# Smart TV Remote Universal vs QuickQR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Universal | QuickQR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (891 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id1494893176/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickqr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6744375020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **891** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) | [Enes Kendirci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563058577) |

## 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


### QuickQR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickqr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6744375020)

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.

**Highlights:** Extensive QR types, Style templates, Integrated logo/image, Advanced pixel customization, QR code history, Offline generation, One-tap sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickQR Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| QuickQR Premium - 3 Month | $4.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?

Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QuickQR free?

QuickQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or QuickQR?

QuickQR is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 891 ratings, while QuickQR averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Universal or QuickQR have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Universal and QuickQR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or QuickQR?

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuickQR weekly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on September 23, 2026 and QuickQR on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*