# Smart TV Remote Universal vs Universal TV Remote Control+

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 891 and 582 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) | **[4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 582 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## 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


### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


## Frequently asked 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 891 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 582 ratings.

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

Smart TV Remote Universal shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.

### 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 10 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on October 18, 2026.

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