Comparison

iR Universal Remote Control vs Universal remote tv smart

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

Head to head
About

iR Universal Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote control for all your home entertainment and electronic devices. This app, combined with the iRed Transmitter hardware, allows you to control TVs, audio equipment, cameras, and more with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Control TVs, DVD players, DVRs, and more
  • Custom remote design
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • No complex WiFi or Bluetooth setup
  • Large device database
  • Quickly switch between remotes
Features
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Turn your iPhone into THE universal remote control. iR Remote requires the iRed Transmitter hardware (http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-transmitter-for-iPhone-iPod/) iR Remote transforms your device into a personal universal remote. Use it to control your TV, DVD players, DVRs, cable boxes, audio equipment, high-end digital cameras, ceiling fans, air conditioners, and almost any other product - at home or on the go. Replace all your remotes with your iPhone. Stash the old remotes, and enjoy the convenience and simplicity of using your device. Out with the clutter and confusion, and in with everything you love about your device: the sharp, brilliant display, the Multi-Touch interface, the versatility and portability. With the ability to control any device, iR Remote takes the concept of universal to a new level. Simply plugin iRed into the audiojack and start using. You will able to control anything you want in your home or business. iR Remote combines the power of an intuitive App with the simplicity of iRed. It will give you all the power and none of the complexity. iR Remote does all of this in an attractive, intuitive, Apple inspired and easy to use interface. The perfect replacing for multiple and often-confusing diffrent remote control devices. iR Remote can control any number of devices. Use it to control your -TV -DVD players -DVRs -cable boxes -audio equipment -high-end digital cameras -ceiling fans -air conditioners ... and almost any other product that receive infrared signals. Custom Remote Quickly and easily design your custom remote by dragging and dropping any buttons you want, and assign a signal (hex codes) to each. iR Remote intelligently analyzes the signal and stores it in your device. You can program all your remotes in just minutes. A home for your old phone. Save your old phone from the recycling bin. With iR Remote you could still use it as your favourite universal remote control. Features: -No complex WiFi or Bluetooth setup -large database -auto search -intuitive design -quickly switch between different remotes -store as much remotes as u want -control any device Note: iR Remote requires the iRed Transmitter hardware (http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-transmitter-for-iPhone-iPod/)

About

Universal remote tv smart

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Supports major TV brands
  • Volume control
  • Channel changing
  • Navigation pad
  • Video playback controls
  • Menu and options access
Features
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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your iPhone. works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - 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://www.universal-tvremote.com/privacy.html Terms of Use : https://www.universal-tvremote.com/terms.html

Screenshots

iR Universal Remote Control4 screens
Universal remote tv smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal remote tv smart at Free against iR Universal Remote Control's $3.99. Universal remote tv smart also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (43K vs 88). iR Universal Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Universal remote tv smart is free to download; iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99 up front. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. iR Universal Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of iR Universal Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 22% of Universal remote tv smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal remote tv smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iR Universal Remote Control versus Universal remote tv smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriR Universal Remote ControlUniversal remote tv smart
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.3 (88 ratings)4.2 (43K ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews22.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8843K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Foelzyohan teixeira

Customer experience

iR Universal Remote Control

All ratings88 ratings
Positive5.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative93.2%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative94.5%

Universal remote tv smart

All ratings42,731 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews1,374 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative71.5%

User reviews

iR Universal Remote Control

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Works well
  • ⭐ Connects to devices

Room to improve

  • ❌ Requires additional hardware purchase
  • ❌ Doesn't work as advertised
  • ❌ Poor customer support
  • ❌ Crashes and bugs
  • ❌ Useless in demo mode

Universal remote tv smart

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient alternative to physical remote

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buttons don't always work
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

Bugs and requests

iR Universal Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't recognize devices
  • Requires license that doesn't work

Requested features

2 requests
  • Compatibility with more devices
  • Ability to use own IR hardware

Universal remote tv smart

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to detect or connect to TV
  • Buttons/features not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Fewer ads in free version
  • More reliable TV connection

In-app purchases

None

iR Universal Remote Control

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal remote tv smart

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$9.991 Month
  • Premium version$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads (Discount)$3.99
  • Remove Ads$16.99

Questions

Is iR Universal Remote Control free?
iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal remote tv smart free?
Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iR Universal Remote Control or Universal remote tv smart?
Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. iR Universal Remote Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 from 43K ratings.
Do iR Universal Remote Control or Universal remote tv smart have ads?
Universal remote tv smart shows ads; iR Universal Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, iR Universal Remote Control or Universal remote tv smart?
iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal remote tv smart every 4 weeks. Most recently, iR Universal Remote Control was updated on September 25, 2026 and Universal remote tv smart on September 28, 2026.

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