# Smart TV Remote Universal vs TV Remote +ㅤ

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote +ㅤ at 4.4 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. TV Remote +ㅤ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (29% vs 18%). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 128). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote +ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 891 ratings behind it against 128, 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 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's.

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | TV Remote +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) | **[4.4 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## 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


### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

TV Remote +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote +ㅤ?

TV Remote +ㅤ is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while TV Remote +ㅤ averages 4.4 from 128 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote +ㅤ have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Universal and TV Remote +ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote +ㅤ?

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 17, 2026 and TV Remote +ㅤ on October 3, 2026.

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