# Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.5 against Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl's 3.6. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AN VIET COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642433347) | [Nguyen Thi Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709923495) |

## 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 |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544)

Control your smart TV using your iPhone with this app. It offers a universal remote solution, allowing you to link and manage multiple TV devices easily. Upgrade to premium to remove ads and access all features.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Control all smart TVs, One-click linking to TV, Save remote controls, Ad-free premium option

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remote TV Universal Life Time | $29.99 | 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 Universal Remote free?

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

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

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

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

Universal Remote shows ads; Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl does not.

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

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl was updated on October 2, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 5, 2026.

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