# TV Remote vs Smart TV Remote Universal App

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 3 weeks against Smart TV Remote Universal App's every 16 months. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 13%) and ratings volume (618 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote Universal App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 618 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 13% of Smart TV Remote Universal App's.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart TV Remote Universal App every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart TV Remote Universal App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** | [4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal-app/id6466823406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track your viewing history all in one intuitive app.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 10,000+ TV models, Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware), Personalized recommendations, Watchlist management, Watch history tracking, Smart content filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Smart TV Remote Universal App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal-app/id6466823406)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control various brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku with easy Wi-Fi setup. Enjoy full TV functions, smart features, and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Full TV control (power, volume, channels), Smart TV functionalities, Virtual navigation pad, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart TV Remote Universal App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal App?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Universal App averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal App have ads?

Both TV Remote and Smart TV Remote Universal App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Smart TV Remote Universal App?

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart TV Remote Universal App every 16 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Universal App on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*