# Smart TVs Remote vs Universal Remote TV Control .+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TVs Remote | Universal Remote TV Control .+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tvs-remote/id1558793899/reviews) | **[4.4 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 194 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) | [SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614904515) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TVs Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tvs-remote/id1558793899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote TV Control .+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control-plus/id1614904513)

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.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume and channel control, Navigation and playback functions, Familiar remote layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects to anything
- 👍 Worked first time instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 All features are paid
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High weekly cost
- 💸 Trying to scam users
- 👎 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Clear instructions on how to connect
- Option to cancel subscription easily
- Less intrusive ads in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TVs Remote free?

Smart TVs Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Remote TV Control .+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart TVs Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+?

Universal Remote TV Control .+ is rated higher. Smart TVs Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Universal Remote TV Control .+ averages 4.4 from 268 ratings.

### Do Smart TVs Remote or Universal Remote TV Control .+ have ads?

Smart TVs Remote shows ads; Universal Remote TV Control .+ does not.

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