Comparison

Universal Remote vs Smart TVs Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls for a seamless remote experience. Compatible with major brands.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and streaming devices
  • Full-featured remote with essential buttons
  • Channel and volume control
  • One-tap access to popular apps
  • Swipe-based gesture controls
  • Quick WiFi pairing
Features
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Control all your devices in one place — fast, easy, and wireless. Universal Remote Screen Cast lets you control Smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your phone. Compatible with major brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, Amazon Fire TV and LG, this app offers a seamless remote experience with quick navigation, fast pairing, and simple access to your favorite apps. Key Features: Full-featured remote with all essential buttons Switch channels and control volume with ease One-tap access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more Swipe-based gesture controls for smooth navigation Quick pairing with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network Easy Setup: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. This universal remote app supports a wide variety of Smart TV brands and models. Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned companies. It is not an official product of any brand or its affiliates. Premium Access: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the remote services. • Unsubscribed user can only use those services with limited quota per day. • User can subscribe one week (USD 3.99) or one month (USD 6.99) auto renewing subscriptions or one year (USD 19.99) auto renewing subscriptions or Lifetime (USD24.99) limited offer. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy For support or feedback, contact us at: support@uniremotelabs.com

About

Smart TVs Remote

This application allows users to control their Samsung smart TVs directly from their iPhone or iPad. It offers features like a touchpad for navigation, quick access to apps and channels, and the ability to cast photos and videos. Ensure your device and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Samsung smart TVs
  • Touchpad for easy navigation
  • Quick access to favorite apps/channels
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity required
Features
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Smart TV Remote is the best iPhone / iPad application to control your Samsung smart TV. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your Samsung smart TV. Smart TV Remote remote works with the following TVs: ◆ Series Q (2017/2020) ◆ Series T (2020) ◆ Series R (2019) ◆ Series N (2018) ◆ Series M (2017) ◆ Series K (2016) ◆ Series F (2013) ◆ Series E (2012) ◆ Series D (2011) ◆ Series C (2010) Features ◆ Remote controls your TV ◆ Touchpad for easy navigation ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels ◆ Cast Photos & Videos Disclaimer This app is not an official Samsung application.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Smart TVs Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal Remote at 7.8K against Smart TVs Remote's 194. Smart TVs Remote's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart TVs Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.4 for Smart TVs Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of Smart TVs Remote's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote versus Smart TVs Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteSmart TVs Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings)4.4 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.8K — better194
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDTripti Kumari

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings7,770 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.5%

Smart TVs Remote

All ratings194 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to find or connect to TV
  • Purchased features not activating
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Restoration of purchases not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable button layout
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control smart home devices
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

Smart TVs Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
1 purchases

Smart TVs Remote

One-time1
  • Premium Version$3.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TVs Remote free?
Smart TVs Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Smart TVs Remote?
Smart TVs Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Smart TVs Remote averages 4.4 from 194 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Smart TVs Remote have ads?
Both Universal Remote and Smart TVs Remote show ads.

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