# Smart TV Remote Universal vs Universal for TV Remote WiFi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal for TV Remote WiFi at none against Smart TV Remote Universal's 4. Universal for TV Remote WiFi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (890 vs 196). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Universal for TV Remote WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Smart TV Remote Universal against 3.7 for Universal for TV Remote WiFi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 890 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 20% of Universal for TV Remote WiFi's.

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal for TV Remote WiFi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | Universal for TV Remote WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews)** | [3.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-for-tv-remote-wifi/id1564842607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **890** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [红 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419396888) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176)

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Supports major TV brands, WiFi connectivity, Power, volume, and channel control, Ad-free premium option, Multiple subscription plans

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great remote app
- 💖 Love this remote
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 📺 Won't connect to TV
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 💩 Terrible app
- 🤬 Waste of time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on device scan
- Volume controls not working
- Navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Improve device detection
- Reduce ads


### Universal for TV Remote WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-for-tv-remote-wifi/id1564842607)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone with this app. It supports a wide range of TV models and offers a realistic remote design for easy navigation of all functions. Your phone connects via WiFi, so you don't need to be physically close to the TV.

**Highlights:** iPhone TV remote control, WiFi connectivity, Supports 2012-2021 TV series, Realistic remote design, Full remote function access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Universal for TV Remote WiFi free?

Universal for TV Remote WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal for TV Remote WiFi?

Smart TV Remote Universal is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Universal for TV Remote WiFi averages 3.7 from 196 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal for TV Remote WiFi have ads?

Smart TV Remote Universal shows ads; Universal for TV Remote WiFi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal for TV Remote WiFi?

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal for TV Remote WiFi every 9 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal for TV Remote WiFi on October 20, 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.*