# Universal Remote Pro vs Universal Remote | Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 4.7 against Universal Remote Pro's 1.7. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote | Smart TV sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote | Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K 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 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's.

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, Universal Remote | Smart TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Pro | Universal Remote | Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [芳英 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/948102068) | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App does not load
- Ads cover buttons
- Ads prevent closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brands
- Remove 'transmit signal' notification
- Add Westinghouse brand
- Add Magnavox brand
- Add Sceptre brand


### Universal Remote | Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch channels, adjust volume, and type text easily. Cast media from your phone to the big screen.

**Highlights:** Touchpad navigation, Hot keys for channels, Volume control, Built-in keyboard, Multiple device switching, Cast media to TV

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set up your remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for TV Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for TV Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for TV Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for TV Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 💡 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Works perfectly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires paid subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔒 Unable to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 No free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Unable to connect to TV
- Keyboard function doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase one-time instead of subscription
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Pro free?

Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote | Smart TV?

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote | Smart TV have ads?

Universal Remote Pro shows ads; Universal Remote | Smart TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote | Smart TV?

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and Universal Remote | Smart TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on August 6, 2026 and Universal Remote | Smart TV on September 26, 2026.

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