# SmartRemote vs Smart Universal TV Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Smart Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Sepia Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424779886) |

## 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 |


### Smart Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-universal-tv-remote/id6746399442)

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.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 10+ brands, Zero-friction pairing, D-pad or swipe pad navigation, Full keyboard input, Auto-discovers devices, Privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control for TV - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for TV Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Is Smart Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Smart Universal TV Remote is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Universal TV Remote averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.

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

SmartRemote shows ads; Smart Universal TV Remote does not.

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

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Smart Universal TV Remote weekly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 10, 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.*