Comparison

LOC8 vs Smart Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head

Smart Universal TV Remote

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Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.836 ratingsView app →

About

LOC8

Features

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App de Rastreo Satelital GPS desarrollada para el monitoreo y administración de sus flotas y unidades, capaz de mostrar la ubicación exacta y en tiempo real de todas sus unidades. FUNCIONES · Unidades visibles en todo momento · Reportes al instante · Búsqueda inteligente · Geocercas y Georutas · Históricos de unidad · Alertas de pánico · Alertas por exceso de velocidad

About

Smart Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and type with a full keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience without needing extra hardware.

Highlights

Universal remote for 10+ brands
Zero-friction pairing
D-pad or swipe pad navigation
Full keyboard input
Auto-discovers devices
Privacy-focused

Features

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Turn your iPhone into a lightning-fast universal remote for every TV in the house. Pair once—tap, swipe, or speak to control Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and more. No dongles. No juggling remotes. Just instant control. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SMART REMOTE • One remote, 10+ brands: auto-discovers Fire TV, Roku®, Android TV / Google TV™, Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS and Vizio SmartCast • Zero-friction pairing: connect in seconds with a 4-digit on-screen code—no developer mode required • D-pad or swipe pad: choose precise buttons or fluid gestures for menu navigation • Full keyboard input: type passwords and searches at normal speed (good-bye, on-screen keyboards) MADE FOR EVERYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM Whether you’re switching to Disney+ on the kids’ Roku or muting commercials on the family’s Samsung, Smart Remote keeps the focus on the show—not the hardware. COMPATIBILITY • Streaming devices: Roku Stick/Box/Ultra, Amazon Fire TV Stick/Cube, Android TV & Google TV players • Smart TVs: Samsung 2016+, LG webOS 2015+, Vizio SmartCast 2016+, plus Roku TV and Fire TV Edition sets • iOS: iPhone & iPad running iOS 18 or later • Network: all devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network PRIVACY FIRST We never collect or sell your viewing data. All remote commands stay on your local network. LEGAL Smart Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku Inc., Amazon.com, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Vizio Inc., Google LLC, or Apple Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.sepiaapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LOC83 screens

Smart Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOC8 at none against Smart Universal TV Remote's 3. LOC8 also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.0). Smart Universal TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. LOC8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOC8 ships an update every 9 months, Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

LOC8 versus Smart Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LOC8	Smart Universal TV Remote
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	36 — better
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.2 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	9 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Operadora de servicios móviles y de publicidad	Sepia Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

LOC8

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2

Remote Control for TV - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Remote Control Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

One-time1

Remote Control for TV Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LOC8 free?

LOC8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Smart Universal TV Remote free?

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

Do LOC8 or Smart Universal TV Remote have ads?

Neither LOC8 nor Smart Universal TV Remote shows ads.

Which is updated more often, LOC8 or Smart Universal TV Remote?

LOC8 ships an update every 9 months, and Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. Most recently, LOC8 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 25, 2026.