Comparison

Universal TV Remote · Control vs TV Remote for Smart TVs

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

Head to head
About

Universal TV Remote · Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with ease. Supports text search on popular platforms and connects automatically via Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functions
  • Text search support
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
  • Works with major TV brands
  • User-friendly design
  • Ideal for streaming apps
Features
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Turn your phone into a remote for your Smart TV. No extra hardware, no more hunting for the lost remote. Volume, channels, playback and a full navigation pad — all from your iPhone. COMPATIBLE WITH MOST SMART TVs - Major brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Vestel, Whaleos, Vidaa and Philips TV - Roku, Fire TV, Bravia TV and Google TV streaming devices - Finds your TV on your Wi-Fi network in seconds KEY FEATURES - Full remote — D-pad, OK, back, home, menu and media keys - Volume, channel and power at a tap - Launch your favorite streaming apps instantly - Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letter by letter - Send your own photos and videos to the big screen WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Connects over Wi-Fi — fast and reliable, no dongle to pair - Clean, simple layout anyone can use - One app for all your TVs and streaming boxes BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD Requires a Wi-Fi-enabled Smart TV or streaming device connected to the same network as your phone. Not compatible with older TVs that use infrared remotes only. SUPPORT Questions or a TV that won't connect? Email khanhlv.it@gmail.com and we'll help. Universal TV Remote is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer or streaming service. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Privacy Policy: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/privac-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/licensed-application-end-user-license.html

About

TV Remote for Smart TVs

Control your Samsung TV with your phone. Browse content, cast photos and videos, and manage your TV with an intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless navigation and easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Intuitive remote control
  • Large touchpad
  • Cast photos & videos
  • Photo slideshow casting
  • Favorite channels
  • Automatic connection
Features
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With Remote for Smart TV you can effortlessly connect and control your Samsung TV using your phone or tablet. Bring your TV experience to a new level! Our Remote for Smart TV provides an intuitive interface for seamlessly controlling your Samsung TV, making navigation and management easier than ever. Use our App's features to search for your favorite movies, TV shows, and videos. This app also allows to cast your favorite photos and videos from your camera rolls to Samsung TV, making sharing photos and videos with family and friends easier than ever. Key features: - Intuitive remote control - Large touchpad - Cast photos & videos from your camera roll - Photo slideshow casting - Favorite channels - one click gets you to your favorite channels - Automatic connection to a device SETUP GUIDE: Please make sure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Having questions or comments? Please email us and we'll do our best to help! Subscription Terms & Conditions: - Users can subscribe to four different plans: Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Quarterly auto-renewing subscriptions for which they will receive all updates and new features forever. - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of 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: https://remote-control-for-samsung.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/terms_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: https://remote-control-for-samsung.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/privacy_policy.txt DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control is neither an official Samsung product, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company.

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote · Control4 screens
TV Remote for Smart TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal TV Remote · Control and TV Remote for Smart TVs both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Universal TV Remote · Control's written reviews are positive against 21% of TV Remote for Smart TVs's. Universal TV Remote · Control also leads on ratings volume (785 vs 113). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 TV Remote · Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote for Smart TVs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.4 for Universal TV Remote · Control against 4.4 for TV Remote for Smart TVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · Control has 785 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Universal TV Remote · Control's written reviews are positive against 21% of TV Remote for Smart TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 11 days, TV Remote for Smart TVs fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal TV Remote · Control versus TV Remote for Smart TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote · ControlTV Remote for Smart TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (785 ratings) — better4.4 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings785 — better113
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh LeStream Cast TV

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote · Control

All ratings782 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative64.9%

TV Remote for Smart TVs

All ratings111 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Universal TV Remote · Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work with many TV models
  • Crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to TV

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce number of ads
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Add option to cancel subscription easily

TV Remote for Smart TVs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Universal TV Remote · Control

Subscriptions5
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Universal Remote TV‪ - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal Remote - Lifetime$44.99
8 purchases

TV Remote for Smart TVs

Subscriptions7
  • Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$14.993 Months
  • Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time$19.99

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote · Control free?
Universal TV Remote · Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote for Smart TVs free?
TV Remote for Smart TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · Control or TV Remote for Smart TVs?
Universal TV Remote · Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 785 ratings, while TV Remote for Smart TVs averages 4.4 from 113 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote · Control or TV Remote for Smart TVs have ads?
Both Universal TV Remote · Control and TV Remote for Smart TVs show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · Control or TV Remote for Smart TVs?
Universal TV Remote · Control ships an update every 11 days, and TV Remote for Smart TVs fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote for Smart TVs on November 3, 2026.

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