# Universal Remote | Smart TV vs Universal Remote Control App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote Control App at 87% against Universal Remote | Smart TV's 38%. Universal Remote Control App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal Remote | Smart TV's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Universal Remote Control App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote | Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 87% of Universal Remote Control App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | Universal Remote Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 314 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [Olena Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633030177) |

## 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


### Universal Remote Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-app/id1633592287)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast content from your phone to your TV screen. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with realistic tactile feedback for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Multifunctional TV remote, Screen mirroring from phone to TV, Convenient keyboard for searching, Compatible with all TV models, Open video platforms from the app, Realistic tactile feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control App | $10.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?

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

### Is Universal Remote Control App free?

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

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Universal Remote Control App averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.

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