# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Remote Universal

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against Remote Universal's 1.0. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1). Remote Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Universal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Control Plus | Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Security App LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655677065) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**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


### Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-control/id6736442926)

Control your smart TVs with a single app, eliminating the need for physical remotes. Manage main functions, adjust settings, and enjoy advanced features for an enhanced viewing experience. Offers premium features like smart home integration and auto-connect.

**Highlights:** Full TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Wide compatibility with popular TV models, User-friendly interface, Manage multiple devices simultaneously, Smart home integration (premium), Auto-connect to paired devices (premium)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cast Control For Para Any TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |


## 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 Remote Universal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Remote Universal?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Remote Universal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Remote Universal?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Universal every 3 days. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote Universal on October 30, 2026.

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