# SmartRemote vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote Control・TV at 4.3 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Universal Remote Control・TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). SmartRemote's advantage is review sentiment (10% vs 0%) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Universal Remote Control・TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote Control・TV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Control・TV has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote Control・TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Universal Remote Control・TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **10.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## 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 |


### Universal Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Effortlessly control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus over Wi-Fi without needing a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control via Wi-Fi, Automatic TV discovery, Volume and navigation controls, Touchpad for precise navigation, Smart keyboard for text input, Quick app launching

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

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

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

Universal Remote Control・TV is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

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

SmartRemote shows ads; Universal Remote Control・TV does not.

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

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on November 5, 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.*