SmartRemote vs Unimote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartRemote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics and receive personalized TV guide listings. Control Wi-Fi enabled devices like set-top boxes, media players, and smart TVs from major brands.
- Universal remote control
- Personalized TV guide
- Wi-Fi device control
- Supports major brands
- Replaces multiple remotes
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Smart Remote turns your iPhone into a smart universal remote to control your home electronics and provide personalized TV guide listings. Control via Wi-Fi is available for many devices, including many internet connected set-top boxes from Dish or DirecTV, along with Roku and Sonos media players, and some models of connected smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Sony. This universal remote replaces Samsung remote, LG remote, Sony remote, Vizio remote, Dish remote, DirectTV remote, Xfinity remote, Apple TV remote. One remote to rule them all. We are constantly working to improve our app so you have the best experience possible. If you're having trouble getting the remote to work properly on a particular device or experiencing problems with TV listings or TV guide. Supported brands include LG TV, Samsung TV, Vizio TV, Mitsubishi TV, Sony TV and hundreds of thousands more.
Unimote
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for your Smart TV — fast, private, and completely free. Unimote connects to your TV over your local Wi-Fi network, so every button responds instantly. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no data ever leaves your device. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming boxes on your Wi-Fi • Simple first-time pairing — just confirm on the TV • Reconnects to your saved TVs the moment you open the app EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Big, thumb-friendly D-pad with a bright OK button • Volume and channel rockers with long-press repeat • Touchpad mode for smooth cursor control • Type with your keyboard — send text straight to the TV • Number pad, media keys, colour keys, and shortcuts • One-tap shortcuts to your favourite streaming apps BUILT FOR SPEED • Instant haptic + visual feedback on every press • Optimistic controls hide network delay — never feels laggy • Designed one-handed, with the important buttons in reach RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE • Home Screen widget for volume, mute, and power • Control Center & Lock Screen controls (no need to open the app) • Siri & Shortcuts support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking • Everything stays on your local network • Pairing keys are stored securely on your device only FREE, FOREVER • Every feature is free. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Available in 20 languages. Made by Protean Studios. Privacy Policy: https://proteanstudios.com/unimote/privacy-policy Support: contact@proteanstudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartRemote at 8.0 against Unimote's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | Unimote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 阳 李 | PROTEAN STUDIOS COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
Unimote
No in-app purchases









