Comparison

Grundig Smart Remote vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

Grundig Smart Remote

Control your Grundig Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same network as your TV to access remote functions, use your device's keyboard for input, and manage TV guides and schedules.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Keyboard input for TV apps
  • TV channel guide navigation
  • Event reminders and recording
  • Schedule list of events
Features
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Grundig Smart Remote application allows you to control your Grundig Smart TV using your iPhone/iPad The only requirement is that your iPhone/iPad is connected to the same Access point as your TV. The Smart Remote app identifies your TV automatically and then you can control your TV in a comfortable way with it. Connection - Connect your Grundig Smart TV to your network access point. - Connect your iPhone/iPad to the same access point. - Start "Grundig Smart Remote" application and press the "Add Device" button. If your iPhone/iPad cannot identify your Grundig Smart TV automatically, press the “+” button to connect your TV manually by entering your TV's IP-Address. Features The application offers different screen functions: Remote, Keyboard, Smart Guide and Schedule list. - Remote: Remote control functionality for your Grundig Smart TV. - Keyboard: Allows you to use the keyboard on your iPhone/iPad for TV applications in cases where input is needed. - TV Guide: Allows you to navigate the TV channel list, search for channels and set a reminder or recorder for any event without changing the channel while watching TV. - Schedule: Allows to see all available reminder and recorder events you set before and all are listed in one screen. * Features may vary depend on your product. Please check the “Supported Models" screen in the Settings to see if Grundig Smart Remote is compatible with your Grundig Smart TV.

About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

Screenshots

Grundig Smart Remote4 screens
Universal Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grundig Smart Remote at 4.8 against Universal Remote's 4.3. Grundig Smart Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (47% vs 18%). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 53) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Grundig Smart Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grundig Smart Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Grundig Smart Remote's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grundig Smart Remote ships an update every 6 months, Universal Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Grundig Smart Remote versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrundig Smart RemoteUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better4.3 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better17.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5313K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcelik A.S.Plane Cubes

Customer experience

Grundig Smart Remote

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.2%

Bugs and requests

Grundig Smart Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

In-app purchases

None

Grundig Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99

Questions

Is Grundig Smart Remote free?
Grundig Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grundig Smart Remote or Universal Remote?
Grundig Smart Remote is rated higher. Grundig Smart Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.
Do Grundig Smart Remote or Universal Remote have ads?
Both Grundig Smart Remote and Universal Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grundig Smart Remote or Universal Remote?
Grundig Smart Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Universal Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Grundig Smart Remote was updated on August 22, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 24, 2026.

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