# SmartRemote vs Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [AN VIET COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642433347) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access all for weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Access all for yearly | $19.99 | per year |


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