# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal TV Remote Control ·

Smart TV Remote Control Plus and Universal TV Remote Control · both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's. Smart TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.5 for Smart TV Remote Control Plus against 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control · every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Control Plus | Universal TV Remote Control · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


### Universal TV Remote Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Automatic WiFi connection, Full remote control functions, Power on/off TV, Intuitive user interface, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless TV connection
- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues with certain TVs
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget for easy access
- Ability to connect to multiple TVs


## Frequently asked 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 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Universal TV Remote Control · have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Control Plus and Universal TV Remote Control · show ads.

### 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 · every 6 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control · on October 27, 2026.

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