# Universal Remote TV Control · vs Universal Remote for Smart TV!

Universal Remote TV Control · and Universal Remote for Smart TV! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Universal Remote for Smart TV!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s. Universal Remote for Smart TV! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Universal Remote TV Control ·'s advantage is ratings volume (144K vs 1.5K) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote for Smart TV! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.7 for Universal Remote TV Control · against 4.8 for Universal Remote for Smart TV!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 144K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal Remote for Smart TV!'s.

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control · | Universal Remote for Smart TV! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [Xleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689572429) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Utilities, #34 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Volume and channel adjustment, Launch streaming apps, Cast photos and videos, Voice and keyboard search, Supports most smart TV brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 75% off first week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $8.90 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium - Month Pro | $9.49 | per month |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $26.49 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for RokuTV | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Feature | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
- 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
- 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
- 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons/functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control volume without subscription


### Universal Remote for Smart TV!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and launch streaming apps. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, Device connectivity, Quick app launch, Haptic and sound feedback, Photo and video casting, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 👍 Practical and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Expanded device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote TV Control · free?

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

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV! free?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Universal Remote for Smart TV! averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Both Universal Remote TV Control · and Universal Remote for Smart TV! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV Control · or Universal Remote for Smart TV!?

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote for Smart TV! every 2 days. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV! on October 27, 2026.

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