Universal Smart Remote for TV vs Remote control for Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Smart Remote for TV
Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and launch apps with a single tap. Stream content and mirror your screen wirelessly.
- Full D-pad, volume, channel, and playback controls
- Touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input for text entry
- One-tap app launching
- Screen mirroring and content sharing
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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Your iPhone is the only remote you need. Universal Smart Remote turns your phone into a full-featured TV controller — just connect to the same Wi-Fi and you're good to go. No dongles, no IR blasters, no setup headaches. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, and Philips. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Use a full d-pad, volume, channel, and playback controls - Navigate with a touchpad — just like a laptop trackpad - Type with your keyboard instead of clicking one letter at a time - Launch Netflix, YouTube, and other apps in one tap WORKS WITH YOUR TV Samsung — Every Smart TV from 2010 to 2026. Crystal UHD, QLED, Neo QLED, The Frame — all supported. LG — All WebOS TVs and Netcast TVs (2012-2013). Sony — Android TV and Google TV models. TCL — All Roku-powered TCL TVs. Roku — All Roku TVs and streaming devices. Philips — Android TV models. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi 2. Open the app — your TV shows up automatically 3. Tap to connect. Done. The app remembers your last TV and reconnects automatically next time. --- Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Universal Smart Remote is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, or Philips. Keyboard input may not work in some streaming apps. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your Apple Account within 24 hours prior to the end of the free trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartRemote/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartRemote/terms_of_conditions.html
Remote control for Sky
Control your Sky devices with this third-party remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a seamless experience without installation.
- Saves last remote
- Quick access
- No installation required
- Easy interface
- User-friendly design
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * AMAZING design with cool & easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on osfunapps@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote control for Sky at 4.1 against Universal Smart Remote for TV's 3.5. Remote control for Sky also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). Universal Smart Remote for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (579 vs 32). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Universal Smart Remote for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote control for Sky holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart Remote for TV has 579 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Smart Remote for TV's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote control for Sky's.
Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote control for Sky every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Universal Smart Remote for TV | Remote control for Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (579 ratings) | 4.1 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 50.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 579 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TINAC Inc. | Oz Shabbatth |
Customer experience
Universal Smart Remote for TV
Remote control for Sky
User reviews
Universal Smart Remote for TV
From 579 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Cheap compared to other apps
- 🚀 Convenient to have on phone
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Glitchy/unreliable
- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Buttons/navigation not working as expected
Remote control for Sky
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎯 Works like the physical remote control
- 💰 Free to download with optional ad removal
- 🔌 No IR required, works over WiFi
- ⚡ Quick response and minimal delay
Room to improve
- 📺 Frequent intrusive advertisements
- 🔌 Inconsistent connection issues
- 🔄 App crashes and won't open after updates
- 🔊 Volume button doesn't work
- 💳 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version
Bugs and requests
Universal Smart Remote for TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after some time
- Buttons/navigation not responsive
Requested features
3 requests- Add volume control
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Allow full functionality without payment
Remote control for Sky
Reported bugs
12 issues- App won't open or crashes on launch after recent updates
- Cannot find Sky Q box even when on same network
- Manual IP address entry fails to connect
- Up/Down buttons continuously repeat without stopping
- Right arrow button doesn't work for channel navigation
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- Volume control non-functional
- App disconnects frequently from Sky box
- Ads appear during fast-forward/rewind blocking playback
- App freezes and locks up intermittently
- Cannot delete app properly
- Cookie consent requests overwhelming user experience
- Purchase identifier error preventing ad-free purchase
Requested features
7 requests- Support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices
- TV guide and Sky Planner integration
- Voice control functionality
- Improved ad placement to avoid blocking controls
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users
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- Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons
- Better handling of network connectivity issues
In-app purchases
Universal Smart Remote for TV
- Full Access(Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Full Access(Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Full Access(Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Features$4.99
- Full Access(Lifetime)$24.99
Remote control for Sky
- No Ads$3.99
Questions
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