# Universal remote tv smart vs Remote Control for Android TV

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal remote tv smart at every 4 weeks against Remote Control for Android TV's every 5 months. Universal remote tv smart also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 2.1K). Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Universal remote tv smart against 4.3 for Remote Control for Android TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Universal remote tv smart's written reviews are positive against 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | Remote Control for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## 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


### Remote Control for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

**Highlights:** Control multiple Android TVs, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Control installed TV apps, Universal compatibility with various brands, No setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic device detection
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
- 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off

**Requested features**

- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Android TV free?

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

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

Remote Control for Android TV is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Both Universal remote tv smart and Remote Control for Android TV show ads.

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

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 20, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on October 19, 2026.

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