# Universal remote tv smart vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal remote tv smart's 22%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Universal remote tv smart's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of TV Remote's.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, TV Remote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) |

## 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual premium access | $5.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $7.99 | 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 TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Universal remote tv smart shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and TV Remote every 6 days. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on September 27, 2026 and TV Remote on September 25, 2026.

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