# Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs Universal Remote Control App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote Control App at 87% against Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's 40%. Universal Remote Control App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus has 6.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Universal Remote Control App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus | Universal Remote Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-tv-remote-plus/id1473273518/reviews)** | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MeisterApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473273517) | [Olena Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633030177) |

## What reviewers say

### Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-tv-remote-plus/id1473273518)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Navigate menus, control apps, and use a keyboard and touchpad for faster input. Enjoy seamless control over your viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Full remote functionality, Advanced keyboard and mouse pad, Gesture control, App control, Web browser control, Fast search

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly: All Features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan: All Features | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan: All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Pay Only Once: All Features | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Useful features like trackpad and keyboard
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnections and glitches
- 🔋 Can't turn TV on/off with app
- 💸 Expensive subscription for full features
- 🔥 Overly aggressive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Can't find TV on network
- Volume and mute controls not working
- App crashes when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve stability and reduce disconnections
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Universal Remote Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast content from your phone to your TV screen. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with realistic tactile feedback for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Multifunctional TV remote, Screen mirroring from phone to TV, Convenient keyboard for searching, Compatible with all TV models, Open video platforms from the app, Realistic tactile feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $10.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control App free?

Universal Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or Universal Remote Control App?

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is rated higher. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Universal Remote Control App averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

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