Comparison

TV Remote Universal Remote App vs MirrorBeam

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal Remote App

Features
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Every TV in your home, controlled from your iPhone. TV Remote App turns your iPhone into a full remote for the TVs and streaming devices you already own. It finds them automatically on your Wi-Fi network, so there is nothing to plug in and no extra hardware to buy. WORKS WITH YOUR TV The app speaks the connection protocols already built into today's smart TVs, streaming sticks and streaming boxes, and supports more than ten TV platforms, including Apple TV via AirPlay. If your TV connects to Wi-Fi, chances are it is supported: the app finds every compatible device on your network and picks the right control layout for it automatically. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Full remote: D-pad, volume, playback, power and channel controls, laid out to match each platform - Touchpad: swipe to navigate on TVs that support pointer control - Launch apps on your TV straight from your phone - Cast your own photos, videos and music to the big screen - Screen mirroring: put your whole iPhone display on the TV - Keyboard: type on the TV with your iPhone keyboard instead of hunting letter by letter - Voice search: speak instead of typing - Automatic discovery: your TVs appear as soon as you open the app BUILT TO RESPECT YOU No ads. No analytics. No trackers. No account to create. The app runs on your device and talks to your TVs directly over your own Wi-Fi. We have no servers and no way to see what you watch. FREE AND PREMIUM The core remote is free and has no ads. Premium unlocks screen mirroring, keyboard and voice input, and channel switching. Premium is available as a subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase, and the price is shown in the app before you buy. GOOD TO KNOW Your iPhone and your TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app controls TVs over the network rather than by infrared, so it works with smart TVs and streaming devices rather than older sets that are not network connected. Some TVs ask you to approve the connection or enter a PIN the first time you pair. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://apphaze.com/tvremote/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apphaze.com/tvremote/terms/ Support: https://apphaze.com/tvremote/support/

About

MirrorBeam

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Put your iPhone or Mac screen on the big screen with Fire TV. Photos, videos, websites, presentations, gameplay — whatever is on your device, right on your TV. ■ Easy setup 1. Open MirrorBeam on your Fire TV 2. Open MirrorBeam on your iPhone or Mac, pick your TV, and enter the 4-digit PIN shown on screen 3. Tap "Start Mirroring" — that's it ■ Highlights - Low latency: a purpose-built streaming pipeline keeps interactions snappy - Audio included: video and music sound plays through your TV (with fine audio-timing adjustment) - 100% local: your screen never leaves your home network; no account required - iPhone and Mac: both sender apps are free - Available in 7 languages ■ Pricing The app is free to use. The free version adds a small watermark on the TV, and mirroring from an iPhone shows an ad before starting. No subscription, no account. ■ Compatibility For Amazon Fire TV devices (Fire TV Stick 2nd generation or later, Fire TV Cube and the latest Fire TV Stick models) running the free MirrorBeam receiver app on the TV (setup guide at jx83.jp) / iPhone (iOS 16+) / Mac (macOS 13+, free download at jx83.jp) This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Remote App4 screens
MirrorBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Universal Remote App at none against MirrorBeam's shown. MirrorBeam's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote Universal Remote App versus MirrorBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal Remote AppMirrorBeam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApphazeTakeshi Nagata

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Universal Remote App

No in-app purchases

None

MirrorBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Remote App free?
TV Remote Universal Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MirrorBeam free?
MirrorBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Universal Remote App or MirrorBeam have ads?
MirrorBeam shows ads; TV Remote Universal Remote App does not.

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