# SHARP Life vs Universal TV Remote Control+

The clearest difference is rating: SHARP Life at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control+'s 4.4. SHARP Life also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Universal TV Remote Control+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (582 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SHARP Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHARP Life holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of SHARP Life's written reviews are positive against 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SHARP Life ships an update every 4 months, Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHARP Life | Universal TV Remote Control+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-life/id1611328722/reviews)** | [4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **582** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharp Consumer Electronics Poland sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611328724) | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) |

## What reviewers say

### SHARP Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-life/id1611328722)

Easily manage your Sharp devices with an advanced interface. Automate operations, set custom conditions for device activation, and create personalized scenarios for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Device control, Automatic operations, Condition-based switching, Scenario preparation, User manual compatibility check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHARP Life free?

SHARP Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHARP Life or Universal TV Remote Control+?

SHARP Life is rated higher. SHARP Life averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 from 582 ratings.

### Do SHARP Life or Universal TV Remote Control+ have ads?

Neither SHARP Life nor Universal TV Remote Control+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHARP Life or Universal TV Remote Control+?

SHARP Life ships an update every 4 months, and Universal TV Remote Control+ every 10 days. Most recently, SHARP Life was updated on October 9, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control+ on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*