# Universal Remote | Smart TV vs Stick Master

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 4.7 against Stick Master's 4.0. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (38% vs 9%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Stick Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 9% of Stick Master's.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | Stick Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [4.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [Miroslav Ciubinidze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795058472) |

## 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


### Stick Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450)

Turn your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard. Offers wide compatibility for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV remote, Wide compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Joystick control, Integrated keyboard, Channel and volume adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Master - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick Master - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than manufacturer remote
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work
- ❌ Charges without subscription
- ❌ App ghost
- ❌ Overpriced
- ❌ Paid but still ads

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- App asks to buy premium constantly
- App debited money without use
- App doesn't connect to TV
- App shows ads even after payment

**Requested features**

- Need to connect when TV is off
- Need to connect when phone is off


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?

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

### Is Stick Master free?

Stick Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote | Smart TV or Stick Master?

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Stick Master averages 4.0 from 81 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote | Smart TV or Stick Master have ads?

Stick Master shows ads; Universal Remote | Smart TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote | Smart TV or Stick Master?

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stick Master every 3 months. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stick Master on September 21, 2026.

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