# Universal remote tv smart vs Universal Remote Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Universal remote tv smart at 4.2 against Universal Remote Pro's 1.7. Universal remote tv smart also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (43K vs 37). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15). On price, ads 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. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Universal remote tv smart's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Pro's.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, Universal Remote Pro every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | Universal Remote Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews)** | [1.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **22.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 184 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [芳英 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/948102068) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Universal Remote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, and stereo amplifiers. Control a vast array of devices with a simplified interface, allowing you to switch between them easily.

**Highlights:** Mass device support (200+ manufacturers, 1000+ devices), Control TVs, STBs, DVDs, and amplifiers, Simplified UI design, Scroll to switch devices, Four pages for different device types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App does not work
- ❌ Frequent and intrusive ads
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Does not connect to TVs
- ❌ Missing TV brands

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App does not load
- Ads cover buttons
- Ads prevent closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brands
- Remove 'transmit signal' notification
- Add Westinghouse brand
- Add Magnavox brand
- Add Sceptre brand


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Pro free?

Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do Universal remote tv smart or Universal Remote Pro have ads?

Both Universal remote tv smart and Universal Remote Pro show ads.

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

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and Universal Remote Pro every 20 months. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on September 27, 2026 and Universal Remote Pro on August 6, 2026.

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