacy and Local Processing: Mirroring traffic stays on your local network. Video, audio, and 2D-to-3D depth analysis are processed on your device. Diagnostic logging is off by default. When enabled, only redacted connection and screen status information is stored locally; device identities, ports, and authentication data are not retained. Disabling diagnostic logging clears saved logs. Screenshots and recordings are saved only after you grant permission to add them to Photos. Usage Notes: • The sending device and receiver must be on the same local network • 4K requires more network bandwidth and processing power; the sender still determines the final resolution and frame rate • Video, audio, remote, and external-display capabilities depend on the sender, operating system, and network conditions • Compatibility may vary between device models, AR glasses, external displays, and system versions • Only capture or record content that you own or are authorized to save This independently developed third-party app is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, Apple TV, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

TVSnap4 screens
TVScreen3 screens

Verdict

The call

TVSnap and TVScreen are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

TVSnap costs $1.99 and TVScreen $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVSnap ships an update weekly, TVScreen every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TVSnap versus TVScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVSnapTVScreen
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsz Hong Ma健 耿

In-app purchases

None

TVSnap

No in-app purchases

None

TVScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVSnap free?
TVSnap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TVScreen free?
TVScreen costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVSnap or TVScreen have ads?
Neither TVSnap nor TVScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVSnap or TVScreen?
TVSnap ships an update weekly, and TVScreen every 6 days. Most recently, TVSnap was updated on October 25, 2026 and TVScreen on October 31, 2026.

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