# Universal remote tv smart vs SmartRemote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal remote tv smart at 4.2 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Universal remote tv smart also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 2) and review sentiment (22% vs 10%). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 2, 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 10% of SmartRemote's.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, SmartRemote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | SmartRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **22.3% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## 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


### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736)

Control all your Smart TVs from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. Seamlessly mirror content from your phone and navigate your TV with a touchpad and convenient text entry.

**Highlights:** Effortless Smart TV Control, Mirror Videos, Photos, and Music, Easy Mouse Control with Touchpad, Convenient Text Entry, Volume and Channel Control, Player Controls, Abundance of Menu Options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

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

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

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

Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while SmartRemote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Universal remote tv smart and SmartRemote show ads.

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

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and SmartRemote every 8 days. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on September 28, 2026 and SmartRemote on September 3, 2026.

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