# Universal Remote | Smart TV vs Hawk BT Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hawk BT Connect at none against Universal Remote | Smart TV's 20. Hawk BT Connect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Universal Remote | Smart TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote | Smart TV sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hawk BT Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Hawk BT Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | Hawk BT Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [Hawk Measurement Systems pty. ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631923967) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote | Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch channels, adjust volume, and type text easily. Cast media from your phone to the big screen.

**Highlights:** Touchpad navigation, Hot keys for channels, Volume control, Built-in keyboard, Multiple device switching, Cast media to TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set up your remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for TV Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for TV Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for TV Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Remote Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Control for TV Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 💡 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Works perfectly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires paid subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔒 Unable to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 No free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Unable to connect to TV
- Keyboard function doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase one-time instead of subscription
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


### Hawk BT Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-bt-connect/id1631923785)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?

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

### Is Hawk BT Connect free?

Hawk BT Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Universal Remote | Smart TV or Hawk BT Connect have ads?

Neither Universal Remote | Smart TV nor Hawk BT Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote | Smart TV or Hawk BT Connect?

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hawk BT Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hawk BT Connect on October 27, 2026.

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