Comparison

Universal Remote Pro vs Smart TV Remote Universal

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote Pro

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
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Universal Remote app can easily put your iPhone to Super Universal Remote. TV, Cable box, DVD, Stereo Amplifier ALL can be controlled through iPhone easily. FEATURES .Mass Device Support ---More than 200 manufacturer ---More than 1000 kinds of devices ---Four types device support TV,STV,DVD,Amplifier .Simplify ui design ---Four page for four type device ---Scroll to switch different device IMPORTANT NOTICE App Requires hardware support. You need to buy a hardware device or do it yourself

About

Smart TV Remote Universal

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports major TV brands
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Multiple subscription plans
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Universal Remote Pro4 screens
Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Universal at 3.8 against Universal Remote Pro's 1.7. Smart TV Remote Universal also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17). On price, ads 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. Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart TV Remote Universal holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 891 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Universal Remote Pro versus Smart TV Remote Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote ProSmart TV Remote Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (37 ratings)3.8 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer芳英 冯Jenni Parkkonen

Customer experience

Universal Remote Pro

All ratings37 ratings
Positive18.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative98.9%

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

User reviews

Universal Remote Pro

From 37 App Store ratings

Room to improve

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

Smart TV Remote Universal

From 891 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great remote app
  • 💖 Love this remote
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 📺 Won't connect to TV
  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 💩 Terrible app
  • 🤬 Waste of time

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App does not load
  • Ads cover buttons
  • Ads prevent closing
  • App freezes
Show 3 more
  • Cannot connect to devices
  • Paid version does not work
  • Cannot get refund

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brands
  • Remove 'transmit signal' notification
  • Add Westinghouse brand
  • Add Magnavox brand
  • Add Sceptre brand

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote Pro free?
Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Pro or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Smart TV Remote Universal is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 from 891 ratings.
Do Universal Remote Pro or Smart TV Remote Universal have ads?
Both Universal Remote Pro and Smart TV Remote Universal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Pro or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Universal on October 17, 2026.

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