Comparison

A Remote vs Universal Remote | Smart TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A Remote

Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac and Apple TV. Control iTunes, DVDPlayer, and other compatible software from a distance. Requires additional hardware and ensuring devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Control Mac and Apple TV
  • Remote control for iTunes
  • Remote control for DVDPlayer
  • Control other compatible software
  • Infrared port compatibility
Features
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ATTENZIONE PER FAR FUNZIONARE CORRETTAMENTE L'APPLICAZIONE BISOGNA ALZARE IL VOLUME DELL'IPHONE AL MASSIMO DOPO AVER INSERITO IL JACK. ATTENZIONE: richiede hardware aggiuntivo in vendita separatamente. Maggiori informazioni su http://www.42srl.it A Remote trasformerà il vostro dispositivo in un vero e proprio telecomando per il vostro Mac e la vostra AppleTV. Nel caso che il vostro iphone e la vostra apple tv o il vostro mac non fossero sulla stessa rete wifi così da poter usare remote. Compatibile con qualsiasi Mac dotato di porta infrarossi come iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro e AppleTv di nuova e vecchia generazione. Potrete comodamente comandare a distanza iTunes, DVDPlayer e qualsiasi altro software pilotabile dal telecomando originale

About

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch channels, adjust volume, and type text easily. Cast media from your phone to the big screen.

Highlights
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Hot keys for channels
  • Volume control
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Multiple device switching
  • Cast media to TV
Features
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The most advanced and user-friendly universal TV remote control app! Connect your iPhone and Streaming device/Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re all set to enjoy your favorite content! Key remote control features: - Touchpad navigation. Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation - Hot keys for channels. Launch any of your channels directly from the app - Volume control. You can change the volume of your TV or even mute it - Built-in keyboard. The easiest and fastest way to enter any text and search - Multiple devices. You can switch between your devices in just one tap Additional features: - Cast media to your TV. You can cast media and content from built-in Youtube, Browser or your Photos. * Please subscribe to any of the following Premium plans to get access to all app features without limits: weekly with 3-day trial; monthly; yearly. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service Privacy Policy: http://go2020apps.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: http://go2020apps.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

A Remote3 screens
Universal Remote | Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote | Smart TV at 4.7 against A Remote's 1.3. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 1%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). A Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote | Smart TV sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. A Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote | Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 660, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 1% of A Remote's written reviews are positive against 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Remote ships an update every 5 months, Universal Remote | Smart TV every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
A Remote versus Universal Remote | Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA RemoteUniversal Remote | Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (660 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews1.2% of reviews38.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66011K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB314 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriLevel Clash Apps S.L.

Customer experience

A Remote

All ratings660 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative92.0%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive1.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.8%

Universal Remote | Smart TV

All ratings11,486 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.2%

Bugs and requests

A Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Keyboard function doesn't work

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to purchase one-time instead of subscription
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily

In-app purchases

None

A Remote

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Subscriptions14
  • Set up your remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • TV Remote Control Weekly3 Days trial3 variants$6.997 Days
  • Remote Control for TV Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Remote for TV Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote Control for TV Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Remote Control for TV Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access$39.99

Questions

Is A Remote free?
A Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?
Universal Remote | Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Remote or Universal Remote | Smart TV?
Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. A Remote averages 1.3 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do A Remote or Universal Remote | Smart TV have ads?
Neither A Remote nor Universal Remote | Smart TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Remote or Universal Remote | Smart TV?
A Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Universal Remote | Smart TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, A Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and Universal Remote | Smart TV on October 18, 2026.

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