# Smart TV Remote Universal vs Smart Remote Control & TV Cast

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Control & TV Cast at none against Smart TV Remote Universal's shown. Smart Remote Control & TV Cast also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (11K vs 891). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Remote Control & TV Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Control & TV Cast has 11K ratings behind it against 891, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | Smart Remote Control & TV Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) | **[4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 891 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [Zooma Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665947923) |

## 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 Remote Control & TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921)

This app transforms your phone into a universal remote for all popular TV brands. Easily control your smart TV, cast photos, videos, and games to the big screen, and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Replaces multiple physical remotes, Screencast photos, videos, and games, Easy WiFi setup, Automatic server detection, Keyboard input for searching, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote Control: Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control: Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly TV Remote Control | $12.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Control for 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as a remote control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when original remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work without WiFi
- 🤖 Doesn't support volume control

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Free trial immediately ends after activation

**Requested features**

- One-time payment option
- Support for more TV brands
- Volume control functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Control & TV Cast free?

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

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

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while Smart Remote Control & TV Cast averages 4.2 from 11K ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Smart Remote Control & TV Cast have ads?

Smart TV Remote Universal shows ads; Smart Remote Control & TV Cast does not.

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

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on November 7, 2026 and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast on November 10, 2026.

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