Comparison

SmartRemote 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

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 TV Remote Control+

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi
  • Wide compatibility with TV brands
  • Touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • Siri Shortcuts & widgets
  • Voice search
  • Mouse & keyboard control
Features
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TV Remote offers the ultimate solution for seamlessly controlling your Smart TV right from the convenience of your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and cluttered coffee tables & take command of your home entertainment with TV Remote App, the ultimate remote control app for your smart TVs and devices. The App is compatible with a variety of TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, Vizio, Sony, Xiaomi, Mi TV, Toshiba, Amazon Fire Stick, Sanyo, Hitachi, AppleTV, Nvidia Shield, Android TV devices and Hisense. Connect effortlessly to your TV via WIFI and wield comprehensive control over functions such as volume, channels, input sources, and more—all from the palm of your hand. FEATURES: * Instantly identifies Smart TVs within the shared WIFI network * Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands * Featuring a spacious touchpad for effortless menu and content navigation * Channel launches directly from the App * Siri Shortcuts & widgets for quick action * Voice search for hands-free control * Mouse, Keyboard, change input sources (LG TV) Simplify your home entertainment experience and take control with TV Control Hub. Download now and experience the ultimate in TV control! Disclaimer: The Universal Remote TV Control application is not the official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, or any other companies or hardware manufacturers. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these entities. Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 10%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 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 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartRemote versus Universal TV Remote Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemoteUniversal TV Remote Control+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (582 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews44.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2582 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDPaul Kenneth

Customer experience

SmartRemote

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

Universal TV Remote Control+

All ratings582 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

SmartRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't connect properly
  • Stops working after a minute
  • Doesn't work with any devices
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
  • Ability to invert sound and channel icons

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
4 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control+

Subscriptions3
  • All PRO features for a week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
  • All PRO features for a year$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote 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, SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote Control+?
Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 582 ratings.
Do SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote Control+ have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Universal TV Remote Control+?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on September 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on September 27, 2026.

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