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: - Control compatible smart TVs over your local network. - Works with compatible smart TVs from a range of manufacturers. - 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 is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. 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 ‎

Transform your smartphone into a smart TV remote. Easily control your television by changing channels, adjusting volume, and navigating menus. Connects via Wi-Fi for convenient control from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to TV remote control
  • Volume and channel control
  • Menu navigation
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Smart TV OS compatibility
  • Wide brand support
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a remote control for TV! Lost the remote? No problem! Use this app to turn your iPhone or iPad into a great smart TV remote control. Easy TV control: Change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus and more. Key features: • Compatibility with all smart TV operating systems: Support for Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, etc. • Compatible with over 100 TV brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense and more. • Automatic detection of smart TVs: easy and quick setup. • Functional remote control: Support for volume, channels, searching, play/pause, etc. • Use Wi-Fi: No need to be close to the TV! Connection method: 1. Turn on the TV and wait at least 30 seconds before going into sleep mode. 2. Ensure both smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the app for direct TV control. Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Enjoy convenience and control: Download now and tell us what you think! Privacy Policy: https://www.getpaoapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getpaoapps.com/terms

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote Control ‎ at none against Smart TV Remote Control Plus's shown. Universal TV Remote Control ‎ also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%). Smart TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 250). On price, rating, update cadence 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

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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.5 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 250, 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 59% 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 October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 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)4.6 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.9% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better250
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.PaoApps

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

All ratings20,456 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews1,340 reviews
Positive24.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative70.4%

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

All ratings246 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.5%

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 ‎

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
12 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control ‎

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Access with Trial3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

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 4.6 from 250 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 October 30, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control ‎ on October 30, 2026.

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