Comparison

Universal Remote Pro vs Universal Smart TV Remote App

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

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Control your Samsung, Sony, Roku, or Vizio smart TV instantly without complex setup. This app eliminates the need for lost or broken physical remotes. It's compatible with Apple Watch and requires no subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant TV control
  • No settings required
  • Supports Apple Watch
  • No subscription needed
  • Control multiple brands
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Universal Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your television. No more searching for lost remotes or dealing with dead batteries. This app supports most major TV brands including Sony, Samsung, Vizio, Roku, TCL, LG, Philips, Onn, and more. No advanced settings or subscription is required. Additionally, this app also supports Apple Watch, creating and executing macro shortcuts, a large and easy to use touchpad, voice commands, quick app launching, and more. Simple Setup - getting started takes seconds: 1. Turn your TV on and make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi 2. Open this app and connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling your TV from this app Please see our YouTube channel for detailed setup instructions as well as walkthroughs for features: https://www.youtube.com/@universaltvremote Our intelligent scanner automatically finds your TV. No complicated configurations or confusing menus. Complete TV Control • Power on/off and input selection • Full directional pad navigation • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Media playback buttons (play, pause, rewind, forward) • Number pad for direct channel entry • Quick access to home, menu, and back functions Launch Streaming Apps Instantly - open your favorite services with a single tap! Smart Automation with Macros Create custom command sequences to automate your viewing. Save your favorite routines and execute them anytime. Full Touchpad Support Easily swipe to navigate and then simply tap to select. Voice Commands Speak commands like "volume up," "pause," or "Netflix" and your TV responds instantly. Apple Watch Integration Control your TV from your wrist. Access power, navigation, volume, channels, and media playback right on your Apple Watch. Track Your Watchlist Never forget what you want to watch. Create a personalized content library to track movies and TV shows, mark what you've viewed, and add notes about what you're watching. Recent Commands Quick access to your three most recent commands for fast control of the buttons you use most. Multi-Device Support Manage multiple TVs in your home. Switch between devices instantly from one convenient location. Download now and take control of your TV viewing experience. Contact us at easymote101@gmail.com DISCLAIMER Universal Smart TV Remote is: 1. not affiliated with Samsung Group and is not a Samsung product 2. not affiliated with Sony Corporation of America and is not a Sony product 3. not affiliated with Roku, Inc. and is not a Roku product 4. not affiliated with TCL and is not a TCL product 5. not affiliated with Hisense and is not a Hisense product 6. not affiliated with Sharp Corporation and is not a Sharp product 7. not affiliated with Best Buy Brands (Insignia TV) and is not a Best Buy product 8. not affiliated with Element Electronics and is not an Element Electronics product 9. not affiliated with Philips and is not a Philips product 10. not affiliated with Westinghouse Electric Company and is not a Westinghouse product 11. not affiliated with JVC and is not a JVC product 12. not affiliated with Pioneer Corporation and is not a Pioneer product 13. not affiliated with Target Corporation (Hiro TV) and is not a Target product 14. not affiliated with Walmart Inc. (Onn TV) and is not a Walmart product 15. not affiliated with VIZIO Inc. and is not a Vizio product 16. not affiliated with LG Electronics and is not an LG product This application creates a remote control for Samsung, Sony, LG, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Element, Philips, Westinghouse, JVC, Pioneer, Hiro, Onn, and Vizio Smart TVs by using the publicly available Samsung SmartView SDK, Sony Bravia TV API, LG webOS TV API, Roku ECP API, and Vizio TV SmartCast API. All terms for the APIs are adhered to and all rights, content, and trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Universal Remote Pro4 screens
Universal Smart TV Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Smart TV Remote App at 68% against Universal Remote Pro's 0%. Universal Smart TV Remote App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). 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 Smart TV Remote App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Smart TV Remote App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote App has 458 ratings behind it against 38, 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 68% of Universal Smart TV Remote App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, Universal Smart TV Remote App every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Universal Remote Pro versus Universal Smart TV Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote ProUniversal Smart TV Remote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (38 ratings)4.5 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38458 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer芳英 冯Hemant Bhonsle

Customer experience

Universal Remote Pro

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

Universal Smart TV Remote App

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative28.0%

User reviews

Universal Remote Pro

From 38 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

Universal Smart TV Remote App

From 458 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes
  • 👍 Works well with various TV brands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and app freezes
  • 💰 Intrusive and excessive ads
  • 🚫 Limited functionality compared to physical remote
  • 🐛 Issues with scanning and connecting to TVs

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

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes after TV scanning
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Ads not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV power on/off
  • Option to customize ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$44.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote Pro free?
Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Smart TV Remote App free?
Universal Smart TV Remote App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Smart TV Remote App?
Universal Smart TV Remote App is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Universal Smart TV Remote App averages 4.5 from 458 ratings.
Do Universal Remote Pro or Universal Smart TV Remote App have ads?
Universal Remote Pro shows ads; Universal Smart TV Remote App does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Smart TV Remote App?
Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and Universal Smart TV Remote App every 3 months. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Universal Smart TV Remote App on October 20, 2026.

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