Smart TVs Remote vs Universal Remote TV Control .+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Universal Remote TV Control .+
Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily control various TV brands over Wi-Fi with a familiar interface. Access all essential functions like volume, channel, and playback.
- Smart TV remote control
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Supports major TV brands
- Volume and channel control
- Navigation and playback functions
- Familiar remote layout
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Our app turns your iPhone into a smart TV remote, so you can control your TV without the original remote. It works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku TVs and Roku sticks, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and many other brands. Quick and Easy Setup Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and the app will find your TV automatically. On some models, you just need to confirm the connection on your TV screen. The app works over Wi-Fi, so you can control your TV from anywhere in the room, no need to point at the screen. Familiar Remote Design A realistic, easy-to-use layout gives you access to all the main functions of your original remote. Supported TVs: Samsung Smart TV LG Smart TV and LG webOS Sony Bravia Philips Panasonic Viera TCL and Roku TV Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison, and more Key Features: Volume control Channel switching Navigation pad Playback control: play, pause, stop, and more Menu, Options, Info, and Tools buttons Power off Have an idea or suggestion? Feel free to contact us, we’d love to hear from you. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, TCL, Roku, Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, or Continental Edison, and is not affiliated with any of these companies. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of Use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote TV Control .+ at none against Smart TVs Remote's shown. Smart TVs Remote's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 14%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Smart TVs Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote TV Control .+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Smart TVs Remote against 4.4 for Universal Remote TV Control .+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 268 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Smart TVs Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of Universal Remote TV Control .+'s.
| Parameter | Smart TVs Remote | Universal Remote TV Control .+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (194 ratings) | 4.4 (268 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 14.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 194 | 268 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tripti Kumari | SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD |
Customer experience
Smart TVs Remote
Universal Remote TV Control .+
Bugs and requests
Smart TVs Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Universal Remote TV Control .+
Reported bugs
8 issues- Does not work on TV
- Cannot find TV
- Difficult to cancel subscription
- Free version opens ads with every button press
- Payment went through without agreement
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- Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
- Support tab does not work
- Cannot cancel free trial
Requested features
3 requests- Clear instructions on how to connect
- Option to cancel subscription easily
- Less intrusive ads in free version
In-app purchases
Smart TVs Remote
- Premium Version$3.99
Universal Remote TV Control .+
- Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
- Week Subscription$3.997 Days
- Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year
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