# SANSUI SMART vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against SANSUI SMART's 3.3. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 4) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). SANSUI SMART's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SANSUI SMART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SANSUI SMART's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SANSUI SMART | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sansui-smart/id1483586856/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id1487434765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Exports Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/476233545) | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) |

## What reviewers say

### SANSUI SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sansui-smart/id1483586856)

Control your home appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. The application facilitates quick and simple connection to your smart devices.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Automated timer functions, Family device sharing, Quick device connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id1487434765)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from your phone, WiFi network connection, Volume, channel, power control, Source and smart function control, Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Pro Universal Remote TV | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Universal remote control
- 💯 Works as advertised
- 🤩 Great app for managing TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work with some TVs
- 🔍 Requires original remote for setup
- 🤬 Lots of ads
- 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps disconnecting from TV
- Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
- Crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide better troubleshooting and support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SANSUI SMART free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SANSUI SMART or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. SANSUI SMART averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do SANSUI SMART or Universal Remote have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; SANSUI SMART does not.

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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.*