# Remote for Android Smart TV vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote at 73% against Remote for Android Smart TV's 0%. Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (88 vs 14). Remote for Android Smart TV's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Android Smart TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Android Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 88 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Remote for Android Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 73% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote for Android Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, Universal Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Android Smart TV | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-smart-tv/id1659282481/reviews)** | [4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anh Nguyen Ba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523625974) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Android Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-smart-tv/id1659282481)

Control your Android Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app offers basic TV functions like volume and channel control, plus a virtual touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and text input. Connect wirelessly to your TV on the same network.

**Highlights:** Basic TV control (volume, channel, media), Virtual touchpad navigation, Text and number keyboard input, Automatic and manual TV scanning, Vibration feedback on button press

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription with Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy One Time | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback), Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard, Automatic setup, Effortless channel surfing, Cast photos and videos to TV, Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX), Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Android Smart TV free?

Remote for Android Smart TV 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, Remote for Android Smart TV or Universal Remote?

Remote for Android Smart TV is rated higher. Remote for Android Smart TV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.2 from 88 ratings.

### Do Remote for Android Smart TV or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither Remote for Android Smart TV nor Universal Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Android Smart TV or Universal Remote?

Remote for Android Smart TV ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Remote weekly. Most recently, Remote for Android Smart TV was updated on October 15, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 16, 2026.

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