# SmartRemote vs Universal Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Smart at 5.0 against SmartRemote's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Smart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Universal Smart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Universal Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smarttv-roko-remote/id6753694316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Umer Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826627897) |

## 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 Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smarttv-roko-remote/id6753694316)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. This app automatically connects over Wi-Fi to offer a full remote layout, keyboard for easy typing, and quick launch buttons for popular streaming services.

**Highlights:** Automatic Wi-Fi connection, Full remote control layout, Phone keyboard for typing, One-tap streaming shortcuts, Compatible with major smart TV brands, Control from any room on Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Roku TV Remote Controller | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote — Pay As You Go | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Universal TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Is Universal Smart free?

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

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

Universal Smart is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Smart averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or Universal Smart have ads?

Both SmartRemote and Universal Smart show ads.

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

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Universal Smart every 10 days. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal Smart on October 14, 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.*