# Patio driver vs Universal Remote for Smart TV!

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote for Smart TV! at 4.8 against Patio driver's 3.7. Universal Remote for Smart TV! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 7). Patio driver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Patio driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote for Smart TV! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote for Smart TV! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Patio driver ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patio driver | Universal Remote for Smart TV! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patio-driver/id1481596809/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patio Delivery Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189491335) | [Xleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689572429) |

## What reviewers say

### Patio driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patio-driver/id1481596809)

This app functions as a GPS for delivery vehicles, tracking the location of delivery personnel. It monitors entry and exit from virtual geofences, which are defined by lists of suppliers and consumers for specific delivery services.

**Highlights:** Vehicle GPS tracking, Delivery personnel location monitoring, Virtual geofence management, Supplier and consumer boundary tracking, Exclusive distributor use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote for Smart TV!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and launch streaming apps. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, Device connectivity, Quick app launch, Haptic and sound feedback, Photo and video casting, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 👍 Practical and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Expanded device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patio driver free?

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

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patio driver or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! is rated higher. Patio driver averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV! averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Patio driver or Universal Remote for Smart TV! have ads?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! shows ads; Patio driver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patio driver or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

Patio driver ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. Most recently, Patio driver was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV! on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*