Smart TV Remote Universal vs QuickQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Universal remote control
- Supports major TV brands
- WiFi connectivity
- Power, volume, and channel control
- Ad-free premium option
- Multiple subscription plans
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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.
QuickQR
Easily create and customize QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and social media. Offers extensive QR types, style templates, logo integration, and advanced design options. Save and share your generated codes offline.
- Extensive QR types
- Style templates
- Integrated logo/image
- Advanced pixel customization
- QR code history
- Offline generation
- One-tap sharing
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Create, scan and fully customize QR codes in seconds with QuickQR. Generate a QR code for a website, Wi‑Fi, email, contact card (vCard), calendar, text and social profiles — everything works offline. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create: QR codes for URL, Wi‑Fi, email, vCard, calendar, text and social links. • Scan & edit: read a QR code, change its content and save it again. • Barcode: read products and labels in an instant. DESIGN & CUSTOMIZATION • Ready-made style templates — NEW: gradient templates in Instagram and TikTok style. • Gradient colors (NEW): start→end color transition for pixels, eyes and background; transparent background. • Logo in QR: embed your logo or image directly into the pixels — no white boxes, no distortion. • Advanced pixel, eye and pupil shapes. AND MORE • History: save and reuse every code you create. • Share with one tap. • Offline: works even without internet. Restaurant menu, business card, event or campaign — with QuickQR you create a professional code in minutes. Download QuickQR for free. Premium features like Logo in QR and advanced customization unlock with a subscription. QuickQR offers an auto-renewable subscription. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/enesnurullahkendirci/QuickQR/blob/main/privacyPolicy.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickQR at 100% against Smart TV Remote Universal's 18%. QuickQR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Smart TV Remote Universal's advantage is ratings volume (891 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and QuickQR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QuickQR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Universal has 891 ratings behind it against 1, 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 QuickQR's.
Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, QuickQR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart TV Remote Universal | QuickQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (891 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 891 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jenni Parkkonen | Enes Kendirci |
Customer experience
Smart TV Remote Universal
QuickQR
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
QuickQR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart TV Remote Universal
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Version$4.99
- Lifetime premium$24.99
QuickQR
- QuickQR Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- QuickQR Premium - 3 Month7 Days trial$4.993 Months
Questions
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