Mirror App vs Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mirror App
Easily share your iPhone or iPad content to a compatible Smart TV or streaming device. Cast photos, videos, and web pages, or use your device as a remote. Premium features unlock full screen mirroring.
- Screen mirroring (Premium)
- Cast photos and videos
- Photo slideshows
- Phone as TV remote (Premium)
- Web casting
- Local network connection
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Mirror App lets you share supported content from your iPhone or iPad with compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Use the app to mirror your screen, cast your own photos and videos, display slides and documents, browse supported web content, and control supported TVs. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone or iPad and your TV or streaming device to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app, allow Local Network access when requested, and select a compatible device from the detected list. FEATURES SCREEN MIRRORING Share your device screen with a compatible TV or streaming device. Screen mirroring is available with Premium. Availability and performance depend on the receiving device, network, and supported connection method. VIDEO AND PHOTO CASTING Select photos and videos from your own library and cast supported media to a compatible device. PHOTO SLIDESHOW Display selected photos from your library on a larger screen. PHONE AS REMOTE Use your iPhone or iPad as a remote for supported TVs. Available controls may include playback, volume, and navigation depending on the TV model and supported connection method. WEB CASTING Open web pages inside the app and cast supported web content to a compatible device. The app does not download protected media or bypass DRM or other content-protection systems. COMPATIBILITY A compatible Smart TV, display, or streaming device is required. Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Feature availability varies by device model, network conditions, content type, and supported connection method. FREE & PREMIUM Free features include photo, video, music, and web casting. Premium unlocks Screen Mirroring and Remote Control. SUBSCRIPTION Premium is available through auto-renewing weekly, monthly, or annual subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Protected or DRM-restricted content may not be available for screen mirroring or casting. Mirror App does not bypass content-protection systems. PERMISSIONS Local Network access is used to discover and connect to compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network. Photos and Files access is used when you choose media or files to cast. Microphone access may be used to include microphone audio during a supported screen broadcast. You can decline microphone access and continue using other supported casting features. Privacy Policy: https://www.markconapps.com/privacy-policy.php Terms of Use: https://www.markconapps.com/terms-conditions.php
Smart TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control power, volume, channels, and access apps with a touchpad and keyboard. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi for seamless control.
- Universal TV control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Touchpad and keyboard input
- App launching
- Save multiple TVs
- Power on from standby
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Turn your iPhone into the remote for every smart TV in the house. The app finds the TV on your Wi-Fi, pairs the way the TV asks, and gives you every key, a touchpad, a keyboard and your apps, all in one place that never ends up under the sofa. Works With the TVs People Actually Own Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Amazon Fire TV, and the Android TV and Google TV sets made by TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi and many others. Each brand is spoken in its own language, so the keys respond the way the original remote does. Ready in a Minute Put the phone on the same Wi-Fi as the TV and open the app. The TV appears within seconds. The first time, the TV shows a code or asks for permission on its screen, once; after that the connection is automatic whenever you open the app. Every Key of the Remote Power, volume and mute, channels and numbers, inputs, arrows and OK, play and pause, home and back. The keys are laid out like a real remote, with haptic feedback on every press, and the phone's own volume buttons control the TV. Touchpad and Keyboard Swipe across the touchpad to move through menus and tap to select. On TVs with a pointer, the cursor follows your finger. When it is time to search, type on your phone's keyboard instead of hunting for letters on the screen one at a time. Your Apps in One Tap Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and everything else installed on the TV, opened straight from the phone. Keep your favorites at the top of the remote. Turn the TV On From the Couch Most recent smart TVs can be woken over the network. Once the app has paired with the TV, it can turn it on for you, even from standby, and it helps you switch the setting on when the TV needs it. Every TV in the House Living room, bedroom, kitchen: save each TV once and switch between them in a tap. Rename them, forget them, add a new one whenever you like. Private by Design There is no account and no server between you and your TV. The app talks to the TV directly over your home network. No ads, and no tracking of what you watch. Premium The remote itself is free, with no limits: arrows and OK, volume and mute, channels, power, inputs, play and pause. Premium unlocks the touchpad, the number pad, launching apps and the keyboard, and you can try each of them for free a few times first. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or pay once with Lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Amazon, Google or any other brand mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://tvremote.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://tvremote.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mirror App at 4.2 against Smart TV Remote's 3.0. Mirror App also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mirror App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mirror App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirror App has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mirror App ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart TV Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mirror App | Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (29 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MARKCON MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY W.L.L | Florea Media SRL |
Customer experience
Mirror App
Smart TV Remote
In-app purchases
Mirror App
- Ultimate Monthly Pack$9.991 Month
- Go Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Go Monthly$19.991 Month
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- Ultimate Yearly Pack$29.991 Year
Smart TV Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Lifetime$34.99
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