TV Remote Control Universal + vs Universal TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote Control Universal +
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.
- Universal TV remote control
- Screen mirroring and casting
- Voice control for TV
- Built-in keyboard for easy typing
- Quick access to streaming channels
- Customizable themes
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Universal TV Remote – Smart Control for All Your TVs Tired of juggling multiple remotes for every device in your home? Transform your smartphone into a smart, all-in-one remote control for your TV. Whether you're watching your favorite movie, switching between streaming apps, or searching for a show — everything becomes effortless. Our app is built to work with all major smart TV brands, from Roku, Samsung to Chromecast TV, Apple TV, and more. Just connect and take full control of your entertainment. ONE APP - FULL REMOTE CONTROL No more lost remotes or dead batteries. Our full-featured remote gives you everything: - Power on/off your TV - Adjust volume & mute instantly - Change input sources - Navigate menus with smart gestures - Control playback and channel navigation Whether you’re watching cable, streaming films, or casting a video — control it all from your phone. UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE CONTROL - ADVANCED FEATURES: - Quick Access to Streaming Channels: Jump right into your favorite shows and apps with a single tap. Instantly launch popular platforms. No more endless navigation. Just tap and go. - Control with Your Voice: Use your voice to search, switch channels, adjust volume, or open an app. Say it, and let the app do it for you. Perfect for hands-free control or when you're across the room. - Smart Touchpad & Swipe Navigation: Replace clunky buttons with smooth gesture-based control. Swipe to scroll, tap to select — just like using a smart touch controller. Navigating your TV has never been this intuitive. - Built-in Keyboard: Typing on a TV is painful. Use your phone’s keyboard to enter search terms, login info, or type messages — fast and easy, just like texting. - Customizable Smart Themes: Make your remote interface match your style and TV type. Choose from smart layouts designed for better visibility, quick access, and ease of use. - Cast to Your TV: Want to share photos, videos, or web content on your TV? Use the Cast feature to project directly from your phone to the big screen — great for family moments, presentations, or binge nights. - Private Listening (Roku Only): Watching late at night? Use your headphones and stream your TV audio directly to your phone for a private and immersive experience — without disturbing anyone. * Reclaim control of your TV with just one app. Whether you're relaxing on the couch, in bed, or even hosting friends — our Universal TV Remote gives you everything you need at your fingertips. * Download now and experience TV control the smart way. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase while using Universal TV Remote Control App. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost will be charged to your account 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When the subscription is canceled, it will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. DISCLAIMER: TV Remote Control Universal is not affiliated with any trademark mentioned. Thanks for downloading our app. If you have any problems with this app, please contact us at: contact.tvsmart@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://smarttvcast-screenmirroring.web.app/policy.html Terms of Service: https://smarttvcast-screenmirroring.web.app/term.html
Universal TV Remote
Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.
- Control multiple smart TVs
- Wi-Fi device discovery
- Full remote functionality
- Touchpad and keyboard input
- Quick launch streaming apps
- App launching from TV
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One remote for every TV in the house. SmartCtrl finds Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV / Google TV, Hisense VIDAA and Vizio devices on your Wi-Fi in seconds — no account, no setup — and gives you a full remote for each. EVERY BUTTON, EVERY BRAND • Navigation pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, play/pause • Number keypad, inputs, settings and colour keys where your TV has them • Quick launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more TOUCHPAD Swipe to move, tap to select. On LG the pad drives the Magic Remote cursor. KEYBOARD Type searches with your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen letter grid. YOUR TV'S APPS Every app installed on the TV, with its real icon. Star your favourites. PAIR ONCE Roku needs nothing. Samsung and LG ask once on the TV. Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense and Vizio show a code. After that it just works, every time. WORKS ON YOUR WI-FI Everything runs on your local network. No cloud, no account, nothing leaves your home. PRO Remove ads and unlock five themes — Liquid Glass, Aurora, Carbon, Studio — plus 3D relief keys. Supported: Roku and Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips), Samsung Tizen (2016+), LG webOS (2014+), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Philips, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield), Hisense VIDAA (and the Toshiba and Sharp sets that run it), Vizio SmartCast. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a Weekly (3-day free trial) or Monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/terms/ Support: contact@appxcellence.net Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of their respective owners. SmartCtrl is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote Control Universal + at 13K against Universal TV Remote's 8. TV Remote Control Universal + also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote Control Universal + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal + has 13K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote Control Universal + | Universal TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TVSMART.APP | Nice Express |
Customer experience
TV Remote Control Universal +
Universal TV Remote
Bugs and requests
TV Remote Control Universal +
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication
Universal TV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TV Remote Control Universal +
- Weekly Premium TV Remote$5.997 Days
- Weekly Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Upgrade TV Remote$7.991 Month
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- Monthly Upgrade TV Remote$8.991 Month
- Universal Remote Pro | Weekly$9.997 Days
- Universal TV Remote - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Weekly Supper Sale | TV Remote3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Universal Remote Pro | Monthly$18.991 Month
- Yearly Upgrade TV Remote7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Yearly Premium TV Remote$34.991 Year
- Yearly Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly Supper Sale | TV Remote7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Universal TV Remote - Lifetime$44.99
- Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote$49.99
Universal TV Remote
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
- Remote for Roku Lifetime access$24.99
Questions
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