# Unifi vs Smart TV · Universal Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unifi | Smart TV · Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi-smart-remote-control/id1180990780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Always Home Solutions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180990779) | [Alberto Gonzalez Alfaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869092150) |

## What reviewers say

### Unifi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unifi-smart-remote-control/id1180990780)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote control for smart devices, Control smart TVs, speakers, lights, Create custom presets for actions, Simplify smart home management, Supports Samsung, LG, Sonos, Belkin

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unifi premium licence | $2.99 | one-time |


### Smart TV · Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6759181734)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unifi free?

Unifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart TV · Universal Remote free?

Smart TV · Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Unifi or Smart TV · Universal Remote have ads?

Smart TV · Universal Remote shows ads; Unifi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unifi or Smart TV · Universal Remote?

Unifi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart TV · Universal Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Unifi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart TV · Universal Remote on October 31, 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.*
