SmartRemote vs Smart Universal TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Smart Universal TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and type with a full keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience without needing extra hardware.
- Universal remote for 10+ brands
- Zero-friction pairing
- D-pad or swipe pad navigation
- Full keyboard input
- Auto-discovers devices
- Privacy-focused
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Turn your iPhone into a lightning-fast universal remote for every TV in the house. Pair once—tap, swipe, or speak to control Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and more. No dongles. No juggling remotes. Just instant control. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SMART REMOTE • One remote, 10+ brands: auto-discovers Fire TV, Roku®, Android TV / Google TV™, Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS and Vizio SmartCast • Zero-friction pairing: connect in seconds with a 4-digit on-screen code—no developer mode required • D-pad or swipe pad: choose precise buttons or fluid gestures for menu navigation • Full keyboard input: type passwords and searches at normal speed (good-bye, on-screen keyboards) MADE FOR EVERYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM Whether you’re switching to Disney+ on the kids’ Roku or muting commercials on the family’s Samsung, Smart Remote keeps the focus on the show—not the hardware. COMPATIBILITY • Streaming devices: Roku Stick/Box/Ultra, Amazon Fire TV Stick/Cube, Android TV & Google TV players • Smart TVs: Samsung 2016+, LG webOS 2015+, Vizio SmartCast 2016+, plus Roku TV and Fire TV Edition sets • iOS: iPhone & iPad running iOS 18 or later • Network: all devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network PRIVACY FIRST We never collect or sell your viewing data. All remote commands stay on your local network. LEGAL Smart Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku Inc., Amazon.com, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Vizio Inc., Google LLC, or Apple Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.sepiaapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Universal TV Remote at 4.8 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Smart Universal TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%) and ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Universal TV Remote has 36 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 50% of Smart Universal TV Remote's.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Smart Universal TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | Smart Universal TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Sepia Software LLC |
Customer experience
SmartRemote
Smart Universal TV Remote
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Smart Universal TV Remote
- Remote Control for TV - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Remote Control Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Remote Control for TV Lifetime$49.99
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