# Scale vs Universal remote tv smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale at none against Universal remote tv smart's 5. Scale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Universal remote tv smart's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scale ships an update monthly, Universal remote tv smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | Universal remote tv smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-up/id1167990126/reviews) | **[4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046466917) | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale-up/id1167990126)

Easily create and share notes in a single step. Organize meeting notes, to-do lists, addresses, and more. Share your notes instantly with anyone via various platforms.

**Highlights:** Instant note creation, Share notes with anyone, Organize various note types, Simple information management, Cross-platform sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal remote tv smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume control, Channel changing, Navigation pad, Video playback controls, Menu and options access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient alternative to physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buttons don't always work
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV
- Buttons/features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Fewer ads in free version
- More reliable TV connection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scale or Universal remote tv smart?

Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. Scale averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 from 43K ratings.

### Do Scale or Universal remote tv smart have ads?

Universal remote tv smart shows ads; Scale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or Universal remote tv smart?

Scale ships an update monthly, and Universal remote tv smart every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scale was updated on October 9, 2026 and Universal remote tv smart on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*