Comparison

Universal Smart TV Remote App 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

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Control your Samsung, Sony, Roku, or Vizio smart TV instantly without complex setup. This app eliminates the need for lost or broken physical remotes. It's compatible with Apple Watch and requires no subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant TV control
  • No settings required
  • Supports Apple Watch
  • No subscription needed
  • Control multiple brands
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Universal Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your television. No more searching for lost remotes or dealing with dead batteries. This app supports most major TV brands including Sony, Samsung, Vizio, Roku, TCL, LG, Philips, Onn, and more. No advanced settings or subscription is required. Additionally, this app also supports Apple Watch, creating and executing macro shortcuts, a large and easy to use touchpad, voice commands, quick app launching, and more. Simple Setup - getting started takes seconds: 1. Turn your TV on and make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi 2. Open this app and connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling your TV from this app Please see our YouTube channel for detailed setup instructions as well as walkthroughs for features: https://www.youtube.com/@universaltvremote Our intelligent scanner automatically finds your TV. No complicated configurations or confusing menus. Complete TV Control • Power on/off and input selection • Full directional pad navigation • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Media playback buttons (play, pause, rewind, forward) • Number pad for direct channel entry • Quick access to home, menu, and back functions Launch Streaming Apps Instantly - open your favorite services with a single tap! Smart Automation with Macros Create custom command sequences to automate your viewing. Save your favorite routines and execute them anytime. Full Touchpad Support Easily swipe to navigate and then simply tap to select. Voice Commands Speak commands like "volume up," "pause," or "Netflix" and your TV responds instantly. Apple Watch Integration Control your TV from your wrist. Access power, navigation, volume, channels, and media playback right on your Apple Watch. Track Your Watchlist Never forget what you want to watch. Create a personalized content library to track movies and TV shows, mark what you've viewed, and add notes about what you're watching. Recent Commands Quick access to your three most recent commands for fast control of the buttons you use most. Multi-Device Support Manage multiple TVs in your home. Switch between devices instantly from one convenient location. Download now and take control of your TV viewing experience. Contact us at easymote101@gmail.com DISCLAIMER Universal Smart TV Remote is: 1. not affiliated with Samsung Group and is not a Samsung product 2. not affiliated with Sony Corporation of America and is not a Sony product 3. not affiliated with Roku, Inc. and is not a Roku product 4. not affiliated with TCL and is not a TCL product 5. not affiliated with Hisense and is not a Hisense product 6. not affiliated with Sharp Corporation and is not a Sharp product 7. not affiliated with Best Buy Brands (Insignia TV) and is not a Best Buy product 8. not affiliated with Element Electronics and is not an Element Electronics product 9. not affiliated with Philips and is not a Philips product 10. not affiliated with Westinghouse Electric Company and is not a Westinghouse product 11. not affiliated with JVC and is not a JVC product 12. not affiliated with Pioneer Corporation and is not a Pioneer product 13. not affiliated with Target Corporation (Hiro TV) and is not a Target product 14. not affiliated with Walmart Inc. (Onn TV) and is not a Walmart product 15. not affiliated with VIZIO Inc. and is not a Vizio product 16. not affiliated with LG Electronics and is not an LG product This application creates a remote control for Samsung, Sony, LG, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Element, Philips, Westinghouse, JVC, Pioneer, Hiro, Onn, and Vizio Smart TVs by using the publicly available Samsung SmartView SDK, Sony Bravia TV API, LG webOS TV API, Roku ECP API, and Vizio TV SmartCast API. All terms for the APIs are adhered to and all rights, content, and trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Universal TV Remote Control #

Control compatible TVs using your iPhone or iPad over WiFi. Offers basic remote functions for free, with advanced features like keyboard input and app launching available through premium upgrades. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands.

Highlights
  • WiFi TV control
  • Basic remote functions free
  • Premium advanced features
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input
  • Apple Watch and Mac companion controls
Features
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Experimental support is also available for compatible Philips, Sony and Panasonic TVs, depending on model and firmware. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms

Screenshots

Universal Smart TV Remote App4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Smart TV Remote App at none against Universal TV Remote Control #'s shown. Universal Smart TV Remote App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Universal TV Remote Control #'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Universal Smart TV Remote App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Smart TV Remote App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 458 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Universal Smart TV Remote App's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Smart TV Remote App ships an update every 3 months, Universal TV Remote Control # every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Smart TV Remote App versus Universal TV Remote Control #: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Smart TV Remote AppUniversal TV Remote Control #
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (458 ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4581.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHemant BhonsleRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Universal Smart TV Remote App

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative28.0%

Universal TV Remote Control #

All ratings1,256 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews946 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

Universal Smart TV Remote App

From 458 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes
  • 👍 Works well with various TV brands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and app freezes
  • 💰 Intrusive and excessive ads
  • 🚫 Limited functionality compared to physical remote
  • 🐛 Issues with scanning and connecting to TVs

Universal TV Remote Control #

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🤖 Works with various TV brands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific TV models
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🕰️ Slow response times on some devices
  • 🔘 Confusing button layout

Bugs and requests

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes after TV scanning
  • Unable to connect to certain TV models
  • Ads not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV power on/off
  • Option to customize ad frequency
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improved stability and reliability

Universal TV Remote Control #

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Volume controls not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brand support
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Customize button layout and colors
  • Implement voice control
  • Add keyboard functionality

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$44.99
7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Universal Smart TV Remote App free?
Universal Smart TV Remote App 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, Universal Smart TV Remote App or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Universal Smart TV Remote App is rated higher. Universal Smart TV Remote App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Universal Smart TV Remote App or Universal TV Remote Control # have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; Universal Smart TV Remote App does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Smart TV Remote App or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Universal Smart TV Remote App ships an update every 3 months, and Universal TV Remote Control # every 6 days. Most recently, Universal Smart TV Remote App was updated on November 4, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control # on November 7, 2026.

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