Comparison

Remote control for Sky vs Smart TV Remote Universal

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Saves last remote
  • Quick access
  • No installation required
  • Easy interface
  • User-friendly design
Features
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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

About

Smart TV Remote Universal

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports major TV brands
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Multiple subscription plans
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Remote control for Sky4 screens
Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote control for Sky at 50% against Smart TV Remote Universal's 18%. Remote control for Sky also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 32). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for Sky holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 891 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Remote control for Sky's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote control for Sky ships an update every 4 days, Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote control for Sky versus Smart TV Remote Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for SkySmart TV Remote Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better3.8 (891 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings32891 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthJenni Parkkonen

Customer experience

Remote control for Sky

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative37.8%

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

User reviews

Remote control for Sky

From 32 App Store ratings

What 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

Smart TV Remote Universal

From 891 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great remote app
  • 💖 Love this remote
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 📺 Won't connect to TV
  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 💩 Terrible app
  • 🤬 Waste of time

Bugs and requests

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

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Sky

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99

Questions

Is Remote control for Sky free?
Remote control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote control for Sky or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Remote control for Sky is rated higher. Remote control for Sky averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 from 891 ratings.
Do Remote control for Sky or Smart TV Remote Universal have ads?
Both Remote control for Sky and Smart TV Remote Universal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for Sky or Smart TV Remote Universal?
Remote control for Sky ships an update every 4 days, and Smart TV Remote Universal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote control for Sky was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Universal on October 13, 2026.

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