# Universal TV Remote · vs Smart TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is chart position: Universal TV Remote · at #15 against Smart TV Remote Control Plus's unranked. Universal TV Remote · also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 25%) and ratings volume (96K vs 20K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote · against 4.5 for Smart TV Remote Control Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Smart TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 24.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Utilities, #41 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus, use a touchpad, and access basic functions for hundreds of TV models. Requires initial setup with a physical remote for some features.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Touchpad navigation, Supports hundreds of models, Wake-on-LAN function, Basic free controls, Premium features

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly universal TV remote | $6.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime universal TV remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections


### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote, Supports popular smart TV OS, Works with 100+ brands, Auto-detects smart TVs, Wi-Fi connectivity, All common remote commands

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well with various TVs
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or Smart TV Remote Control Plus have ads?

Both Universal TV Remote · and Smart TV Remote Control Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 8, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Control Plus on November 8, 2026.

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