Universal Remote vs Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Remote
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.
- Control smart TVs from your phone
- WiFi network connection
- Volume, channel, power control
- Source and smart function control
- Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.
- Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote
- Supports popular smart TV OS
- Works with 100+ brands
- Auto-detects smart TVs
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- All common remote commands
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Can't find your TV remote control? This app will let you use your iPhone or iPad as a Remote TV Control! Advantagers: - Support all popular smart TV OS. Apple TV, Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen etc. - Work with 100+ Brands. Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense etc. - Auto Detect smart TV - All TV Remote commands you need - Easy to use All common commands available: Change Volume, Switch Channel, Navigation, Power Off, Menu, Info, Tools etc. You don't have to stay close to TV to make it works because our app works through Wi-Fi 1. Make sure your TV is on since at least 30 sec 2. Phone and TV are connect to the same Wi-Fi (Local) network 3. Your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,TCL,Roku,Panasonic,Philips,Toshiba,Hisense,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-week subscription with trial - Weekly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription with trial - Monthly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription with trial - Yearly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country Terms Of Use: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/term_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/privacy_policy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at every 2 weeks against Universal Remote's every 2 months. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's.
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | Smart TV Remote Control Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13K ratings) | 4.5 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | 24.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plane Cubes | DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
Universal Remote
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
User reviews
Universal Remote
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Universal remote control
- 💯 Works as advertised
- 🤩 Great app for managing TV
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work with some TVs
- 🔍 Requires original remote for setup
- 🤬 Lots of ads
- 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well with various TVs
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery
Bugs and requests
Universal Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App keeps disconnecting from TV
- Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
- Crashes or freezes during use
Requested features
3 requests- Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide better troubleshooting and support options
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
- Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
- Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
- Universal Remote Control Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- 1 Week Premium Access2 variants$5.997 Days
- 1 Month Premium with Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Month Premium with Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Month Premium Access$9.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium$24.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
Questions
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