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

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 4.7 against TV Control－Universal Remote's 1.0. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote | Smart TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Control－Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | TV Control－Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [Merel Schriefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753740080) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set up your remote | $4.99 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Remote Control for TV Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**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 Control－Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-controluniversal-remote/id6504768072)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for Smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and settings with an intuitive interface. Offers multi-device management and smart home integration for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control (on/off, volume, channels), Broad compatibility with major TV brands, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Manage multiple TVs simultaneously, Smart home integration for subscribers, Auto-connect to saved devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Start | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $9.99 | 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 TV Control－Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TV Control－Universal Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Control－Universal Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Control－Universal Remote on November 4, 2026.

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