Comparison

Express Box Drivers vs Smart Universal TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Express Box Drivers

Features
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Express Box Driver app – the app for drivers. Turn your spare time into earnings with the new Driver app — built with drivers, to bring you helpful information at your fingertips. Help as you move people and things where they need to go. Drive whenever you want — no offices, no bosses. Wherever you want to go, we want you to enjoy the journey and the destination. Sign up to drive inside the Expressbox Driver app. We’ll guide you through the steps and notify you when you’re all set to drive. A smarter way to earn Keep track of how much you’re making after every trip, right on the map. Schedule driving around your life. Plan your days easier with estimated times until your next request and a forecast of rider activity in your area over the next 24 hours.

About

Smart Universal TV Remote

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
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Turn your iPhone into a lightning-fast universal remote for every TV in the house. Pair once—tap, swipe, or speak to control Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and more. No dongles. No juggling remotes. Just instant control. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SMART REMOTE • One remote, 10+ brands: auto-discovers Fire TV, Roku®, Android TV / Google TV™, Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS and Vizio SmartCast • Zero-friction pairing: connect in seconds with a 4-digit on-screen code—no developer mode required • D-pad or swipe pad: choose precise buttons or fluid gestures for menu navigation • Full keyboard input: type passwords and searches at normal speed (good-bye, on-screen keyboards) MADE FOR EVERYONE IN THE LIVING ROOM Whether you’re switching to Disney+ on the kids’ Roku or muting commercials on the family’s Samsung, Smart Remote keeps the focus on the show—not the hardware. COMPATIBILITY • Streaming devices: Roku Stick/Box/Ultra, Amazon Fire TV Stick/Cube, Android TV & Google TV players • Smart TVs: Samsung 2016+, LG webOS 2015+, Vizio SmartCast 2016+, plus Roku TV and Fire TV Edition sets • iOS: iPhone & iPad running iOS 18 or later • Network: all devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network PRIVACY FIRST We never collect or sell your viewing data. All remote commands stay on your local network. LEGAL Smart Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku Inc., Amazon.com, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Vizio Inc., Google LLC, or Apple Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.sepiaapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Express Box Drivers4 screens
Smart Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Express Box Drivers at none against Smart Universal TV Remote's 3. Express Box Drivers also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Smart Universal TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Express Box Drivers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express Box Drivers ships an update every 2 months, Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Express Box Drivers versus Smart Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress Box DriversSmart Universal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMVP Application and Game DesignSepia Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Express Box Drivers

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control for TV - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Remote Control Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control for TV Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Express Box Drivers free?
Express Box Drivers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Universal TV Remote free?
Smart Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Express Box Drivers or Smart Universal TV Remote have ads?
Neither Express Box Drivers nor Smart Universal TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express Box Drivers or Smart Universal TV Remote?
Express Box Drivers ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Universal TV Remote every 9 days. Most recently, Express Box Drivers was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Universal TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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