Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal vs Universal TV Remote Control ·

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

Universal TV Remote Control ·

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Automatic WiFi connection
  • Full remote control functions
  • Power on/off TV
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Quick setup
Features
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TV Remote - Control Your Smart TV from Your iPhone Simplify your TV experience by turning your iPhone into a universal remote control. With TV Remote, you’ll never need to worry about lost remotes or dead batteries. Easily control your Smart TV with a sleek and intuitive app that brings all the essential functions to your phone. ## KEY FEATURES - Universal Compatibility: Works with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Philips, Vizio, Hisense, and more. - Automatic Connection: Instantly detects and connects to TVs on the same WiFi network. - Full Control: Adjust volume, switch channels, manage inputs, and control your TV directly from your iPhone. - Power Control: Turn your TV on or off without needing a physical remote. ## HOW TO USE THE APP 1. Connect your iPhone and Smart TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Turn on your TV. 3. Let the app automatically detect your TV and start controlling it. In just a few steps, you’ll have complete control of your Smart TV with no complicated setup. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE? - Wide Compatibility: Supports a broad range of Smart TV brands. - Intuitive Interface: Designed for a seamless user experience. - Quick Setup: Connects automatically to your TV without any manual pairing. - Comprehensive Features: Access all essential remote functions in one app. - Regular Updates: The app is continuously improved to support new TV models and enhance performance. TV Remote is built to make your TV experience smoother and more enjoyable, offering all the essential features in one convenient app. Take control of your Smart TV with TV Remote and enjoy a better viewing experience today. Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/38353374/legal Terms of use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/38353374

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control · at 4.6 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. Universal TV Remote Control · also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Universal TV Remote Control · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 890 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart TV Remote Universal versus Universal TV Remote Control ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote UniversalUniversal TV Remote Control ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (890 ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8901.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni ParkkonenDylan Oliver

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Universal

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

Universal TV Remote Control ·

All ratings1,230 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

Smart TV Remote Universal

From 890 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Universal TV Remote Control ·

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless TV connection
  • 🚀 Smooth functionality
  • 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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

Universal TV Remote Control ·

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues with certain TVs
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Widget for easy access
  • Ability to connect to multiple TVs

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
10 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ·

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium Access$29.991 Year
  • Premium access$39.991 Year
  • Premium access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control · free?
Universal TV Remote Control · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal TV Remote Control ·?
Universal TV Remote Control · is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control · averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal TV Remote Control · have ads?
Both Smart TV Remote Universal and Universal TV Remote Control · show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or Universal TV Remote Control ·?
Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control · on October 30, 2026.

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