# Universal Remote | Smart TV vs TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 4.7 against TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's 3.3. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 3). TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ◎ Smart Controller sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [Alekh Mittal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718427093) |

## 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 ◎ Smart Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control a wide range of brands, access favorite channels, and adjust volume with ease. Simplify your viewing experience and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, User-friendly interface for all ages, Quick access to favorite channels, One-touch volume control, Instant remote replacement for lost remotes, Easy setup and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| sub lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## 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 ◎ Smart Controller free?

TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote | Smart TV or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote | Smart TV or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller have ads?

Neither Universal Remote | Smart TV nor TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote | Smart TV or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller on June 8, 2026.

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