# SmartRemote vs TV Remote Universal Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Universal Control at 100% against SmartRemote's 10%. TV Remote Universal Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control has 23 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 TV Remote Universal Control's.

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | TV Remote Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23** |
| 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 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Valery Sihai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773363672) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6736831241)

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control access, Streaming app launcher, Touchpad navigation, Mobile keyboard input, Playback controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote Universal Control free?

TV Remote Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or TV Remote Universal Control?

TV Remote Universal Control is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or TV Remote Universal Control have ads?

SmartRemote shows ads; TV Remote Universal Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or TV Remote Universal Control?

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and TV Remote Universal Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control on October 7, 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.*