Unifi vs Smart TV · Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unifi
Control smart devices like TVs, speakers, and lights from your iPhone or iPad. Create custom presets for multi-device actions and simplify your smart home experience with this intuitive remote control solution.
- Remote control for smart devices
- Control smart TVs, speakers, lights
- Create custom presets for actions
- Simplify smart home management
- Supports Samsung, LG, Sonos, Belkin
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Remote control smart devices using your iPhone or iPad. Smart TVs, Wireless Speakers, Lights and more all controlled from an easy to use yet powerful app. Combine multiple devices to perform smart actions with presets. Turn all devices off with a simple tap. Control multiple TVs simultaneously. Simplify the Internet of Things with this intuitive and powerful app. Unifi supports the following devices with many more coming soon: Samsung TVs LG TVs (including latest WebOS) Panasonic Viera TVs Sonos Play1, Play3, Play5 and Connect speakers Belkin Wemo LED lights Belkin Wemo LED switches Media players Take a free trial for a week and amaze yourself with how Unifi simplifies control of your smart devices. After the trial period Unifi works in read-only mode and no longer controls your devices. You can upgrade at any time from the settings page to restore full functionality. All app data is maintained during an upgrade. Disclaimer Always Home Solutions Ltd and Unifi are not related in any way to Samsung, Panasonic, Sonos or Belkin. Always Home Solutions Ltd are not responsible for any damage to your devices while using Unifi.
Smart TV · Universal Remote
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Smart TV · Universal Remote lets you control compatible Smart TVs from your iPhone in seconds. No more lost remotes or switching between different apps. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. Designed for many popular Smart TV systems and network-enabled streaming devices. Main features: Automatic TV detection on your local Wi-Fi Full remote controls: power, volume, channels, navigation, playback, home, and back Multiple control modes: D-pad, touchpad, and numpad Built-in keyboard for faster text entry Quick app launch for popular streaming services Media casting (photos and videos) to compatible TVs Fast reconnect to your last connected device Premium features: Unlimited remote actions Unlimited keyboard access Instant app launch Ad-free experience Priority support Subscription details: Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans may be available Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage and cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Any unused free trial portion (if offered) is forfeited after purchase This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer, streaming platform, or media service brand. EULA (Terms of Use): https://tvremoteuniversal.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteuniversal.netlify.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Unifi at none against Smart TV · Universal Remote's shown. Unifi also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Unifi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart TV · Universal Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Unifi ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart TV · Universal Remote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unifi | Smart TV · Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Always Home Solutions Ltd | Alberto Gonzalez Alfaro |
In-app purchases
Unifi
- Unifi premium licence$2.99
Smart TV · Universal Remote
- Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Access$7.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer$4.99
- Lifetime Access$9.99
Questions
Is Unifi free?
Is Smart TV · Universal Remote free?
Do Unifi or Smart TV · Universal Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Unifi or Smart TV · Universal Remote?
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