# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Universal TV Remote Control ‎

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.

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.

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.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control ‎ weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## 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 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6526117592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 131 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) | [PaoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746019535) |

## 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/id6526117592)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access with Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access with Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## 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 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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