Comparison

Smart Connect Pro vs Universal Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Connect Pro

Features
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1. Provide multi-factor authentication support 2. Support Active Directory Integration with LDAP 3. Overall improvement of user interface interaction

About

Universal Smart

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. This app automatically connects over Wi-Fi to offer a full remote layout, keyboard for easy typing, and quick launch buttons for popular streaming services.

Highlights
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control layout
  • Phone keyboard for typing
  • One-tap streaming shortcuts
  • Compatible with major smart TV brands
  • Control from any room on Wi-Fi
Features
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Lost your TV remote? ROMOT is a universal remote app for Roku, TCL, Hisense, Samsung and LG Smart TVs — connects automatically over Wi-Fi in seconds, no setup needed. Control your Smart TV from your iPhone with the full remote layout, phone keyboard for fast typing, and one-tap shortcuts for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+. Why ROMOT beats your physical remote: - Auto-Detects Your TV Instantly — connects to Roku, TCL, Hisense, Samsung and LG Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds. - Full Remote Controls — navigate, play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, volume. Every button from your physical remote. - Phone Keyboard — type titles and log into apps at full speed. No more letter-by-letter on screen. - One-Tap Streaming Shortcuts — launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more instantly. - Works Anywhere — no pointing required. Control from any room on the same Wi-Fi network. Compatible with: Roku TV · Roku Streaming Stick · Roku Express · TCL Roku TV · Hisense Roku TV · Samsung Smart TV · LG Smart TV · Sharp · ONN · Philips This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, TCL or any TV manufacturer. All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MYcFotTax6Cjw44-5BzHQR06HUZfuyBHILm9bue7okU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15nTlNcfLUgmVlV2JGBNiNpVzO9AOoqdaASAnYJmTYFQ/edit?tab=t.0 Subscription Details: -Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of confirmation of purchase (or after any applicable free trial period). -Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price as your initial plan. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. -Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. If you need any support, feel free to contact us at phantomapps00@gmail.com

Screenshots

Smart Connect Pro4 screens
Universal Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Connect Pro at none against Universal Smart's 4. Smart Connect Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Universal Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support 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. Universal Smart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Smart Connect Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Connect Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Universal Smart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Smart Connect Pro versus Universal Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Connect ProUniversal Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCORE NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITEDUmer Javed

In-app purchases

None

Smart Connect Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Roku TV Remote Controller3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Universal Remote — Pay As You Go7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Smart TV Remote Control$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Universal TV Remote Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Smart Connect Pro free?
Smart Connect Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Smart free?
Universal Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Connect Pro or Universal Smart have ads?
Universal Smart shows ads; Smart Connect Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Connect Pro or Universal Smart?
Smart Connect Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universal Smart every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Connect Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal Smart on October 30, 2026.

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