Comparison

Sumpple SmartBell vs Universal TV Remote Control RC

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

Head to head
About

Sumpple SmartBell

Features
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A P2P IP DoorBell's Viewer.

About

Universal TV Remote Control RC

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Universal TV Remote Control RC connects over your Wi-Fi network — no IR blaster, no extra hardware, no cables. Just open the app: it automatically finds your TV on the network and you're ready to control it in seconds. WORKS WITH • Roku TVs & Roku players • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen) • LG Smart TVs (webOS) EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Full D-pad navigation with OK • Volume, mute and channel controls • Power on AND off — wake your TV remotely (Wake-on-LAN) • Home, Back, Source (HDMI) and Menu • Number pad for quick channel entry • Launch your favorite apps right from the remote • Touchpad mode for smooth, swipe-style navigation • On-screen keyboard for fast search & typing SMART & SIMPLE • Automatic TV discovery on your Wi-Fi • Clean, modern one-hand design • Haptic feedback on every press • Works on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST Everything runs locally between your phone and your TV. We don't collect your personal data — your remote stays on your network. RC PRO Unlock the full experience with RC Pro: • Connect unlimited TVs • Priority features & updates • Support ongoing development — Subscription details — RC Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tv-rc-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/universal-tv-rc-privacy Note: This app is a third-party remote and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Samsung, LG or any TV manufacturer. Compatibility depends on your TV model and network. The TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Sumpple SmartBell2 screens
Universal TV Remote Control RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sumpple SmartBell at none against Universal TV Remote Control RC's 4. Sumpple SmartBell also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). Universal TV Remote Control RC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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. Universal TV Remote Control RC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sumpple SmartBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sumpple SmartBell ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control RC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sumpple SmartBell versus Universal TV Remote Control RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumpple SmartBellUniversal TV Remote Control RC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer小冬 李Somia Elkhoussi

In-app purchases

None

Sumpple SmartBell

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control RC

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Sumpple SmartBell free?
Sumpple SmartBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control RC free?
Universal TV Remote Control RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sumpple SmartBell or Universal TV Remote Control RC have ads?
Neither Sumpple SmartBell nor Universal TV Remote Control RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sumpple SmartBell or Universal TV Remote Control RC?
Sumpple SmartBell ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control RC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sumpple SmartBell was updated on November 11, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control RC on November 7, 2026.

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