# Smart TV Remote Universal vs Smart TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (20K vs 890). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 890, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's.

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | Smart TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 890 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **24.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## 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


### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well with various TVs
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Smart TV Remote Control Plus have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Universal and Smart TV Remote Control Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Control Plus on November 1, 2026.

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