Comparison

Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal TV Remote Control・

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote
  • Supports popular smart TV OS
  • Works with 100+ brands
  • Auto-detects smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • All common remote commands
Features
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Can't find your TV remote control? This app will let you use your iPhone or iPad as a Remote TV Control! Advantagers: - Support all popular smart TV OS. Apple TV, Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen etc. - Work with 100+ Brands. Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense etc. - Auto Detect smart TV - All TV Remote commands you need - Easy to use All common commands available: Change Volume, Switch Channel, Navigation, Power Off, Menu, Info, Tools etc. You don't have to stay close to TV to make it works because our app works through Wi-Fi 1. Make sure your TV is on since at least 30 sec 2. Phone and TV are connect to the same Wi-Fi (Local) network 3. Your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,TCL,Roku,Panasonic,Philips,Toshiba,Hisense,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-week subscription with trial - Weekly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription with trial - Monthly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription with trial - Yearly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country Terms Of Use: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/term_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/privacy_policy.txt

About

Universal TV Remote Control・

Control your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for major brands. Easy setup and regular updates ensure compatibility.

Highlights
  • Power On/Off
  • Touchpad and D-Pad
  • Keyboard input
  • TV Apps Management
  • Media Player Control
  • Sound Regulation
  • Numpad for channels
Features
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Do you hate losing your remote control or struggling with a clunky, old-fashioned interface? So do we! That's why we've created a Universal Remote that allows you to control your devices from any major TV brand easily and conveniently. With our app, you can control your TV, streaming device, soundbar and more – all from your smartphone or tablet. Discover Our App's Main Features POWER ON/OFF TOUCHPAD AND D-PAD KEYBOARD TV APPS MANAGEMENT MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL SOUND REGULATION NUMPAD FOR TV CHANNELS And much more to discover! Why Choose Us? *Easy Set-Up* Unlike other remote control apps, our app makes it incredibly simple to connect to most devices without needing a physical remote *Compatibility* Our Universal Remote Control is compatible with devices from all major global and local brands such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio, Telefunken, Orange, Sony Bravia, Hitachi, Xiaomi and many more *Innovative UI* We have created a unique touchpad and D-pad combination so that you can choose whether you want to manage your device by swiping or tapping on the touch buttons. The intuitive interface makes it easy to access your most frequently used functions such as sound, number pad, keyboard and media player control. *Guidance And Support* We're here to help! Our app includes step-by-step video guides and a comprehensive FAQ section. If you need further assistance, our friendly support team is available via support@toggleapps.io 24/7. Plus, we regularly update our app to ensure it stays compatible with the latest devices and uses the newest features. Our development team spent months researching and analyzing user feedback to identify the most common problems and popular features of remote controls. We also conducted extensive user testing to ensure that our remote is intuitive for users of all ages and backgrounds. Download now and enjoy one of the best virtual remotes in existence! DISCLAIMER: This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any aforementioned brand, and it is not an official product of it or of its affiliates. Available in-app purchases: • 1 week subscription • 12 month subscription • Lifetime access Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://toggleapps.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://toggleapps.io/terms.html

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Control Plus4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control・ at 61% against Smart TV Remote Control Plus's 25%. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 81K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Smart TV Remote Control Plus versus Universal TV Remote Control・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote Control PlusUniversal TV Remote Control・
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20K ratings)4.8 (81K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K81K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.toggle apps

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

All ratings20,338 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews1,327 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative70.4%

Universal TV Remote Control・

All ratings80,525 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,441 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative33.9%

User reviews

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well with various TVs
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

Universal TV Remote Control・

From 81K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Works with various TV models
  • 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
  • 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to enter TV PIN
  • Incompatible with certain TV models
  • Buttons not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve connection stability
  • Offer free version with limited features
  • Add support for more TV brands

Universal TV Remote Control・

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • TV not detected or recognized
  • Buttons not functioning as expected
  • App crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control without subscription
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • More transparent pricing and feature details

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Subscriptions11
  • Universal Remote Control Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • 1 Week Premium Access2 variants$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium with Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium with Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
14 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control・

Subscriptions10
  • Universal Remote Control PRO3 Days trial$5.497 Days
  • Universal Remote Control PRO3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Control PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Universal Remote Control PRO2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Individual Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Family Weekly Pro Plan7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Family Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Control PRO2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Universal Remote Control PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Individual Yearly Pro Plan$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • TV Remote for MobileFree
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
  • Universal Remote Control PRO3 variants$39.99
Show 1 more
  • Individual Lifetime - Pro Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?
Smart TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?
Universal TV Remote Control・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Universal TV Remote Control・?
Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 from 81K ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Universal TV Remote Control・ have ads?
Smart TV Remote Control Plus shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control・ does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Universal TV Remote Control・?
Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control・ weekly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control・ on September 24, 2026.

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