# LCSO Tip vs Universal Remote for Smart TV+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LCSO Tip at none against Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s 10. LCSO Tip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Universal Remote for Smart TV+'s advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. LCSO Tip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LCSO Tip | Universal Remote for Smart TV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 33 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lake County Sheriff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504978257) | [Delta Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676377811) |

## What reviewers say

### LCSO Tip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lcso-tip/id6444068867)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote for Smart TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv-plus/id6670310164)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TVs with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers a user-friendly interface to manage power, volume, channels, and even cast content from your device to the big screen. It's a perfect replacement for misplaced physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Power, volume, and channel control, Keyboard and touchpad for navigation, Screen mirroring and casting, YouTube and IPTV casting, Playback controls, Apple Watch support, Dynamic Island integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Paloma mía
- 💎 El tablas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fee not optional
- 🚫 Have to pay to use
- 🚫 Whoever thought that making a remote a paid subscription was a good idea deserves to be eaten alive by dogs like game of thrones
- 🚫 The app is impossible to use unless you agree to pay
- 🚫 Wow you can't even use the app unless you pay. You can't hit the volume up or down without being sent to the subscription page. You really want 6.99 a week? If anything it should be a 1 & done thing, the app should just cost money to download. What a joke

**Reported bugs**

- Funcionó al principio pero luego dejó de conectarse
- Wont mirror to my tv. Just keeps saying format not supported
- Don't waste your time on the trial. Doesn't cast or mirror. Remote function & settings option at bottom of screen are the only 2 out of 5 that operate

**Requested features**

- None


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LCSO Tip free?

LCSO Tip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV+ free?

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

### Do LCSO Tip or Universal Remote for Smart TV+ have ads?

Universal Remote for Smart TV+ shows ads; LCSO Tip does not.

### Which is updated more often, LCSO Tip or Universal Remote for Smart TV+?

LCSO Tip ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, LCSO Tip was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal Remote for Smart TV+ on November 4, 2026.

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