Universal Smart Remote for TV vs inext Remote
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
inext Remote
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Use the free inext remote control app to: • Control your inext devices with a convenient remote • Use your voice or keyboard to quickly search for content • Enter text on your inext device more easily with your mobile keyboard • Use your phone as a gamepad * Requires at least firmware version 1.7.2 on your inext * Note inext device is required to use this app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inext Remote at none against Universal Smart Remote for TV's 5. inext Remote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Universal Smart Remote for TV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. inext Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, inext Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Smart Remote for TV | inext Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (580 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 580 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TINAC Inc. | UkrHD |
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
inext Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
inext Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal Smart Remote for TV free?
Is inext Remote free?
Do Universal Smart Remote for TV or inext Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal Smart Remote for TV or inext Remote?
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