Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal vs Chess Clock & Scorepad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Chess Clock & Scorepad

Features
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Chess Clock & Scorepad is a two-player chess clock on one phone. Put it on the table between you, tap your side after each move, and the other clock starts. It can also record the game: make each move on the board and the clock presses itself, then review the game or share it as PGN. A CLOCK FOR OVER-THE-BOARD CHESS - 15 ready time controls, from 1-minute bullet through blitz and rapid to the FIDE 90/40 + 30 classical control - Fischer increment, Bronstein, and US delay, each timed exactly - Multi-stage controls: the next stage's time arrives with the last move of the stage - Save up to 12 controls of your own, with names - Handicap: give the stronger player less time - The press registers the moment your finger lands, like slapping a real clock - Low-time warnings at 5 min, 2 min, 1 min and 30 s, and a red face when a flag falls - Pause, take back a mis-press, or add time while the clock is paused - A sideways table layout, with the faces turned toward each player A SCORESHEET THAT KEEPS ITSELF - Play clock only, clock and scoresheet, or scoresheet only - Tap a piece, then its square. Only legal moves can be made, and the clock presses itself - One tap is enough when only one piece can reach the square - Each face shows captured pieces and the material lead - The opening is named as you play, from the public-domain lichess opening list - Automatic draws by fivefold repetition and the 75-move rule; draws by agreement and resignation ask first, so one slip can't end the game REVIEW AND SHARE - Step through any game move by move, turn the board, and see a chart of the time each move took - Clock use for each player: the average move, the longest think and the moves played in time trouble - Mark moves and add comments, saved in standard PGN notation - Share or copy a game as PGN, with each move's clock time included, or open it for analysis on lichess - Export every game as one PGN file, or import games from a file or the clipboard (lichess and chess.com exports) YOUR GAMES STAY ON YOUR PHONE - Your games listed by month, with totals and a head-to-head record for two named players - A record for every player you name: with White and Black, by time control, against each opponent and in each opening - No account and no sign-in. Games leave the phone only when you share or export them - The clock pauses when the phone goes to the background, and a game reopens on the same move MADE FOR THE TABLE - Four board themes: slate, walnut, tournament and marble - Clock sounds you can turn off, and vibration - Large digits, large text support and screen readers: a screen reader can play every move - On an iPad or an unfolded iPhone Duo, the Games list and the player list keep the game or record you pick open beside them FREE, WITH A SMALL BANNER Banner ads appear on the home screen, in the Games list, in player records, in review and in Settings. Never on the running clock or the scorepad. Nothing to buy. Chess pieces: the Cburnett set (BSD licence). Opening names: lichess chess-openings (CC0).

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens
Chess Clock & Scorepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Clock & Scorepad at none against Smart TV Remote Universal's 4. Chess Clock & Scorepad also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads 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. Chess Clock & Scorepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Chess Clock & Scorepad every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart TV Remote Universal versus Chess Clock & Scorepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote UniversalChess Clock & Scorepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (891 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings891 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni ParkkonenIllumination Development, L.L.C.

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

Chess Clock & Scorepad

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
None

Chess Clock & Scorepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock & Scorepad free?
Chess Clock & Scorepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Chess Clock & Scorepad have ads?
Both Smart TV Remote Universal and Chess Clock & Scorepad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or Chess Clock & Scorepad?
Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chess Clock & Scorepad every 11 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on November 7, 2026 and Chess Clock & Scorepad on November 10, 2026.

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