# 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 (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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 TV Remote. Universal Control. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote. Universal Control. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. 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. monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 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) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) |

## 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/id6747133665)

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This universal remote app supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering features like power, volume, channel control, and keyboard input for seamless navigation and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Power, volume, and channel control, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard for typing and search, App launcher, Voice input support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $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 4.5 from 4 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. monthly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote. Universal Control. on November 5, 2026.

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