# TV Remote Universal vs Remote control tv smart

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal | Remote control tv smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) | **[4.1 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-smart/id1618469794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
- 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
- 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to devices
- Constant ads interrupt usage
- Unreliable, frequently stops working

**Requested features**

- Better TV search and connection options
- Improved stability and reliability


### Remote control tv smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-smart/id1618469794)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Version (Discount) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*