# Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl at 100% against TV Remote's 0%. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, TV Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167/reviews) | **[4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AN VIET COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642433347) | [BETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685642969) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a full remote experience for various brands, connecting automatically without extra hardware. Enjoy easy access to all TV functions.

**Highlights:** Control Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony, Full suite remote control with all buttons, No wires or additional hardware required, Automatic device connection, Easy access to all smart TV functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access all for weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Access all for yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV or streaming device. Control channels, launch apps, and manage playback with an intuitive interface. Discover new content and enjoy seamless streaming from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Quick setup without extra hardware, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Dynamic channel and app control, One-touch play for instant viewing, Customizable shortcuts for apps and channels, Advanced search for content discovery, Enhanced playback controls, Multi-device and universal streaming support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqu remote Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roqu Remote Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Roqu Remote lIfetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl or TV Remote have ads?

Neither Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, and TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl was updated on October 2, 2026 and TV Remote on September 28, 2026.

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