Comparison

TV Remote Universal vs Remote control tv smart

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Universal

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

Highlights
  • Power ON / OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel selection
  • Navigation pad
  • Media player functions
  • Smart TV features
Features
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Lost your remote again? Your iPhone just became the only one you need. TV Remote Universal turns your phone into a fast, reliable remote for almost any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, no hunting through couch cushions. Connect over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP. EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full navigation pad — every button of your physical remote, right on your screen. Everything responds instantly. TYPE INSTEAD OF PECKING Stop clicking letter-by-letter across an on-screen grid. Use your phone's keyboard to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth touchpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than tapping arrow buttons. CONTROL BY VOICE Speak instead of scrolling. Use voice to search and navigate on supported TVs, hands-free. OPEN YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP Jump straight to your favorite streaming apps without scrolling through the home screen. WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, RCA, Roku and Roku streaming sticks, Fire TV, Android TV and more. If it's a smart TV on your Wi-Fi, chances are we've got you covered. SET UP 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. WHY YOU'LL KEEP IT - Clean, responsive design that just works - No IR blaster required - Light and dark mode - Works on iPhone and iPad UPGRADE TO PREMIUM Go ad-free and unlock the full experience Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. 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 buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://realvision.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://realvision.app/terms-of-use/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Remote control tv smart

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a realistic and fully functional remote with all available controls. Connect via WiFi for automatic device detection and easy operation.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from iPhone/iPad
  • Realistic and functional remote design
  • All remote controls available
  • Simple WiFi connection
  • Automatic device detection
  • Free to use basic features
Features
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Remote control tv smart is a tv remote app that allows you to easily control your device directly from your iPhone / iPad. Compatible with many TV brands. With a simple and realistic design, this app works directly. The app offers you a fully functional remote control with all controls available. Simple to use: Connect your iPhone / iPad to the same WiFi network as your tv device, the application automatically detects the device to control. The app offers you a fully functional remote control with all controls available. The application functions as the original remote control, take advantage of all the features for free. If you have any questions / comments please email us: contact@nstx.io SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: yearly-monthly-weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy :https://nstx.io/TvRemoteApp/tvremote_policy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/TvRemoteApp/tvremote_terms.html

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal4 screens
Remote control tv smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote control tv smart at 4.1 against TV Remote Universal's 3.4. TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 336) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote control tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal has 12K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 12% of Remote control tv smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote control tv smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Universal versus Remote control tv smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote UniversalRemote control tv smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12K ratings)4.1 (336 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better336
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1716 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal Vision Ltdyohan teixeira

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal

All ratings11,742 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews734 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative83.5%

Remote control tv smart

All ratings329 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative86.5%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect or connect to devices
  • Constant ads interrupt usage
  • Unreliable, frequently stops working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better TV search and connection options
  • Improved stability and reliability

Remote control tv smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium version$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
5 purchases

Remote control tv smart

Subscriptions3
  • Pro mode$4.997 Days
  • Pro version2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium version with no ads$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version (Discount)$2.99
  • Pro version$9.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal free?
TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control tv smart free?
Remote control tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal or Remote control tv smart?
Remote control tv smart is rated higher. TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Remote control tv smart averages 4.1 from 336 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal or Remote control tv smart have ads?
Both TV Remote Universal and Remote control tv smart show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal or Remote control tv smart?
TV Remote Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote control tv smart every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote Universal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote control tv smart on October 27, 2026.

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