# MiSmart Camera vs Universal Remote for Smart TV+

The clearest difference is rating: MiSmart Camera at 5.0 against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s 4.4. MiSmart Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MiSmart Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

MiSmart Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote for Smart TV+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MiSmart Camera's written reviews are positive against 17% of Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s.

MiSmart Camera ships an update every 7 months, Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiSmart Camera | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mismart-camera/id1539907708/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 178 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Frank Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174308046) | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) |

## What reviewers say

### MiSmart Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mismart-camera/id1539907708)

Monitor your home, property, or baby remotely using your iPhone or iPad. This app allows for live viewing, recording, and two-way communication with compatible WiFi cameras.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing, Local & cloud recording, Snapshot functionality, Remote pan/tilt control, Two-way audio communication, Playback of recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TVs with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a user-friendly interface to manage power, volume, channels, and even cast content from your device to the big screen. It's a perfect replacement for misplaced physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Power, volume, and channel control, Keyboard and touchpad for navigation, Screen mirroring and casting, YouTube and IPTV casting, Playback controls, Apple Watch support, Dynamic Island integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Paloma mía
- 💎 El tablas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fee not optional
- 🚫 Have to pay to use
- 🚫 Whoever thought that making a remote a paid subscription was a good idea deserves to be eaten alive by dogs like game of thrones
- 🚫 The app is impossible to use unless you agree to pay
- 🚫 Wow you can't even use the app unless you pay. You can't hit the volume up or down without being sent to the subscription page. You really want 6.99 a week? If anything it should be a 1 & done thing, the app should just cost money to download. What a joke

**Reported bugs**

- Funcionó al principio pero luego dejó de conectarse
- Wont mirror to my tv. Just keeps saying format not supported
- Don't waste your time on the trial. Doesn't cast or mirror. Remote function & settings option at bottom of screen are the only 2 out of 5 that operate

**Requested features**

- None


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiSmart Camera free?

MiSmart Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MiSmart Camera or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

MiSmart Camera is rated higher. MiSmart Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV+ averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do MiSmart Camera or Universal Remote for Smart TV+ have ads?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; MiSmart Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, MiSmart Camera or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

MiSmart Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, MiSmart Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on October 30, 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.*