# Universal TV Remote · vs TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · at 4.6 against TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's 3.3. Universal TV Remote · also leads on ratings volume (89K vs 3) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Alekh Mittal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718427093) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Utilities, #42 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad navigation, Wake-on-LAN support, Wide model compatibility, Supports various OS

**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


### TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control a wide range of brands, access favorite channels, and adjust volume with ease. Simplify your viewing experience and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, User-friendly interface for all ages, Quick access to favorite channels, One-touch volume control, Instant remote replacement for lost remotes, Easy setup and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| sub lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

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

### Is TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller free?

TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller have ads?

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller on June 8, 2026.

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