# Universal Smart Remote for TV vs TV Remote +ㅤ

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote +ㅤ at 4.5 against Universal Smart Remote for TV's 3.5. TV Remote +ㅤ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Universal Smart Remote for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (580 vs 130). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Smart Remote for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote +ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 580 and 130 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Universal Smart Remote for TV's written reviews are positive against 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Smart Remote for TV | TV Remote +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (580 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-remote-for-tv/id1449395090/reviews) | **[4.5 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **580** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Smart Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-remote-for-tv/id1449395090)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access(Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access(Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access(Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Access(Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Cheap compared to other apps
- 🚀 Convenient to have on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Glitchy/unreliable
- 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Buttons/navigation not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after some time
- Buttons/navigation not responsive

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Allow full functionality without payment


### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Smart Remote for TV free?

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

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

TV Remote +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Smart Remote for TV or TV Remote +ㅤ?

TV Remote +ㅤ is rated higher. Universal Smart Remote for TV averages 3.5 out of 5 from 580 ratings, while TV Remote +ㅤ averages 4.5 from 130 ratings.

### Do Universal Smart Remote for TV or TV Remote +ㅤ have ads?

TV Remote +ㅤ shows ads; Universal Smart Remote for TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Smart Remote for TV or TV Remote +ㅤ?

Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. Most recently, Universal Smart Remote for TV was updated on October 29, 2026 and TV Remote +ㅤ on October 24, 2026.

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