# Universal Smart TV Remote — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Universal Smart TV Remote by Rifat Hasan, rated 4.10/5 from 941 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote/id1492953933/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote/id1492953933.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 649 · 4★ 72 · 3★ 40 · 2★ 23 · 1★ 157 ## What do users think of Universal Smart TV Remote? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Works great - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Connects easily - 👍 Helpful app - 👍 Solid remote app **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't always work - 💰 Requires subscription - 💰 Overpriced subscription - 🔍 Limited functionality - 🐛 Crashes/freezes **Commonly reported bugs** - Connectivity issues - Functionality issues after updates **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Improved TV control beyond just power/volume ## Newest reviews (15 of 50) ### 3/5 — It’s okay *2021-02-20, version 3.4* First I thought it was going to be the best app but it’s not after like 10 minutes it was you to start a free trail for 3 days and it’s $2.99 a WEEK So I don’t think people should get this app. 😓 ### 1/5 — Too many ads and too often *2020-12-02, version 3.3* Got tired of the ads and uninstalled in few minutes. I’m sure there are better apps. ### 1/5 — Unusable due to excessive ads after a recent update *2020-11-02, version 3.3* This app used to work just fine but has become unusable after a recent update since it keeps showing ads without performing the requested action. ### 3/5 — Great App but one problem! *2020-10-28, version 3.2* This appears to be an awesome remote control app. It allowed me to try it briefly then stopped. One problem I have with it is that $2.99 a week is way overpriced. I’m out on that! Is there something i’m missing??🤨?? ### 1/5 — Used to be free. *2020-10-28, version 3.2* Now they are forcing you to pay for it in order to use it or it simply doesn’t work. Uninstalling it and looking for something else. ### 2/5 — Used to be free *2020-10-28, version 3.2* The app used to offer all features for feee which worked great but now it will not let me use it unless I pay for it. ### 1/5 — Wack *2020-10-27, version 3.2* I used to use this app all the time for years since my toddlers decide to play with the remote ! Now I have to pay 2.99 A WEEK? SERIOUSLY? How can a virtual remote be 2.99? Might as well buy a whole new remote instead. Will be deleting the app. ### 1/5 — Worked great until update asks me to pay $2.99/week!!! *2020-10-26, version 3.2* Loved this remote when I downloaded it, recently got an update on my phone and now it wants me to pay $2.99/week to use it. What kindof of BS is that. I can buy a new remote for a fraction of the price for a year of using this app. Disappointed ### 1/5 — Bummer *2020-10-26, version 3.2* Really hoped this would work with my Vizio tv. Don’t get you hopes up. It did not work at all. The ads to purchase their paid version is the only thing that worked. ### 1/5 — Must pay for subscription all of a sudden *2020-10-25, version 3.2* I’ve used this for a few months, and it was great. All of a sudden a new UI appeared, it worked, then a day later it demands you pay $2.99 for a subscription. I’m not going to pay a subscription for a basic/cheap app, Home Assistant has a free media remote that’s better anyways. Deleted! ### 1/5 — Not legit!! Weekly subscription hidden in fine print *2020-10-24, version 3.2* I downloaded the app and received a message that I was in a 3 day trial period and would start being billed weekly in 3 days. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2020-10-24, version 3.2* I had this app for weeks and it was great for controlling my tv. When a new update came out I didn’t mind till I found out I had to pay to use it. ### 1/5 — Useless without $2.99/wk subscription *2020-10-24, version 3.2* Until the latest update, basic features were free. Now each button tap results in a pop up saying to buy a subscription for $2.99/wk. For $155/yr I can buy a new tv and get a remote with it ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-10-16, version 3.1* The scan finds my tv but then it shows a not found pop up on top so there is no way to click the tv it found. Clicking the button in the popup takes me out of the scan page. Repeat. Terribly implemented mechanism. ### 2/5 — App was great, now it’s crap *2020-08-23, version 3.1* This app was great at first. Everything worked, way better than Vizio’s own app. Well, over the last 2 updates, functions are going. The up, down, left, & right arrows will not work. I don’t want to have to chrome cast constantly, but now I have to. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Pay? *2022-05-21, version 3.4* Works OK for a few minutes, then they hit you up for payment. No thanks. ### 1/5 — What a JOKE!! *2022-03-06, version 3.4* Remote works great for about 5 minutes, then says “try it FREE for 3 days” then $2.99 per week after. Are you freaking kidding me?! ### 1/5 — Still being charged!🤬 *2022-02-20, version 3.4* I canceled my subscription months ago and they still charging me $2.99 a month. I need to know what what can I do to stop this? ### 1/5 — Not working *2022-01-05, version 3.4* Stop working after few weeks, even though brought the (lifetime Subscriptions 9.99$.) ### 1/5 — Remote isn’t syncing even though we are on the same network *2021-11-26, version 3.4* I’ve done everything it asked. Put in the correct IP address and make sure the tv and remote are on the same internet network, but the remote isn’t working. ### 1/5 — Waste of money and time *2021-05-07, version 3.4* Had to get a refund from apple because the app doesn’t work. It says it’s connected to my tv but every time I click one of the volume buttons, the app asks me if we are on the same WiFi network ### 1/5 — Just buy another remote *2021-03-06, version 3.4* It worked fine for the first few minutes and then it suddenly asks you to pay. I thought it was suggesting you to pay for extra features, but it insists that you pay for the features it already showed. Not worth it unless you just want a new remote ### 1/5 — Worked until I paid for it *2021-02-01, version 3.4* Can’t get the up down and side to side to work. Can’t use with my tv. Vizio ### 1/5 — LOL *2020-12-29, version 3.4* These jokers really tryin' to run the bill on old grannies or someone. Who the heck would subscribe to a WEEKLY subscription when they could just go buy a new tv remote! App used to be free. I used it rarely but now I'll be deleting it. 😡 ### 1/5 — Limited use *2020-12-17, version 3.4* This app is only good to turn to on and off and adjust volume. That’s it. Cannot change channels or access apps. Waste of $10. No user manual to help figure it out. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — It really works! *2023-01-26, version 3.4* I was skeptical about it but it actually works! ### 5/5 — YES Finally an app that works! *2021-01-23, version 3.4* After two app download failures with other sleazy remote control apps that were more interested in selling stuff than doing the job they titled the app for this one comes thru. It connected easily to my tv and went to work without trying to spam me with ads or offers to upgrade my service. Thank you for being focused on actually doing what you specifically named your app to do. ### 5/5 — Visio *2020-09-15, version 3.1* This is definitely the fastest remote to download the others I’ve tried can’t compare ### 5/5 — Phone remote *2020-09-15, version 3.1* Tried other free apps for a universal remote but they failed this one works great easy to set up and connect ### 5/5 — Works great. None intrusive ads. *2020-08-02, version 3.1* This is honestly the only remote app that doesn’t block the entire screen with unskippable or annoying ads after you press the remote 5 times. So I purchased it because of this and it works great! ### 5/5 — TV remote works great! *2020-07-11, version 3.0* Absolutely in love with this remote it has helped me so much since I always lose my remote. Thank you to this developer who literally helped make my life so much easier!!! ### 5/5 — Works *2020-06-30, version 2.5* Surprisingly worked, the only app that connects to my vizo tv ### 5/5 — Incredible Sony tv remote *2020-05-24, version 2.1* This is the only Sony tv remote you will need! My friend broke my remote on accident and I didn’t want to spend on another fancy remote. I heard about this app from one of my buddies and i couldn’t have been happier. It has clean ui, ad-less compared to all the other remote apps out there, and so easy to use. It connects automatically to my tv seamlessly and wish I had found this before buying my remote. I have not had any issues so far. Thank you to the dev behind this. You saved my life and couldn’t have asked for a better app. Can’t wait for more features! ### 5/5 — HIGHLY RECOMMEND *2020-05-24, version 2.1* Super easy to use. Works perfectly with my Sony tv! One of the best online remotes on the AppStore!! ### 5/5 — Works perfectly! *2020-05-22, version 2.1* Amazing app and has been working perfectly for me. I highly recommend this to others. Download it and try it out for yourself. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*