Comparison

Universal Smart Remote for TV vs E

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

E

Features
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Experts E-ServicesMobile is developed by Experts turnkey solution and it is fully integrated with experts EServices backend solution. The mobile application enables an employee to benefits for different services such as subscriptions , it also enables the employee to figure out dashboard and different reports according his invoices , applications ,balances, his information and others.

Screenshots

Universal Smart Remote for TV4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against Universal Smart Remote for TV's 5. E also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, E every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Smart Remote for TV versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Smart Remote for TVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (569 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings569 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Experts Turnkey Solutions

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

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Smart Remote for TV free?
Universal Smart Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Smart Remote for TV or E have ads?
Neither Universal Smart Remote for TV nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Smart Remote for TV or E?
Universal Smart Remote for TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and E every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Smart Remote for TV was updated on October 13, 2026 and E on October 6, 2026.

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