Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code
Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Connects via Wi-Fi to control smart TVs and set-top boxes with a vast database of IR and Wi-Fi codes for global compatibility.
- Smart TV control via Wi-Fi
- Thousands of TV and cable box models supported
- Continuously updated code database
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Save favorite devices
- Global compatibility
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Lost your remote? Your iPhone is the replacement. Smart TV Remote connects to your TV over Wi-Fi and gives you full control — no IR blaster needed, no Bluetooth pairing, no cables. Supported Smart TV brands: - Samsung (Series 4–9, QLED, Frame) - LG (OLED, NanoCell, WebOS) - Sony Bravia - Vizio SmartCast - TCL & Roku TV - Hisense VIDAA - Philips Also supports thousands of cable & satellite providers worldwide: DirecTV, Comcast, Dish, Spectrum, AT&T, Fios, Sky, Movistar, ClaroTV, Rogers, Shaw, and many more. Key Features: - Connect instantly over your home Wi-Fi - Save multiple TVs and switch between them - Built-in TV Guide for your region - Massive IR code database (thousands of models) - Clean, modern interface optimized for iPhone & iPad - Works in the background — switch apps freely How it works: 1. Open the app on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV 2. Select your TV brand and model 3. Start controlling immediately No more hunting for the remote between cushions.
Universal Remote
Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.
- Control smart TVs from your phone
- WiFi network connection
- Volume, channel, power control
- Source and smart function control
- Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal Remote at 13K against Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code's 8. Universal Remote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.3 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 17.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eyermin Colon Sanchez | Plane Cubes |
Customer experience
Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code
Universal Remote
Bugs and requests
Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Universal Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App keeps disconnecting from TV
- Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
- Crashes or freezes during use
Requested features
3 requests- Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide better troubleshooting and support options
In-app purchases
Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code
- Smart TV Remote All Brands Unlocked$1.99
Universal Remote
- Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
- Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
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