Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal vs TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Universal

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
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Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

TV Remote

Control your Roku device with your phone. Navigate menus, adjust volume, and use a keyboard for text input. Stream content and mirror your screen with an intuitive interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Roku mobile remote control
  • Text input via keyboard
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Navigation with arrow keys/sliding keyboard
  • Screen mirroring (video, photo, music)
Features
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This is a Roku mobile TV remote control. The interface in the application is intuitive, with no buttons stacking or complicated settings. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or projecting screens, it's easier to get rid of the hassle of finding the remote control and enjoy your Roku even more. All you need to do is connect your mobile device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go. FEATURES - Convenient mobile remote control for your Roku device - Use the keyboard to enter text quickly - Simple interface, easy and fast to use - Adjust volume and switch TV channels on Roku TV - Use the arrow keys or the sliding keyboard to navigate - Mirror projection, video projection, photo projection, music projection If you have any questions and suggestions in the process of using, please feel free to give us feedback in the App. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functions. - Subscription periods are 1 month or 1 week. Every 1 month or 1 week your subscription renews. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Privacy Policy : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/PrivacyPolicy - Terms of Service : https://fix.mochawhite.com/web/remote/UserAgreement

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Smart TV Remote Universal's 18%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (890 vs 173). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 890 ratings behind it against 173, 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 100% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart TV Remote Universal versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote UniversalTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (890 ratings)4.3 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings890 — better173
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni Parkkonen欣 骆

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

TV Remote

All ratings166 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99
2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$4.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 173 ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote have ads?
Both Smart TV Remote Universal and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or TV Remote?
Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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