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 smartphone into a smart TV remote. Easily control your television by changing channels, adjusting volume, and navigating menus. Connects via Wi-Fi for convenient control from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to TV remote control
  • Volume and channel control
  • Menu navigation
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Smart TV OS compatibility
  • Wide brand support
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a remote control for TV! Lost the remote? No problem! Use this app to turn your iPhone or iPad into a great smart TV remote control. Easy TV control: Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus and more. Key features: • Compatibility with all smart TV operating systems: Support for Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, etc. • Compatible with over 100 TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense and more. • Automatic detection of smart TVs: easy and quick setup. • Functional remote control: Support for volume, channels, searching, play/pause, etc. • Use Wi-Fi: No need to be close to the TV! Connection method: 1. Turn on the TV and wait at least 30 seconds before going into sleep mode. 2. Ensure both smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the app for direct TV control. Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Enjoy convenience and control: Download now and tell us what you think! Privacy Policy: https://www.getpaoapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getpaoapps.com/terms

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 (59% vs 18%) and ads (none vs shown). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (890 vs 250). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 59% of Universal TV Remote Control ‎'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 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 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings890 — better250
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
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 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni ParkkonenPaoApps

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 ratings246 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.5%

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 ‎

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
12 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Access with Trial3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

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 250 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 ‎ weekly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 22, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ‎ on October 22, 2026.

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