Comparison

iR Universal Remote Control vs Remote for LG Smart TV+

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

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Control your WebOS or Netcast TV using your phone or tablet. Features include a keyboard for easy searching, a touchpad for navigation, and voice commands. It also offers features like a random channel picker and the ability to display messages or decorative scenes on your TV.

Highlights
  • Easy keyboard for searches
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • WebOS & Netcast TV support
  • Auto-detect smart TV on Wi-Fi
  • Voice command control
  • Launch channels and apps
  • Volume and channel control
Features
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This #1 remote app allows you to easily control your WebOS or Netcast TV with your phone instead of using your physical, clunky remote. Easily use the keyboard on your phone/tablet, so you don’t have to scroll through letters to find something on your TV. Or, swipe over the touchpad to search things on tv. FEATURES: ■ Easy & fast keyboard to facilitate searches. ■ A large touchpad for quick navigation. ■ Netcast & WebOS support: The app works on all TVs. ■ Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. ■ Side button volume control: Quickly increase or decrease the volume. ■ Siri Command: Control your tv with voice-commands. ■ PIN code Camera OCR: Easily scan the requested pin on your tv. ■ TV Toast Message: Type a message, send it to TV and surprise others. ■ Random Channel Picker: Uninspired? Let the app pick a channel for you. ■ Launch channels & apps direct from app. ■ Power on/off. ■ Switch channels up/down. ■ Adjust volume up/down. ■ Mute/ unmute. ■ TV Calendar Message: Display reminders on TV. ■ Turn TV into a fireplace, fish-tank or famous paintings. ADVANTAGES: - Easy browsing - Fast search - No more lost remotes - Save time - Best signal (wifi is stronger than infrared) - Latest technology - No more fighting over the remote control - Your phone/tablet controls everything - No more changing your TV remote’s battery *** Take a subscription to get all features and to remove ads *** REQUIREMENTS: 1) TV 2) WiFi 3) iPhone or iPad UNLIMITED ACCESS PRO SUBSCRIPTION: You need a subscription for unlimited access to all features without advertising and interruptions. 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. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before 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. - Terms of use: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/meisterapps-terms-of-use-app-store - Privacy policy: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/privacy-policy-app-store/ SUPPORT: Please contact us (by sending a log) if you have issues using the app. We do our very best to make you happy. You can use the feedback-form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. We are here to help you. Please visit our website for more information: https://meisterapps.net

Screenshots

iR Universal Remote Control4 screens
Remote for LG Smart TV+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote for LG Smart TV+ at Free against iR Universal Remote Control's $3.99. Remote for LG Smart TV+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 88). iR Universal Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) 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

Remote for LG Smart TV+ is free to download; iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99 up front. Remote for LG Smart TV+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. iR Universal Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for LG Smart TV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG Smart TV+ has 11K 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 25% of Remote for LG Smart TV+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote for LG Smart TV+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iR Universal Remote Control versus Remote for LG Smart TV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriR Universal Remote ControlRemote for LG Smart TV+
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.3 (88 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8811K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver FoelzMeisterApps BV

Customer experience

iR Universal Remote Control

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

Remote for LG Smart TV+

All ratings10,979 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative70.1%

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

Remote for LG Smart TV+

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 💡 Convenient remote control

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Frequent disconnections
  • 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🐛 Keyboard/typing issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain

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

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Keyboard not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent remote control behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Improve ad-free experience
  • Enhance TV detection and connectivity

In-app purchases

None

iR Universal Remote Control

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$14.99
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$20.99
  • Pay Only Once: All Features$59.99

Questions

Is iR Universal Remote Control free?
iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for LG Smart TV+ free?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iR Universal Remote Control or Remote for LG Smart TV+?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ is rated higher. iR Universal Remote Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Remote for LG Smart TV+ averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do iR Universal Remote Control or Remote for LG Smart TV+ have ads?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ shows ads; iR Universal Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, iR Universal Remote Control or Remote for LG Smart TV+?
iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote for LG Smart TV+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, iR Universal Remote Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remote for LG Smart TV+ on November 11, 2026.

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