# SANSUI SMART vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote at 80% against SANSUI SMART's 0%. Universal Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). SANSUI SMART's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SANSUI SMART asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 1.1K 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 80% 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) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id6450844215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Exports Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/476233545) | [Gentlemen's s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664064879) |

## 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/id6450844215)

Transform your phone into a powerful TV controller. Manage channels, volume, menus, and use keyboard input for seamless navigation. Compatible with major smart TV brands over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Control channels and volume, Access TV menus and info, Keyboard input for searches, Haptic feedback, Responsive touchpad interface, Wi-Fi network connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote control for TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Remote Control for TV | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick response time and responsiveness
- 📱 Transforms phone into functional remote
- 🔄 Automatic detection and customization
- ✨ Works across multiple TV brands (LG, Samsung, Sony, Roku)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription model and paywalls
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with some TVs
- 📺 Inconsistent compatibility across devices
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to TV
- Subscription popup blocks basic functionality
- Connectivity drops and unreliable connections

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription requirements
- Improved TV compatibility and connection stability


## 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 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Neither SANSUI SMART nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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