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

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 38% against Universal TV Remote Control 。's 9%. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 41). 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 Universal TV Remote Control 。 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 41, 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 Universal TV Remote Control 。's.

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control 。 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Smart TV | Universal TV Remote Control 。 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id1631564230/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6736705175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Level Clash Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590871236) | [JokDev Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632609652) |

## 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 TV Remote Control 。

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6736705175)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Control major brands wirelessly via Wi-Fi, manage channels, volume, and launch streaming services. Includes an internet speed test and media casting feature.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Full remote functionality, Internet speed testing, Cast media to TV, Quick streaming app launch

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium week access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium week access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Promo Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $11.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Month Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | 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 Universal TV Remote Control 。 free?

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

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control 。 averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

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

Neither Universal Remote | Smart TV nor Universal TV Remote Control 。 shows ads.

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

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control 。 fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control 。 on October 24, 2026.

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