TVScreen vs TVDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVScreen
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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.
TVDeck
Control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone using your local network. Access essential remote functions like navigation, volume, and power. Automatically discover TVs or connect via IP address for a simple and secure experience.
- Smart TV remote control
- Local network connection
- Automatic TV discovery
- Manual IP connection
- Navigation and selection
- Volume and power control
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TVDeck is a simple and intuitive smart TV remote controller that lets you control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone over the same local network. Once connected, you can access essential remote functions including directional navigation, select, back, home, menu, volume, mute, and power controls. Key Features Automatically discover compatible TVs on your local network Connect manually using an IP address Simple and secure TV pairing Directional navigation and selection Back, home, and menu controls Volume adjustment and mute TV power control Haptic feedback and button sounds Clean and intuitive remote interface Compatibility TVDeck currently supports selected Sony BRAVIA smart TV models. Support for additional TV platforms is planned. TVDeck is an independently developed third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of their respective owner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TVDeck at Free against TVScreen's $1.99. TVScreen's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, 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
TVDeck is free to download; TVScreen costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TVScreen ships an update every 6 days, TVDeck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVScreen | TVDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 健 耿 | Luliang County Xishang Fufeng Network Information Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
TVScreen
No in-app purchases
TVDeck
No in-app purchases









