Comparison

Universal remote tv smart vs EzRemote Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal remote tv smart

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
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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your iPhone. works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/privacy.html Terms of Use : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/terms.html

About

EzRemote Lite

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Control home electronics
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
  • Supports numerous device types
  • Free to download
Features
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.

Screenshots

Universal remote tv smart4 screens
EzRemote Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal remote tv smart at 4.2 against EzRemote Lite's 3.4. Universal remote tv smart also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 32) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). EzRemote Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Universal remote tv smart's written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Universal remote tv smart versus EzRemote Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal remote tv smartEzRemote Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings) — better3.4 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews22.3% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraZheng Fang

Customer experience

Universal remote tv smart

All ratings42,731 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews1,374 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative71.5%

EzRemote Lite

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral18.8%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Universal remote tv smart

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to detect or connect to TV
  • Buttons/features not working as expected

Requested features

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

EzRemote Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal remote tv smart

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$9.991 Month
  • Premium version$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads (Discount)$3.99
  • Remove Ads$16.99
None

EzRemote Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal remote tv smart free?
Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EzRemote Lite free?
EzRemote Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal remote tv smart or EzRemote Lite?
Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while EzRemote Lite averages 3.4 from 32 ratings.
Do Universal remote tv smart or EzRemote Lite have ads?
Universal remote tv smart shows ads; EzRemote Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or EzRemote Lite?
Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and EzRemote Lite every 4 months. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on September 24, 2026 and EzRemote Lite on June 1, 2026.

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