# SANSUI SMART vs Universal Smart TV Remote App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Smart TV Remote App at 68% against SANSUI SMART's 0%. Universal Smart TV Remote App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (458 vs 4). SANSUI SMART's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Smart TV Remote App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SANSUI SMART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Smart TV Remote App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote App has 458 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 68% of Universal Smart TV Remote App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SANSUI SMART | Universal Smart TV Remote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sansui-smart/id1483586856/reviews) | **[4.5 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-app/id1502206853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Exports Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/476233545) | [Hemant Bhonsle](https://appshunter.io/developer/442878468) |

## 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 Smart TV Remote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-app/id1502206853)

Control your Samsung, Sony, Roku, or Vizio smart TV instantly without complex setup. This app eliminates the need for lost or broken physical remotes. It's compatible with Apple Watch and requires no subscription.

**Highlights:** Instant TV control, No settings required, Supports Apple Watch, No subscription needed, Control multiple brands

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 👍 Works well with various TV brands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and app freezes
- 💰 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to physical remote
- 🐛 Issues with scanning and connecting to TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after TV scanning
- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to control TV power on/off
- Option to customize ad frequency
- Support for more TV brands
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SANSUI SMART free?

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

### Is Universal Smart TV Remote App free?

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

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

Universal Smart TV Remote App is rated higher. SANSUI SMART averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Smart TV Remote App averages 4.5 from 458 ratings.

### Do SANSUI SMART or Universal Smart TV Remote App have ads?

Neither SANSUI SMART nor Universal Smart TV Remote App shows ads.

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