# Universal Remote | Smart TV vs TV Remote Control Universal +

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote | Smart TV at none against TV Remote Control Universal +'s shown. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 16%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control Universal + monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | TV Remote Control Universal + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 15.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) |

## 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


### TV Remote Control Universal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice control for TV, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Quick access to streaming channels, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium TV Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Smart TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium TV Remote | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great as a remote control
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote | Smart TV or TV Remote Control Universal + have ads?

TV Remote Control Universal + shows ads; Universal Remote | Smart TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote | Smart TV or TV Remote Control Universal +?

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control Universal + monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote Control Universal + on November 1, 2026.

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