Comparison

SmartRemote vs Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

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

Head to head
About

SmartRemote

Control all your Smart TVs from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. Seamlessly mirror content from your phone and navigate your TV with a touchpad and convenient text entry.

Highlights
  • Effortless Smart TV Control
  • Mirror Videos, Photos, and Music
  • Easy Mouse Control with Touchpad
  • Convenient Text Entry
  • Volume and Channel Control
  • Player Controls
  • Abundance of Menu Options
Features
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Control your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Xiaomi and Hisense Smart TVs — plus Apple TV, soundbars, set-top boxes and projectors — from one app. No more juggling multiple remotes. TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal remote. Discover your TVs automatically on Wi-Fi, tap to connect, and start controlling instantly. NEW IN 3.0: APPLE TV, HOMEKIT & MATTER + A dedicated Apple TV remote with a clean, Apple-style clickpad + Control Apple TV and HomeKit-enabled TVs set up in Apple's Home app + Works with Matter accessories you've added to Apple Home + No IP addresses or pairing codes needed — your devices just appear MORE THAN JUST TVs + Dedicated remotes for soundbars, set-top & cable boxes, and projectors + Organize every device by room and open the right remote in a tap SUPPORTED BRANDS + Samsung Smart TV (2016+) + LG webOS TV + Sony Bravia + Roku TV & Roku players + Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick + Xiaomi Mi TV / Mi Box + Hisense VIDAA TV + Apple TV, HomeKit & Matter TVs FULL REMOTE CONTROL + D-pad navigation with OK/Select + Volume up/down and mute + Channel up/down + Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN + Home, Back, Menu, Source/Input + Number pad for direct channel entry + Media controls: Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop SMART FEATURES + Touchpad with LG Magic Remote-style mouse control + Type on your phone, text appears on TV + Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more + Browse on your phone, watch on your TV + Mirror videos, photos and music to your TV EASY SETUP + Auto-discovers Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network + Apple TV & HomeKit devices set up through Apple's Home app + Connect by IP address for manual setup + Wake powered-off TVs with Wake-on-LAN + No hub or extra hardware required Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms & Conditions: https://mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html

About

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a full remote experience for various brands, connecting automatically without extra hardware. Enjoy easy access to all TV functions.

Highlights
  • Control Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony
  • Full suite remote control with all buttons
  • No wires or additional hardware required
  • Automatic device connection
  • Easy access to all smart TV functions
Features
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Smart TV Remote is a application to control all smart TV functions very easily. FEATURES: ◆ Control your Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony and other Smart TV's. ◆ Full suite remote control with all buttons. ◆ No wires and no additional hardware needed. Automatic connection to a device. DISCLAIMER: This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any aforementioned company, and it is not an official product of it or of its affiliates. ENJOY! Please don’t forget to leave your positive comment and tell us what we missed in our app. Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/privacy-policy Term Of Use: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/terms-of-use Get Support: https://an.viet.ltd-company-vn.com/contact-us

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl at 100% against SmartRemote's 10%. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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+Ctrl holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SmartRemote versus Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemoteUniversal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDAN VIET COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

SmartRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
2 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

Subscriptions2
  • Access all for weekly$1.997 Days
  • Access all for yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl free?
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl?
Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do SmartRemote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl every 3 days. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl on October 2, 2026.

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