SmartRemote vs Universal TV Remote Control ►
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
Universal TV Remote Control ►
Control multiple smart TVs from your phone with this app. Connect via Wi-Fi to navigate menus, adjust volume, launch apps, and type using your phone's keyboard. Supports major brands like LG, Samsung, Roku, and Android TV.
- Control multiple smart TVs
- Wi-Fi network connection
- Navigate menus and adjust volume
- Launch apps directly
- On-screen keyboard for text input
- Supports major TV brands
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Universal TV Remote Control lets you control multiple smart TVs using just one app. No need to switch between different remotes! Manage all your TVs from a single interface. Connect your phone to the same Wi‑Fi network as your TV, and you’re ready to go. Navigate menus, adjust the volume, switch inputs, launch apps, or type using your phone’s keyboard, all in seconds. Whether you’re streaming, gaming, or just watching regular TV, control stays right in your hand. Supports many TV Brands: • LG • Samsung • Roku • Fire TV • Vizio TV • Android TV / Google TV • Many models of Philips, TCL, Onn, etc.. Note: Some tv models of the brands may not be supported for remote control by the app. Features: • Auto‑detect TVs on the same Wi‑Fi network • Works with leading brands including LG, Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio TV, Google TV, and Android TV • Smooth touchpad navigation for effortless browsing and control • Open apps directly without needing the original remote • Fast text input through an on‑screen keyboard • More exciting features! Note: Feature availability may vary based on the TV brand and model. Some functions may not be supported on certain devices. So what are you waiting for? Download Universal TV Remote Control and start controlling your smart tv from your device! Disclaimer: Universal TV Remote Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with, related to, or in any way associated with any of the brands or companies mentioned within the app or its descriptions, including but not limited to LG, Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio TV, Android TV, Google TV, Philips, TCL, and Onn. ************************** Subscriptions & Terms ************************** The usage of the Universal TV Remote Control ► app requires a valid subscription. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/tv-remote/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control ► at 4.8 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Universal TV Remote Control ► also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83 vs 2). SmartRemote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Universal TV Remote Control ► sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote Control ► holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control ► has 83 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Universal TV Remote Control ► every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | Universal TV Remote Control ► |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | AlgoTwist Ltd |
Customer experience
SmartRemote
Universal TV Remote Control ►
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Universal TV Remote Control ►
- Universal TV Remote Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote Monthly$7.991 Month
- Universal TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$31.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Yearly$31.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote Yearly$39.991 Year
- TV Remote Full Access$39.99
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