Comparison

Universal Smart Remote for TV vs Universal TV Remote · Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Universal TV Remote · Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with ease. Supports text search on popular platforms and connects automatically via Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functions
  • Text search support
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
  • Works with major TV brands
  • User-friendly design
  • Ideal for streaming apps
Features
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Turn your phone into a remote for your Smart TV. No extra hardware, no more hunting for the lost remote. Volume, channels, playback and a full navigation pad — all from your iPhone. COMPATIBLE WITH MOST SMART TVs - Major brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Vestel, Whaleos, Vidaa and Philips TV - Roku, Fire TV, Bravia TV and Google TV streaming devices - Finds your TV on your Wi-Fi network in seconds KEY FEATURES - Full remote — D-pad, OK, back, home, menu and media keys - Volume, channel and power at a tap - Launch your favorite streaming apps instantly - Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letter by letter - Send your own photos and videos to the big screen WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Connects over Wi-Fi — fast and reliable, no dongle to pair - Clean, simple layout anyone can use - One app for all your TVs and streaming boxes BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD Requires a Wi-Fi-enabled Smart TV or streaming device connected to the same network as your phone. Not compatible with older TVs that use infrared remotes only. SUPPORT Questions or a TV that won't connect? Email khanhlv.it@gmail.com and we'll help. Universal TV Remote is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer or streaming service. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Privacy Policy: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/privac-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/licensed-application-end-user-license.html

Screenshots

Universal Smart Remote for TV4 screens
Universal TV Remote · Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote · Control at 4.4 against Universal Smart Remote for TV's 3.5. Universal TV Remote · Control also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). Universal Smart Remote for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Universal Smart Remote for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote · Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote · Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 580 and 783 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Universal Smart Remote for TV's written reviews are positive against 33% of Universal TV Remote · Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote · Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Smart Remote for TV versus Universal TV Remote · Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Smart Remote for TVUniversal TV Remote · Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (580 ratings)4.4 (783 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings580783 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Khanh Le

Customer experience

Universal Smart Remote for TV

All ratings579 ratings
Positive59.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative52.8%

Universal TV Remote · Control

All ratings782 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative64.9%

User reviews

Universal Smart Remote for TV

From 580 App Store ratings

What 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

Universal TV Remote · Control

From 783 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for lost remotes
  • 💡 Useful for controlling TV when parents are watching

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezing
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting usage
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

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

Universal TV Remote · Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work with many TV models
  • Crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to TV

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce number of ads
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Add option to cancel subscription easily

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal Smart Remote for TV

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access(Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Full Access(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Full Access(Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Features$4.99
  • Full Access(Lifetime)$24.99
6 purchases

Universal TV Remote · Control

Subscriptions5
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote - Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Universal Smart Remote for TV free?
Universal Smart Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote · Control free?
Universal TV Remote · Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Smart Remote for TV or Universal TV Remote · Control?
Universal TV Remote · Control is rated higher. Universal Smart Remote for TV averages 3.5 out of 5 from 580 ratings, while Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 from 783 ratings.
Do Universal Smart Remote for TV or Universal TV Remote · Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote · Control shows ads; Universal Smart Remote for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Smart Remote for TV or Universal TV Remote · Control?
Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote · Control every 11 days. Most recently, Universal Smart Remote for TV was updated on November 2, 2026 and Universal TV Remote · Control on November 3, 2026.

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