# TV Remote, Universal Remote vs Smart Remote Control & TV Cast

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote, Universal Remote at 4.8 against Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's 4.2. TV Remote, Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.9K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote, Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote, Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TV Remote, Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's.

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Remote Control & TV Cast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote, Universal Remote | Smart Remote Control & TV Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609/reviews)** | [4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660719611) | [Zooma Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665947923) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote, Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1660719609)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and menus for over 1000 TV models worldwide. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Power on/off, Volume adjustment, Channel navigation, Menu access, Simple setup, Wide compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlock All | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro: Ultimate Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Access IPTV Channels - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Helpful for finding lost remote
- 💡 Allows room/location customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive paid features
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Compatibility issues with some TV models
- 💤 Frequent ads interrupting usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to TV
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control more TV functions without subscription
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Support for more TV brands and models


### Smart Remote Control & TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921)

This app transforms your phone into a universal remote for all popular TV brands. Easily control your smart TV, cast photos, videos, and games to the big screen, and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Replaces multiple physical remotes, Screencast photos, videos, and games, Easy WiFi setup, Automatic server detection, Keyboard input for searching, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote Control: Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control: Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly TV Remote Control | $12.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Control for 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as a remote control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when original remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work without WiFi
- 🤖 Doesn't support volume control

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Free trial immediately ends after activation

**Requested features**

- One-time payment option
- Support for more TV brands
- Volume control functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote, Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Control & TV Cast free?

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote, Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control & TV Cast?

TV Remote, Universal Remote is rated higher. TV Remote, Universal Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Smart Remote Control & TV Cast averages 4.2 from 11K ratings.

### Do TV Remote, Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control & TV Cast have ads?

TV Remote, Universal Remote shows ads; Smart Remote Control & TV Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote, Universal Remote or Smart Remote Control & TV Cast?

TV Remote, Universal Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote, Universal Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast on November 9, 2026.

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